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Graftech Intl Ltd Sr Nt (EAF)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -3
Streak
3Q ▼
Buyers last Q
43%

Smart Money Signals — EAF

Based on 81 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their EAF 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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Below peak — only 49% of 3.0Y high

49% of all-time peak
Only 81 funds hold EAF today versus a peak of 167 funds at 2023 Q2 — just 49% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 38% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
49 fewer hedge funds hold EAF compared to a year ago (-38% 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 — 43% buying

40 buying52 selling
Last quarter: 52 funds reduced or exited vs 40 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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More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EAF position: 36 → 18 → 17 → 23. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 22% new
46 out of 81 hedge funds have held EAF 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 +4%, value -54%

Value
-54%
Shares
+4%
Last quarter: funds added +4% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -54%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
📊

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

25 → 36 → 18 → 17 → 23 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 36 → 18 → 17 → 23. EAF 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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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 67% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 85 current holders: 57 (67%) 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.
✅

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds

33% from top-100 AUM funds
21 of 81 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
1.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.4/10 — 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 — EAF

In 2026 Q1, 40 hedge funds were net buyers of EAF (23 opened a new position, 17 added to an existing one), while 52 reduced or exited (26 trimmed, 26 sold completely) — a 43% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This extends a 3-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 33% of total institutional value in EAF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -3 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 81.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EAF

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

Market Analysis: EAF

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Graftech Intl Ltd Sr Nt (EAF) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much EAF has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 75d ago
EAF
+26.1%
XLI
+8.9%

EAF outperformed XLI by +17.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
EAF
-4.8%
XLI
+329.7%

Since the filing became public, EAF outperformed XLI by -334.5% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

8 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
4.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EAF
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 81 84 -3.57%
13F Shares 11M 10M 4.26%
Total Value $72M $158M -54.26%
New Positions 23 17 +6
Increased Positions 17 23 -6
Closed Positions 26 25 +1
Reduced Positions 25 27 -2
Total Calls 3 5 -40.0%
Total Puts 2 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 EAF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Marathon Asset Management LP 68.38% 1,211,615 $8.2M
2 Benefit Street Partners LLC 5.60% 713,062 $4.8M
3 Orion Resource Partners LP 0.76% 245,668 $1.7M
4 Prescott Group Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.30% 440,090 $3.0M
5 Yacktman Asset Management LP 0.10% 1,067,386 $7.2M
6 Palogic Value Management, L.P. 0.09% 32,500 $220K
7 Foundation Resource Management Inc 0.08% 107,137 $726K
8 AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC 0.08% 15,000 $102K
9 Solus Alternative Asset Management LP 0.07% 36,235 $246K
10 Fore Capital, LLC 0.05% 12,128 $82K
11 Invenomic Capital Management LP 0.03% 99,312 $673K
12 Axq Capital, LP 0.02% 21,392 $145K
13 Hartree Partners, LP 0.01% 10,000 $68K
14 Jump Financial, LLC 0.01% 99,838 $677K
15 Cannell & Spears LLC 0.01% 62,207 $420K
16 Krilogy Financial LLC 0.01% 20,000 $166K
17 Marshall Wace, LLP 0.00% 728,618 $4.9M
18 Walleye Capital LLC 0.00% 165,280 $1.1M
19 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.00% 32,200 $218K
20 Susquehanna Fundamental Investments, LLC 0.00% 14,449 $98K
21 Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management 0.00% 1,970 $13K
22 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 26,600 $180K
23 Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC 0.00% 41,190 $279K
24 Brevan Howard Capital Management LP 0.00% 29,267 $198K
25 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 121,344 $823K
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 — Graftech Intl Ltd Sr Nt (EAF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EAF?

Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their EAF 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 EAF?

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying: Last quarter: 52 funds reduced or exited vs 40 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 EAF holders?

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds: 21 of 81 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% 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 EAF?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 46 out of 81 hedge funds have held EAF 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 Graftech Intl Ltd Sr Nt (EAF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EAF has moved -4.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +329.7% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -334.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EAF has gained +26.1% vs +8.9% for XLI. 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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