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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.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +14
Streak
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Buyers last Q
71%

Smart Money Signals — HQL

Based on 86 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added HQL 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
86 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 — +9% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+7 new funds entered over the past year (+9% 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 — 71% buying

56 buying23 selling
Last quarter: 56 funds were net buyers (19 opened a brand new position + 37 added to an existing one). Only 23 were sellers (18 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HQL position: 6 → 14 → 11 → 19. 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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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 23% new
47 out of 86 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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Growing discovery — still being found

18 → 6 → 14 → 11 → 19 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 14 → 11 → 19. A growing number of institutions are discovering HQL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 59% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 59% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 30% new
Of 86 current holders: 51 (59%) 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 — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds
13 of 86 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 Q1, 56 hedge funds were net buyers of HQL (19 opened a new position, 37 added to an existing one), while 23 reduced or exited (18 trimmed, 5 sold completely) — a 71% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 36% of total institutional value in HQL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +14 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 86.

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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Company Profile: HQL

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Abrdn Life Sciences Investor (HQL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HQL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 79d ago
HQL
+9.8%
XLF
+9.5%

HQL outperformed XLF by +0.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
HQL
+3.7%
XLF
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, HQL outperformed XLF by -2.1% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

5 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.4
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HQL
85 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 85 72 18.06%
13F Shares 8M 9M -4.95%
Total Value $119M $148M -19.09%
New Positions 18 11 +7
Increased Positions 37 26 +11
Closed Positions 5 20 -15
Reduced Positions 18 19 -1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

85 + investors

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 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Closed-End Fund Advisors, Inc. 0.44% 26,503 $431K
2 Saba Capital Management, L.P. 0.43% 947,346 $15.4M
3 Shaker Financial Services, LLC 0.42% 74,217 $1.2M
4 PMG Family Office LLC 0.42% 23,061 $375K
5 Formidable Asset Management, LLC 0.41% 158,385 $2.7M
6 Needham Investment Management LLC 0.36% 429,573 $7.0M
7 Decision Investments, Inc 0.33% 17,704 $288K
8 180 Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.28% 149,558 $2.4M
9 Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC 0.27% 382,717 $6.2M
10 Z3 Capital Partners, LLC 0.27% 66,849 $1.1M
11 Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC 0.21% 87,896 $1.4M
12 Rivernorth Capital Management, LLC 0.16% 198,730 $3.2M
13 1607 Capital Partners, LLC 0.12% 104,063 $1.7M
14 Kapstone Financial Advisors LLC 0.09% 11,217 $183K
15 Uhlmann Price Securities, LLC 0.09% 77,857 $1.3M
16 Absolute Investment Advisers, LLC 0.07% 35,755 $582K
17 Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. 0.06% 11,076 $180K
18 KPP Advisory Services LLC 0.06% 24,591 $400K
19 Almitas Capital LLC 0.05% 14,875 $242K
20 Advisors Asset Management, Inc. 0.04% 160,418 $2.6M
21 Quarry LP 0.04% 14,132 $230K
22 Live Oak Private Wealth LLC 0.03% 13,223 $215K
23 WNY Asset Management, LLC 0.02% 14,710 $239K
24 World Investment Advisors 0.02% 91,016 $1.5M
25 Baldwin Investment Management, LLC 0.02% 10,094 $164K
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 — Abrdn Life Sciences Investor (HQL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HQL?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added HQL 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 HQL?

More buyers than sellers — 71% buying: Last quarter: 56 funds were net buyers (19 opened a brand new position + 37 added to an existing one). Only 23 were sellers (18 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for HQL holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 13 of 86 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% 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 HQL?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 47 out of 86 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.

Is it too late to buy Abrdn Life Sciences Investor (HQL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HQL has moved +3.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HQL has gained +9.8% vs +9.5% for XLF. 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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