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Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)

1K + 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
↑ +105
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — HWM

Based on 1464 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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
1,464 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 — +40% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+415 new funds entered over the past year (+40% 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 — 59% buying

823 buying578 selling
Last quarter: 823 funds bought or added vs 578 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 252 → 161 → 225 → 214. 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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Mixed — 39% long-term, 27% new

■ 39% conviction (2yr+) ■ 35% medium ■ 27% new
Of the 1,464 current holders: 567 (39%) held >2 years, 508 held 1–2 years, and 389 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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Steady discovery — ~214 new funds/quarter

188 → 252 → 161 → 225 → 214 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 252 → 161 → 225 → 214. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 42% veterans vs 38% newcomers

■ 42% veterans ■ 20% 1-2yr ■ 38% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,506 holders: 640 (42%) are 2+ year veterans, 297 entered 1–2 years ago, and 569 (38%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
65 of 1454 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% 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 Q1, 823 hedge funds were net buyers of HWM (214 opened a new position, 609 added to an existing one), while 578 reduced or exited (469 trimmed, 109 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 47% of total institutional value in HWM is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +105 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1464.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HWM

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

Market Analysis: HWM

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HWM has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 82d ago
HWM
nan%
XLI
+11.9%

HWM outperformed XLI by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago
HWM
nan%
XLI
+5.5%

Since the filing became public, HWM outperformed XLI by nan% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

85 top-rated funds 24 high-conviction
Consensus
8.4
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
5.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HWM
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1451 1359 6.77%
13F Shares 343M 375M -8.62%
Total Value $73.81B $72.95B 1.18%
New Positions 210 225 -15
Increased Positions 598 526 +72
Closed Positions 118 101 +17
Reduced Positions 450 416 +34
Total Calls 23 22 4.55%
Total Puts 28 21 33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.22 0.95 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 HWM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kensico Capital Management Corp 23.92% 5,083,600 $1.17B
2 Kids Capital Management, L.P. 9.37% 43,000 $9.9M
3 Bain Capital Public Equity, LP 6.15% 4,790 $1.1M
4 Dilation Capital Management LP 5.44% 47,001 $10.8M
5 Kingsman Wealth Management, Inc. 4.83% 37,372 $8.6M
6 Hardman Johnston Global Advisors LLC 4.60% 419,965 $96.8M
7 Telligent Fund, LP 4.06% 16,500 $3.8M
8 Alcosta Capital Management, Inc. 3.96% 22,553 $5.2M
9 South Street Advisors LLC 3.96% 118,507 $27.3M
10 Barometer Capital Management INC. 3.91% 49,531 $11.4M
11 Westend Capital Management, LLC 3.57% 51,661 $11.9M
12 Renaissance Investment Group LLC 3.18% 64,264 $14.8M
13 Dsm Capital Partners LLC 3.14% 769,737 $177.4M
14 Ithaka Group LLC 3.02% 63,139 $14.6M
15 Scalar Gauge Management, LLC 2.89% 13,000 $3.0M
16 Munro Partners 2.80% 358,477 $82.6M
17 Themes Management Co LLC 2.80% 19,676 $4.5M
18 NWK Group, Inc. 2.71% 30,624 $7.1M
19 Chase Investment Counsel Corp 2.64% 43,582 $10.0M
20 Tremblant Capital Group 2.63% 353,931 $81.6M
21 Terra Nova Asset Management LLC 2.49% 14,610 $3.4M
22 Corient IA LLC 2.45% 11,290 $2.6M
23 Pvg Asset Management Corp 2.32% 14,507 $3.9M
24 Chapin Davis, INC. 2.31% 45,023 $10.4M
25 Marietta Investment Partners LLC 2.31% 50,037 $11.5M
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?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 823 funds bought or added vs 578 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 HWM holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 65 of 1454 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% 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, 27% new: Of the 1,464 current holders: 567 (39%) held >2 years, 508 held 1–2 years, and 389 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.

Is it too late to buy Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HWM has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.5% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HWM has gained nan% vs +11.9% for XLI. 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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