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Helios Technologies Inc (HLIO)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +34
Streak
6Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — HLIO

Based on 283 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HLIO 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
283 hedge funds hold HLIO 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 — +54% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+99 new funds entered over the past year (+54% 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 — 57% buying

160 buying123 selling
Last quarter: 160 funds bought or added vs 123 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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Steady new buyers — ~63 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 45 → 33 → 60 → 63. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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47% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 47% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 29% new
132 out of 283 hedge funds have held HLIO 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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Value +39% but shares only +11% — price-driven

Value
+39%
Shares
+10%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +39%, but actual share count only changed +11%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

38 → 45 → 33 → 60 → 63 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 45 → 33 → 60 → 63. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 32% newcomers

■ 58% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 32% new
Entry-cohort mix of 287 holders: 166 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 28 entered 1–2 years ago, and 93 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
53 of 283 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in HLIO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.4
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.4/10 — 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 — HLIO

In 2026 Q2, 160 hedge funds were net buyers of HLIO (63 opened a new position, 97 added to an existing one), while 123 reduced or exited (94 trimmed, 29 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 6 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 49% of total institutional value in HLIO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +34 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 283.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HLIO

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

Market Analysis: HLIO

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

17 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HLIO
279 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 279 249 12.05%
13F Shares 32M 32M -0.22%
Total Value $2.70B $1.97B 37.17%
New Positions 60 60 -
Increased Positions 96 79 +17
Closed Positions 30 22 +8
Reduced Positions 92 73 +19
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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Top 25 HLIO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Sara-Bay Financial 27.26% 1,146,658 $102.3M
2 Iat Reinsurance Co LTD. 8.04% 300,000 $13.4M
3 ACK Asset Management LLC 7.10% 681,000 $60.8M
4 Aperture Investors, LLC 2.18% 270,566 $24.1M
5 Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC 2.11% 1,084,345 $96.8M
6 Intrinsic Edge Capital Management LLC 1.20% 130,000 $11.6M
7 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.85% 209,025 $18.7M
8 Intrinsic Edge Capital Management LLC 0.46% 50,000 $4.5M
9 Quantedge Capital Pte Ltd 0.45% 6,600 $589K
10 Wasatch Advisors LP 0.39% 660,085 $58.9M
11 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.35% 222,678 $19.9M
12 Telemark Asset Management, LLC 0.32% 50,000 $4.5M
13 Dark Forest Capital Management LP 0.32% 55,819 $5.0M
14 Castleark Management LLC 0.30% 125,409 $11.2M
15 Ceredex Value Advisors LLC 0.30% 119,900 $10.7M
16 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.28% 8,527 $407K
17 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.26% 126,040 $11.2M
18 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.23% 2,796 $250K
19 William Blair Investment Management, LLC 0.22% 834,221 $74.5M
20 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.21% 46,736 $4.2M
21 R Squared Ltd 0.21% 4,419 $394K
22 Royce & Associates LP 0.18% 252,199 $22.5M
23 Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC 0.17% 40,031 $3.6M
24 Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC 0.17% 38,268 $3.4M
25 Atom Investors LP 0.16% 20,091 $1.8M
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 — Helios Technologies Inc (HLIO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HLIO?

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HLIO 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 HLIO?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 160 funds bought or added vs 123 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 HLIO holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 53 of 283 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in HLIO. 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 HLIO?

47% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 132 out of 283 hedge funds have held HLIO 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.

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