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Align Technology Inc (ALGN)

669 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ALGN. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -10
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — ALGN

Based on 678 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ALGN positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 87% of 3.0Y peak

87% of all-time peak
678 funds currently hold this stock — 87% of the 3.0-year high of 777 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding ALGN is almost the same as a year ago (-15 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

308 buying367 selling
Last quarter: 367 funds reduced or exited vs 308 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-40 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 106 → 143 → 124 → 84. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 16% new
464 out of 678 hedge funds have held ALGN for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +23%, value +3%

Value
+2%
Shares
+22%
Last quarter: funds added +23% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +3%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

118 → 106 → 143 → 124 → 84 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 106 → 143 → 124 → 84. ALGN is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 73% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 73% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 707 holders: 518 (73%) are 2+ year veterans, 56 entered 1–2 years ago, and 133 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds

61% from top-100 AUM funds
69 of 673 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in ALGN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — ALGN

In 2026 Q2, 308 hedge funds were net buyers of ALGN (84 opened a new position, 224 added to an existing one), while 367 reduced or exited (273 trimmed, 94 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 61% of total institutional value in ALGN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -10 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 678.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ALGN

How many hedge funds hold ALGN — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of ALGN vs. share price

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

26 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: ALGN
669 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 669 688 -2.76%
13F Shares 87M 71M 22.6%
Total Value $12.25B $11.92B 2.73%
New Positions 83 124 -41
Increased Positions 212 243 -31
Closed Positions 97 102 -5
Reduced Positions 264 212 +52
Total Calls 15 21 -28.57%
Total Puts 18 23 -21.74%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.2 1.1 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

669 + investors

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Top 25 ALGN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Applied Fundamental Research, LLC 11.55% 57,903 $9.8M
2 Senvest Management, LLC 3.69% 745,345 $125.7M
3 Park State Asset Management 3.53% 21,424 $3.6M
4 Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb L.P. 3.07% 1,171,455 $197.6M
5 Disciplined Growth Investors Inc /Mn 2.24% 783,178 $132.1M
6 4D Advisors, LLC 2.14% 33,000 $5.6M
7 California First Leasing Corp 1.61% 44,925 $7.6M
8 Ninety One North America, Inc. 1.31% 166,063 $28.0M
9 Marathon Asset Management Ltd 1.08% 156,954 $26.5M
10 Rhenman & Partners Asset Management AB 1.00% 63,000 $10.6M
11 Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC 0.91% 1,733,484 $292.4M
12 Taikang Asset Management (Hong Kong) Co Ltd 0.84% 54,966 $9.3M
13 Ninety One UK Ltd 0.83% 2,209,791 $372.7M
14 VELA Investment Management, LLC 0.81% 22,582 $3.8M
15 Nearwater Capital Markets, Ltd 0.78% 268,000 $45.2M
16 Investment House LLC 0.74% 82,387 $14.1M
17 Palo Alto Investors LP 0.73% 31,389 $5.3M
18 Distillate Capital Partners LLC 0.70% 79,557 $13.4M
19 Carmignac Gestion 0.69% 316,832 $53.5M
20 Schaper Benz & Wise Investment Counsel Inc/Wi 0.65% 57,945 $9.8M
21 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.65% 1,068,964 $180.3M
22 Parkman Healthcare Partners LLC 0.64% 36,963 $6.2M
23 Grant Private Wealth Management Inc 0.56% 7,917 $1.3M
24 Parrish Capital LLC 0.53% 3,289 $555K
25 Richard W. Paul & Associates, LLC 0.52% 10,089 $1.7M
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% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Align Technology Inc (ALGN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ALGN?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ALGN positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for ALGN?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 367 funds reduced or exited vs 308 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for ALGN holders?

Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds: 69 of 673 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in ALGN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held ALGN?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 464 out of 678 hedge funds have held ALGN for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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