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Fortive Corp (FTV)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
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↑ +2
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — FTV

Based on 774 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 FTV 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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High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
774 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 827 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 6% fewer funds vs a year ago

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

350 buying359 selling
Last quarter: 359 funds reduced or exited vs 350 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 (-44 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 88 → 79 → 143 → 99. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 17% new
510 out of 774 hedge funds have held FTV 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

96 → 88 → 79 → 143 → 99 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 88 → 79 → 143 → 99. A growing number of institutions are discovering FTV each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Of 778 current holders: 539 (69%) 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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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
61 of 774 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in FTV. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — FTV

In 2026 Q1, 350 hedge funds were net buyers of FTV (99 opened a new position, 251 added to an existing one), while 359 reduced or exited (262 trimmed, 97 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 47% of total institutional value in FTV is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +2 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 774.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FTV

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

Market Analysis: FTV

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much FTV 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 · 75d ago
FTV
+8.8%
XLK
+39.1%

FTV outperformed XLK by -30.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
FTV
+2.4%
XLK
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, FTV outperformed XLK by -2.4% .

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.

49 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FTV
769 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 769 772 -0.39%
13F Shares 320M 333M -4.09%
Total Value $16.01B $17.31B -7.52%
New Positions 97 143 -46
Increased Positions 247 208 +39
Closed Positions 100 86 +14
Reduced Positions 260 292 -32
Total Calls 3 5 -40.0%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.4 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

769 + investors

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

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Top 25 FTV holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Viking Global Investors LP 3.48% 22,479,388 $1.24B
2 Gates Capital Management, Inc. 3.16% 2,089,472 $115.5M
3 Flossbach von Storch Se 3.07% 11,902,828 $658.0M
4 Clean Energy Transition LLP 2.61% 724,981 $40.1M
5 Sone Capital Management, LLC 1.94% 418,695 $23.1M
6 Defender Capital, LLC. 1.70% 86,480 $4.8M
7 Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC 1.66% 9,181,833 $507.6M
8 Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC 1.47% 347,730 $19.2M
9 Dodge & Cox 1.31% 43,156,197 $2.39B
10 Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers LLC 0.97% 102,594 $5.7M
11 Nicholas Company, INC. 0.97% 894,360 $49.4M
12 Distillate Capital Partners LLC 0.81% 277,607 $15.3M
13 Van Den Berg Management I, Inc 0.80% 63,238 $3.5M
14 Washington Capital Management, Inc 0.80% 17,065 $943K
15 Family Legacy Financial Solutions, LLC 0.71% 13,860 $878K
16 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.62% 3,645,964 $201.5M
17 Perpetual Ltd 0.62% 732,359 $40.5M
18 Tandem Capital Management Corp /Adv 0.61% 21,861 $1.2M
19 Alamea Verwaltungs GmbH 0.55% 13,418 $742K
20 Lombard Odier Asset Management (Switzerland) SA 0.51% 243,369 $13.5M
21 Neo Ivy Capital Management 0.50% 34,574 $1.9M
22 Select Equity Group, L.P. 0.48% 1,712,853 $94.7M
23 Cloverfields Capital Group, LP 0.47% 26,311 $1.5M
24 Vinva Investment Management Ltd 0.41% 618,590 $33.2M
25 Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich 0.41% 302,239 $16.7M
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 — Fortive Corp (FTV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FTV?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 359 funds reduced or exited vs 350 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 FTV holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 61 of 774 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in FTV. 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 FTV?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 510 out of 774 hedge funds have held FTV 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 Fortive Corp (FTV) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FTV has moved +2.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FTV has gained +8.8% vs +39.1% 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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