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Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in HWM. 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
↑ +138
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — HWM

Based on 1606 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HWM 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
1,606 hedge funds hold HWM 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 — +32% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+393 new funds entered over the past year (+32% 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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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

927 buying604 selling
Last quarter: 927 funds were net buyers (247 opened a brand new position + 680 added to an existing one). Only 604 were sellers (495 trimmed + 109 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+31 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HWM position: 161 → 226 → 216 → 247. 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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Mixed — 39% long-term, 28% new

■ 39% conviction (2yr+) ■ 32% medium ■ 28% new
Of the 1,606 current holders: 631 (39%) held >2 years, 519 held 1–2 years, and 456 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +50%, value +24%

Value
+24%
Shares
+50%
Last quarter: funds added +50% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +24%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

254 → 161 → 226 → 216 → 247 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 161 → 226 → 216 → 247. A growing number of institutions are discovering HWM each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 43% veterans vs 37% newcomers

■ 43% veterans ■ 20% 1-2yr ■ 37% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,653 holders: 706 (43%) are 2+ year veterans, 335 entered 1–2 years ago, and 612 (37%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds
70 of 1600 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in HWM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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 — HWM

In 2026 Q2, 927 hedge funds were net buyers of HWM (247 opened a new position, 680 added to an existing one), while 604 reduced or exited (495 trimmed, 109 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 62% of total institutional value in HWM is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +138 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1606.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HWM

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

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

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Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

48 top-rated funds 18 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HWM
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1585 1468 7.97%
13F Shares 365M 352M 3.7%
Total Value $92.72B $75.07B 23.52%
New Positions 240 216 +24
Increased Positions 664 604 +60
Closed Positions 117 108 +9
Reduced Positions 481 454 +27
Total Calls 25 23 8.7%
Total Puts 26 28 -7.14%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.04 1.22 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 HWM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kensico Capital Management Corp 23.44% 5,083,600 $1.37B
2 Kids Capital Management, L.P. 9.08% 43,000 $11.6M
3 FengHe Fund Management Pte. Ltd. 7.95% 311,800 $83.8M
4 Kingsman Wealth Management, Inc. 4.88% 38,769 $10.4M
5 Dilation Capital Management LP 4.78% 44,081 $11.9M
6 Bristol Gate Capital Partners Inc. 4.43% 236,753 $63.7M
7 South Street Advisors LLC 3.89% 111,166 $29.9M
8 Alcosta Capital Management, Inc. 3.87% 21,264 $5.7M
9 Hardman Johnston Global Advisors LLC 3.80% 402,710 $108.3M
10 Barometer Capital Management INC. 3.69% 49,331 $13.3M
11 Gallo Partners, LP 3.62% 6,074 $1.6M
12 Themes Management Co LLC 3.23% 18,100 $4.9M
13 Renaissance Investment Group LLC 3.18% 60,168 $16.2M
14 Dsm Capital Partners LLC 2.98% 646,621 $173.9M
15 Ithaka Group LLC 2.88% 59,070 $15.9M
16 Westend Capital Management, LLC 2.88% 46,850 $12.6M
17 Cartenna Capital, LP 2.88% 450,000 $121.0M
18 Munro Partners 2.87% 483,932 $130.1M
19 Corient IA LP 2.80% 11,290 $3.0M
20 Shellback Capital, LP 2.66% 112,751 $30.3M
21 Marietta Investment Partners LLC 2.60% 56,263 $15.1M
22 NWK Group, Inc. 2.55% 30,747 $8.3M
23 RPg Family Wealth Advisory, LLC 2.55% 45,623 $12.3M
24 Elite Wealth Management, Inc. 2.53% 31,782 $8.5M
25 Tremblant Capital Group 2.51% 324,954 $87.4M
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 — Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HWM?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HWM 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 HWM?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 927 funds were net buyers (247 opened a brand new position + 680 added to an existing one). Only 604 were sellers (495 trimmed + 109 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for HWM holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 70 of 1600 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in HWM. 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 HWM?

Mixed — 39% long-term, 28% new: Of the 1,606 current holders: 631 (39%) held >2 years, 519 held 1–2 years, and 456 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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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