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HERBALIFE LTD (HLF)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — HLF

Based on 223 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HLF 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
223 hedge funds hold HLF 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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Steady growth — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+28 new funds entered over the past year (+14% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

119 buying117 selling
Last quarter: 119 funds bought or added vs 117 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 (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HLF position: 37 → 35 → 33 → 41. 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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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

67% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 16% new
150 out of 223 hedge funds have held HLF 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 -75%

Value
-74%
Shares
+2%
Last quarter: funds added +2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -75%. 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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Steady discovery — ~41 new funds/quarter

39 → 37 → 35 → 33 → 41 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 37 → 35 → 33 → 41. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 75% of holders stayed 2+ years

75% veterans 7% 1-2yr 18% new
Of 247 current holders: 186 (75%) 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 — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
32 of 223 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in HLF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HLF

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

Market Analysis: HLF

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Company Profile: HLF

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

41 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HLF
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 247 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 247 230 7.39%
13F Shares 122M 120M 1.95%
Total Value $2.48B $9.79B -74.64%
New Positions 42 33 +9
Increased Positions 109 98 +11
Closed Positions 29 30 -1
Reduced Positions 110 110 -
Total Calls 13 12 8.33%
Total Puts 16 14 14.29%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.23 1.17 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

247 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of HLF — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 IRIDIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC/CT 9.68% 1,621,618 $23.9M
2 Bronte Capital Management Pty Ltd. 1.37% 939,926 $13.8M
3 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.68% 75,069 $1.1M
4 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.17% 141,277 $2.1M
5 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.04% 16,090 $237K
6 CHICAGO TRUST Co NA 0.03% 11,885 $175K
7 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.02% 17,541
8 Diversified Trust Co 0.01% 28,182 $415K
9 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.01% 9,183 $135K
10 WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC 0.00% 11,396
11 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 17,214 $253K
12 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.00% 96,330 $1K
13 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.00% 13,090
14 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 1,118 $16K
15 STRS OHIO 0.00% 23,900 $352K
16 WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 18,302 $254K
17 Medallion Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 115 $1K
18 ProShare Advisors LLC 0.00% 14,838 $218K
19 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% 9,465
20 True Wealth Design, LLC 0.00% 69 $1K
21 Sound Income Strategies, LLC 0.00% 400 $6K
22 Pictet Asset Management Holding SA 0.00% 16,469 $242K
23 SIGNATUREFD, LLC 0.00% 1,000 $15K
24 TFC Financial Management, Inc. 0.00% 100 $1K
25 Bell Investment Advisors, Inc 0.00% 38
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — HERBALIFE LTD (HLF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HLF?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 119 funds bought or added vs 117 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 HLF holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 32 of 223 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in HLF. 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 HLF?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 150 out of 223 hedge funds have held HLF 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.

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.