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Flextronics Intl Ltd (FLEX)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +31
Streak
8Q ▲
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — FLEX

Based on 789 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FLEX than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
789 hedge funds hold FLEX right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Fast accumulation — +36% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+210 new funds entered over the past year (+36% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

401 buying381 selling
Last quarter: 401 funds bought or added vs 381 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 (-20 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 126 → 110 → 147 → 127. 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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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 52% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 23% new
411 out of 789 hedge funds have held FLEX 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

86 → 126 → 110 → 147 → 127 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 126 → 110 → 147 → 127. A growing number of institutions are discovering FLEX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 59% veterans vs 29% newcomers

■ 59% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Entry-cohort mix of 808 holders: 476 (59%) are 2+ year veterans, 95 entered 1–2 years ago, and 237 (29%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 781 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in FLEX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — FLEX

In 2026 Q1, 401 hedge funds were net buyers of FLEX (127 opened a new position, 274 added to an existing one), while 381 reduced or exited (285 trimmed, 96 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 8 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 51% of total institutional value in FLEX is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +31 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 789.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FLEX

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

Market Analysis: FLEX

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Flextronics Intl Ltd (FLEX) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FLEX has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 78d ago
FLEX
+118.4%
XLK
+42.1%

FLEX outperformed XLK by +76.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
FLEX
+3.7%
XLK
+7.2%

Since the filing became public, FLEX outperformed XLK by -3.5% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

45 top-rated funds 12 high-conviction
Consensus
7.2
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
4.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FLEX
785 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 785 758 3.56%
13F Shares 352M 367M -3.99%
Total Value $22.45B $22.00B 2.05%
New Positions 126 147 -21
Increased Positions 268 201 +67
Closed Positions 99 76 +23
Reduced Positions 278 305 -27
Total Calls 13 14 -7.14%
Total Puts 14 15 -6.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.08 1.07 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

785 + investors

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Top 25 FLEX holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Blue Door Asset Management, LLC 17.35% 420,350 $27.5M
2 Lyrical Asset Management LP 6.95% 6,960,981 $455.7M
3 Park West Asset Management LLC 5.51% 991,497 $64.9M
4 Alight Capital Management LP 4.04% 257,469 $16.9M
5 Shannon River Fund Management LLC 3.89% 311,223 $20.4M
6 Clear Harbor Asset Management, LLC 3.70% 820,449 $53.7M
7 S&T Bank/Pa 3.58% 146,689 $9.6M
8 Provident Co of the Employees of the Hebrew University LTD 3.32% 32,150 $2.1M
9 Shelter Rock Management, LLC 3.31% 47,627 $3.1M
10 Cookson Peirce & Co Inc 3.28% 1,185,136 $77.6M
11 Clayton Partners LLC 3.05% 64,124 $4.2M
12 Graybill Wealth Management, LTD. 2.74% 137,340 $9.0M
13 Soviero Asset Management, LP 2.52% 77,000 $5.0M
14 Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC 2.49% 38,889 $2.5M
15 Sunstone Asset Management, L.P. 2.33% 30,274 $2.0M
16 Timber Creek Capital Management LLC 2.29% 144,310 $9.4M
17 KADENSA CAPITAL Ltd 2.28% 249,984 $16.4M
18 Rithm Capital Corp. 2.09% 21,500 $1.4M
19 Graphene Investments SAS 2.06% 46,900 $3.1M
20 Electron Capital Partners, LLC 2.05% 798,774 $52.3M
21 Sound Shore Management Inc /Ct/ 2.03% 924,882 $60.5M
22 Iridian Asset Management LLC/Ct 1.94% 73,216 $4.8M
23 Cozad Asset Management Inc 1.81% 351,590 $23.0M
24 Board of the Pension Protection Fund 1.62% 26,900 $1.8M
25 Portolan Capital Management, LLC 1.54% 443,128 $29.0M
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 — Flextronics Intl Ltd (FLEX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FLEX?

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row: For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FLEX than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for FLEX?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 401 funds bought or added vs 381 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 FLEX holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 62 of 781 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in FLEX. 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 FLEX?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 411 out of 789 hedge funds have held FLEX 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 Flextronics Intl Ltd (FLEX) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FLEX has moved +3.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +7.2% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FLEX has gained +118.4% vs +42.1% for XLK. 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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