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Bruker Corp (BRKR)

337 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BRKR. 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
↓ -12
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — BRKR

Based on 340 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 BRKR 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 — 86% of 3.0Y peak

86% of all-time peak
340 funds currently hold this stock — 86% of the 3.0-year high of 396 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 14% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
56 fewer hedge funds hold BRKR compared to a year ago (-14% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

187 buying181 selling
Last quarter: 187 funds bought or added vs 181 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-24 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 55 → 63 → 84 → 60. 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 20% new
193 out of 340 hedge funds have held BRKR 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 -2%, value -25%

Value
-25%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: funds added -2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -25%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

100 → 55 → 63 → 84 → 60 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 55 → 63 → 84 → 60. A growing number of institutions are discovering BRKR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 62% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Of 345 current holders: 215 (62%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds
51 of 340 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — 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 — BRKR

In 2026 Q1, 187 hedge funds were net buyers of BRKR (60 opened a new position, 127 added to an existing one), while 181 reduced or exited (109 trimmed, 72 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 36% of total institutional value in BRKR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -12 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 340.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BRKR

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

Market Analysis: BRKR

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Company Profile: BRKR

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Bruker Corp (BRKR) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BRKR 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 · 73d ago
BRKR
+52.8%
XLV
+4.3%

BRKR outperformed XLV by +48.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 28d ago
BRKR
+28.7%
XLV
+5.3%

Since the filing became public, BRKR outperformed XLV by +23.4% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

29 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BRKR
337 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 337 352 -4.26%
13F Shares 133M 136M -1.59%
Total Value $4.68B $6.26B -25.34%
New Positions 58 84 -26
Increased Positions 122 107 +15
Closed Positions 73 70 +3
Reduced Positions 109 122 -13
Total Calls 4 8 -50.0%
Total Puts 4 8 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

337 + investors

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QUARTER:
Top 25 BRKR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Pallas Capital Advisors LLC 12.88% 9,481,821 $342.5M
2 Orbis Allan Gray Ltd 2.73% 17,940,076 $648.0M
3 Think Investments LP 2.61% 550,000 $19.9M
4 Old West Investment Management, LLC 2.51% 641,000 $23.2M
5 Sector Gamma As 2.17% 254,010 $9.2M
6 EDENTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 2.16% 198,807 $7.2M
7 Expect Equity LLC 1.95% 56,130 $2.0M
8 Edmond de Rothschild Holding S.A. 1.75% 3,356,850 $121.2M
9 Ballast Asset Management, LP 1.46% 90,564 $3.3M
10 Lawson Kroeker Investment Management Inc/Ne 1.40% 132,668 $4.8M
11 Neo Ivy Capital Management 1.10% 115,428 $4.2M
12 Snyder Capital Management L P 1.03% 1,467,577 $53.0M
13 Samlyn Capital, LLC 0.95% 1,540,049 $55.6M
14 VELA Investment Management, LLC 0.83% 100,526 $3.6M
15 Needham Investment Management LLC 0.78% 424,250 $15.3M
16 Fideuram - Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking S.P.A. 0.61% 482,859 $17.4M
17 London Co of Virginia 0.58% 2,584,029 $93.3M
18 Palisade Capital Management, LP 0.56% 465,112 $16.8M
19 Becker Capital Management Inc 0.44% 416,548 $15.1M
20 Ceredex Value Advisors LLC 0.41% 358,300 $12.9M
21 Mirova 0.40% 269,877 $9.7M
22 M&G Plc 0.31% 1,655,672 $59.6M
23 Twinbeech Capital LP 0.28% 74,800 $2.7M
24 Champlain Investment Partners, LLC 0.28% 605,115 $21.9M
25 Mengis Capital Management, Inc. 0.25% 40,750 $1.5M
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 — Bruker Corp (BRKR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BRKR?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BRKR 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 BRKR?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 187 funds bought or added vs 181 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for BRKR holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 51 of 340 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held BRKR?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 193 out of 340 hedge funds have held BRKR 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 Bruker Corp (BRKR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BRKR has moved +28.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.3% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of +23.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BRKR has gained +52.8% vs +4.3% for XLV. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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