Harmonic Inc (HLIT): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Harmonic Inc (HLIT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HLIT has moved +18.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +12.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HLIT gained +64.8% vs +40.3% for XLK. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Harmonic Inc (HLIT)

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

Smart Money Signals — HLIT

Based on 245 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HLIT positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak

245 hedge funds hold HLIT 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding HLIT is almost the same as a year ago (+1 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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More sellers than buyers — 43% buying

117 buying152 selling

Last quarter: 152 funds reduced or exited vs 117 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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Steady new buyers — ~43 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 40 → 42 → 47 → 43. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 22% new

146 out of 245 hedge funds have held HLIT 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 -7%, value -89%

Value

-89%

-6%

Last quarter: funds added -7% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -89%. 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 — ~43 new funds/quarter

46 → 40 → 42 → 47 → 43 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 40 → 42 → 47 → 43. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 26% new

Of 246 current holders: 168 (68%) 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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Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds

45 of 245 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	243	256	-5.08%
13F Shares	92M	99M	-6.9%
Total Value	$812M	$7.39B	-89.01%
New Positions	41	47	-6
Increased Positions	74	98	-24
Closed Positions	54	25	+29
Reduced Positions	97	83	+14
Total Calls	0	1	-100.0%
Total Puts	1	0	100%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

243

256

-5.08%

13F Shares

92M

99M

-6.9%

Total Value

$812M

$7.39B

-89.01%

New Positions

-6

Increased Positions

-24

Closed Positions

+29

Reduced Positions

+14

Total Calls

-100.0%

Total Puts

100%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

243 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 HLIT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Toronado Partners, LLC	9.57%	565,065	$5.1M
2	Trigran Investments, Inc.	6.91%	3,216,835	$28.9M
3	Silverberg Bernstein Capital Management LLC	6.57%	1,327,455	$11.9M
4	Scopia Capital Management LP	3.96%	643,743	$5.8M
5	HERALD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd	0.98%	785,000	$7.0M
6	Silverback Asset Management LLC	0.85%	648,566	$5.8M
7	Leeward Investments, LLC - MA	0.75%	1,699,702	$15.3M
8	Econ Financial Services Corp	0.41%	98,590	$885K
9	Clearline Capital LP	0.34%	726,931	$6.5M
10	Needham Investment Management LLC	0.31%	668,000	$6.0M
11	EntryPoint Capital, LLC	0.29%	108,917	$978K
12	Systematic Financial Management LP	0.23%	1,137,747	$10.2M
13	Hillsdale Investment Management Inc.	0.16%	670,200	$6.0M
14	MQS Management LLC	0.15%	25,494	$229K
15	Cinctive Capital Management LP	0.15%	260,372	$2.3M
16	Ledgewood Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.15%	28,950	$260K
17	White Pine Capital LLC	0.14%	55,471	$498K
18	Globeflex Capital L P	0.12%	84,974	$763K
19	Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd	0.10%	66,902	$601K
20	Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC	0.10%	40,000	$359K
21	Inceptionr LLC	0.09%	42,494	$382K
22	Penn Capital Management Company, LLC	0.08%	116,424	$1.0M
23	Martingale Asset Management L P	0.08%	334,686	$3.0M
24	Quantbot Technologies LP	0.06%	164,081	$1.5M
25	Axq Capital, LP	0.06%	49,289	$443K

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 — Harmonic Inc (HLIT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HLIT?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HLIT positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for HLIT?

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying: Last quarter: 152 funds reduced or exited vs 117 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 HLIT holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 45 of 245 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% 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 HLIT?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 146 out of 245 hedge funds have held HLIT 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 Harmonic Inc (HLIT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HLIT has moved +18.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +12.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HLIT has gained +64.8% vs +40.3% for XLK. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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.

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Harmonic Inc (HLIT)

Smart Money Signals — HLIT

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (96% of max)

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying

Steady new buyers — ~43 new funds per quarter

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares -7%, value -89%

Steady discovery — ~43 new funds/quarter

Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

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