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INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS&FRAGRA (IFF)

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

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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — IFF

Based on 670 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added IFF 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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High ownership — 90% of 3.0Y peak

90% of all-time peak
670 funds currently hold this stock — 90% of the 3.0-year high of 742 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 6% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
45 fewer hedge funds hold IFF compared to a year ago (-6% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

351 buying336 selling
Last quarter: 351 funds bought or added vs 336 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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More new buyers each quarter (+32 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new IFF position: 72 → 77 → 92 → 124. 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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69% of holders stayed for 2+ years

69% conviction (2yr+) 14% medium 17% new
464 out of 670 hedge funds have held IFF 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

86 → 72 → 77 → 92 → 124 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 72 → 77 → 92 → 124. A growing number of institutions are discovering IFF each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

72% veterans 9% 1-2yr 19% new
Of 690 current holders: 494 (72%) 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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Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 670 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in IFF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: IFF

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

Market Analysis: IFF

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Company Profile: IFF

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

94 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: IFF
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 690 + Investors

Track Smart Money conviction in IFF. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 690 683 1.02%
13F Shares 255M 242M 5.3%
Total Value $17.13B $14.90B 14.99%
New Positions 125 93 +32
Increased Positions 252 284 -32
Closed Positions 112 92 +20
Reduced Positions 269 275 -6
Total Calls 16 17 -5.88%
Total Puts 10 15 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.62 0.88 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

690 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of IFF — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 TRAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. 3.25% 326,505 $23.7M
2 Yelin Lapidot Holdings Management Ltd. 1.94% 128,234 $9.3M
3 Olstein Capital Management, L.P. 1.88% 119,000 $9K
4 CANTOR FITZGERALD INVESTMENT ADVISORS L.P. 1.07% 200,551 $14.5M
5 ZWJ INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 0.82% 315,193 $22.9M
6 DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC 0.70% 513,376 $37.2M
7 A. D. Beadell Investment Counsel, Inc. 0.69% 14,920 $1K
8 FOLGER NOLAN FLEMING DOUGLAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC 0.68% 105,247 $7.6M
9 Douglas Lane & Associates, LLC 0.60% 571,149 $41.4M
10 Covea Finance 0.57% 226,288 $16.4M
11 FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC /OH/ 0.57% 1,427,599 $103.6M
12 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 0.57% 784,570 $56.9M
13 DAVIDSON INVESTMENT ADVISORS 0.47% 122,292 $9.5M
14 HF Advisory Group, LLC 0.44% 17,614 $1.3M
15 BW Gestao de Investimentos Ltda. 0.43% 180,357 $13.1M
16 Fruth Investment Management 0.35% 19,287 $1K
17 Bank Pictet & Cie (Europe) AG 0.34% 218,360 $15.8M
18 Peoples Bank/KS 0.33% 4,458 $323K
19 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.29% 80,862 $5.9M
20 WASHINGTON TRUST Co 0.24% 99,596 $7.2M
21 Avantra Family Wealth, Inc. 0.24% 4,357 $316K
22 Pflug Koory, LLC 0.22% 6,703 $486K
23 BKM Wealth Management, LLC 0.17% 6,568 $477K
24 ADAMS NATURAL RESOURCES FUND, INC. 0.17% 20,206 $1.5M
25 Marex Group plc 0.16% 62,200 $5.9M
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 — INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS&FRAGRA (IFF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IFF?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added IFF 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 IFF?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 351 funds bought or added vs 336 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 IFF holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 670 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in IFF. 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 IFF?

69% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 464 out of 670 hedge funds have held IFF 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.