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Foster L B Co (FSTR)

105 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in FSTR. 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
↑ +12
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — FSTR

Based on 106 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FSTR 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
106 hedge funds hold FSTR 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 — +25% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+21 new funds entered over the past year (+25% 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 — 52% buying

46 buying42 selling
Last quarter: 46 funds bought or added vs 42 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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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new FSTR position: 13 → 11 → 11 → 18. 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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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 21% new
57 out of 106 hedge funds have held FSTR 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

12 → 13 → 11 → 11 → 18 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 11 → 11 → 18. A growing number of institutions are discovering FSTR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 58% veterans ■ 18% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 106 holders: 62 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 19 entered 1–2 years ago, and 25 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 22% AUM from major funds

22% from top-100 AUM funds
31 of 106 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 22% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — FSTR

In 2026 Q1, 46 hedge funds were net buyers of FSTR (18 opened a new position, 28 added to an existing one), while 42 reduced or exited (36 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 22% of total institutional value in FSTR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +12 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 106.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FSTR

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

Market Analysis: FSTR

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Company Profile: FSTR

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Foster L B Co (FSTR) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FSTR 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 · 82d ago
FSTR
nan%
XLI
+11.9%

FSTR outperformed XLI by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago
FSTR
nan%
XLI
+5.5%

Since the filing became public, FSTR outperformed XLI by nan% .

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.

13 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FSTR
105 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 105 94 11.7%
13F Shares 8M 8M 0.76%
Total Value $218M $214M 2.18%
New Positions 17 11 +6
Increased Positions 28 30 -2
Closed Positions 6 4 +2
Reduced Positions 36 32 +4
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

105 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in FSTR. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 FSTR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 22nw, LP 20.41% 1,067,186 $29.8M
2 Teton Advisors, LLC 1.94% 98,641 $2.8M
3 Minerva Advisors LLC 1.51% 83,965 $2.3M
4 Brandes Investment Partners, LP 0.29% 1,481,323 $41.3M
5 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.25% 901,439 $25.2M
6 Orchard Capital Management, LLC 0.21% 7,379 $206K
7 Ascentis Wealth Management, LLC 0.14% 24,613 $687K
8 R Squared Ltd 0.13% 8,649 $241K
9 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.10% 30,495 $848K
10 Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc 0.10% 113,883 $3.2M
11 Pitcairn Wealth Advisors LLC 0.08% 31,770 $856K
12 Marion Wealth Management 0.06% 9,593 $268K
13 WealthTrust Axiom LLC 0.06% 8,100 $226K
14 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.04% 64,265 $1.8M
15 Gabelli Funds LLC 0.03% 133,036 $3.7M
16 Wealthspire Advisors, LLC 0.02% 80,907 $2.3M
17 State of Wyoming 0.02% 5,154 $144K
18 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.01% 316,382 $8.8M
19 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.01% 136,097 $3.8M
20 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.01% 12,700 $354K
21 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.01% 11,430 $319K
22 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.01% 9,156 $255K
23 Bailard, INC. 0.01% 8,000 $223K
24 Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. 0.00% 1,046 $29K
25 Ritholtz Wealth Management 0.00% 8,423 $235K
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 — Foster L B Co (FSTR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FSTR?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FSTR 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 FSTR?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 46 funds bought or added vs 42 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 FSTR holders?

Strong quality — 22% AUM from major funds: 31 of 106 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 22% 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 FSTR?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 57 out of 106 hedge funds have held FSTR 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 Foster L B Co (FSTR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FSTR has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.5% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FSTR has gained nan% vs +11.9% 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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