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Baxter Intl Inc (BAX)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -42
Streak
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Buyers last Q
41%

Smart Money Signals — BAX

Based on 662 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BAX 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 — 74% of 3.0Y peak

74% of all-time peak
662 funds currently hold this stock — 74% of the 3.0-year high of 894 funds (reached 2023 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 19% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
158 fewer hedge funds hold BAX compared to a year ago (-19% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 41% buying

280 buying395 selling
Last quarter: 395 funds reduced or exited vs 280 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 (-28 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 72 → 92 → 114 → 86. 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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70% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 70% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 13% new
463 out of 662 hedge funds have held BAX 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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Growing discovery — still being found

130 → 72 → 92 → 114 → 86 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 72 → 92 → 114 → 86. A growing number of institutions are discovering BAX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 75% veterans vs 16% newcomers

■ 75% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 16% new
Entry-cohort mix of 687 holders: 514 (75%) are 2+ year veterans, 63 entered 1–2 years ago, and 110 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
60 of 656 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in BAX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.5/10 — 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 — BAX

In 2026 Q1, 280 hedge funds were net buyers of BAX (86 opened a new position, 194 added to an existing one), while 395 reduced or exited (267 trimmed, 128 sold completely) — a 41% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This extends a 4-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 44% of total institutional value in BAX is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -42 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 662.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BAX

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

Market Analysis: BAX

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Baxter Intl Inc (BAX) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BAX has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 82d ago
BAX
+18.4%
XLV
+705.0%

BAX outperformed XLV by -686.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago
BAX
+15.0%
XLV
+691.9%

Since the filing became public, BAX outperformed XLV by -676.9% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

43 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
7.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BAX
655 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 655 704 -6.96%
13F Shares 532M 577M -7.71%
Total Value $8.74B $10.65B -17.94%
New Positions 84 114 -30
Increased Positions 187 249 -62
Closed Positions 133 129 +4
Reduced Positions 257 227 +30
Total Calls 16 19 -15.79%
Total Puts 14 14 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.88 0.74 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

655 + investors

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Top 25 BAX holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 QSM Asset Management Ltd 4.51% 567,886 $9.2M
2 Greenhaven Associates Inc 3.96% 14,307,688 $240.4M
3 Pzena Investment Management LLC 3.52% 64,527,823 $1.08B
4 Investment Management Associates Inc /Adv 3.12% 778,931 $13.1M
5 Hillman Capital Management, Inc. 2.89% 247,320 $4.2M
6 O'Keefe Stevens Advisory, Inc. 2.34% 564,440 $9.5M
7 Pale Fire Capital SE 2.34% 1,582,743 $26.6M
8 RWC Asset Management LLP 2.16% 3,077,569 $51.7M
9 Equity Investment Corp 2.10% 6,369,994 $107.0M
10 Continental Advisors LLC 1.75% 203,627 $3.4M
11 First Pacific Advisors, LP 1.58% 6,700,925 $112.6M
12 Callodine Capital Management, LP 1.54% 1,312,616 $22.1M
13 Great Hill Capital LLC 1.47% 753,400 $22.6M
14 Arnhold LLC 0.80% 645,267 $10.8M
15 Sciencast Management LP 0.69% 320,608 $5.4M
16 Edmond de Rothschild Holding S.A. 0.61% 2,493,164 $41.9M
17 44 Wealth Management LLC 0.60% 102,548 $1.7M
18 Great Hill Capital LLC 0.53% 485,097 $8.1M
19 Dodge & Cox 0.53% 57,254,570 $961.9M
20 Timelo Investment Management Inc. 0.49% 37,000 $622K
21 Camelot Portfolios, LLC 0.38% 30,253 $508K
22 Auto-Owners Insurance Co 0.37% 1,050,000 $17.6M
23 Gendell Jeffrey L 0.36% 1,564,543 $26.3M
24 Henshaw Capital LLC 0.35% 60,000 $2.7M
25 Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. 0.34% 1,365,928 $22.9M
Investor Ownership
History 		% 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 — Baxter Intl Inc (BAX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BAX?

Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BAX 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 BAX?

More sellers than buyers — 41% buying: Last quarter: 395 funds reduced or exited vs 280 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 BAX holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 60 of 656 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in BAX. 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 BAX?

70% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 463 out of 662 hedge funds have held BAX 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.

Is it too late to buy Baxter Intl Inc (BAX) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BAX has moved +15.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +691.9% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -676.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BAX has gained +18.4% vs +705.0% for XLV. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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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