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Abrdn Life Sciences Investor (HQL)

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

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Buyers last Q
70%

Smart Money Signals — HQL

Based on 85 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · 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 HQL 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 (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
85 hedge funds hold HQL 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+10 new funds entered over the past year (+13% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 70% buying

55 buying24 selling
Last quarter: 55 funds were net buyers (9 opened a brand new position + 46 added to an existing one). Only 24 were sellers (14 trimmed + 10 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 14 → 11 → 19 → 9. 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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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

58% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 20% new
49 out of 85 hedge funds have held HQL 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+13% value, -5% shares)

Value
+13%
Shares
-5%
Last quarter: total value of institutional HQL holdings rose +13% even though funds reduced share count by 5%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Steady discovery — ~9 new funds/quarter

7 → 14 → 11 → 19 → 9 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 14 → 11 → 19 → 9. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 25% newcomers

62% veterans 13% 1-2yr 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 85 holders: 53 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 11 entered 1–2 years ago, and 21 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
15 of 85 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in HQL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — HQL

In 2026 Q2, 55 hedge funds were net buyers of HQL (9 opened a new position, 46 added to an existing one), while 24 reduced or exited (14 trimmed, 10 sold completely) — a 70% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 44% of total institutional value in HQL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 85.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HQL

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

Market Analysis: HQL

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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.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: HQL
85 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 85 86 -1.16%
13F Shares 8M 8M -5.02%
Total Value $136M $120M 13.46%
New Positions 9 19 -10
Increased Positions 46 37 +9
Closed Positions 10 6 +4
Reduced Positions 14 18 -4
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 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 HQL. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 HQL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Closed-End Fund Advisors, Inc. 0.59% 30,171 $604K
2 PMG Family Office LLC 0.43% 23,312 $466K
3 Formidable Asset Management, LLC 0.43% 165,243 $2.7M
4 Decision Investments, Inc 0.31% 17,254 $345K
5 Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC 0.31% 400,765 $8.0M
6 180 Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.31% 152,829 $3.1M
7 Z3 Capital Partners, LLC 0.30% 72,030 $1.4M
8 Needham Investment Management LLC 0.27% 443,041 $8.9M
9 Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC 0.23% 92,899 $1.9M
10 Rivernorth Capital Management, LLC 0.14% 150,000 $3.0M
11 1607 Capital Partners, LLC 0.13% 76,387 $1.5M
12 Almitas Capital LLC 0.07% 14,875 $298K
13 Shaker Financial Services, LLC 0.07% 11,026 $221K
14 KPP Advisory Services LLC 0.06% 25,251 $505K
15 Uhlmann Price Securities, LLC 0.06% 81,518 $1.6M
16 Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. 0.06% 9,191 $184K
17 Advisors Asset Management, Inc. 0.05% 169,812 $3.4M
18 Atlas Wealth LLC 0.04% 15,170 $304K
19 Saba Capital Management, L.P. 0.04% 78,095 $1.6M
20 Live Oak Private Wealth LLC 0.03% 13,223 $265K
21 World Investment Advisors 0.02% 91,016 $1.5M
22 Baldwin Investment Management, LLC 0.02% 10,411 $208K
23 Evolve Private Wealth, LLC 0.01% 12,197 $244K
24 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.01% 455,124 $9.1M
25 WPG Advisers, LLC 0.01% 944 $19K
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 — Abrdn Life Sciences Investor (HQL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HQL?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HQL 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 HQL?

More buyers than sellers — 70% buying: Last quarter: 55 funds were net buyers (9 opened a brand new position + 46 added to an existing one). Only 24 were sellers (14 trimmed + 10 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for HQL holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 15 of 85 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in HQL. 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 HQL?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 49 out of 85 hedge funds have held HQL 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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