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ILLUMINA INC (ILMN)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +84
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — ILMN

Based on 799 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ILMN 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 (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
799 hedge funds hold ILMN 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding ILMN is almost the same as a year ago (+0 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

464 buying345 selling
Last quarter: 464 funds bought or added vs 345 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 (+67 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ILMN position: 87 → 121 → 104 → 171. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

66% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 18% new
528 out of 799 hedge funds have held ILMN 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 (+37% value, -0% shares)

Value
+36%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: total value of institutional ILMN holdings rose +37% even though funds reduced share count by 0%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

140 → 87 → 121 → 104 → 171 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 87 → 121 → 104 → 171. A growing number of institutions are discovering ILMN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

71% veterans 9% 1-2yr 21% new
Of 833 current holders: 590 (71%) 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 — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 799 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in ILMN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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: ILMN

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

Market Analysis: ILMN

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Company Profile: ILMN

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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 6 high-conviction
Consensus
8.6
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Elite
4.2
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: ILMN
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 833 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 833 752 10.77%
13F Shares 158M 158M -0.36%
Total Value $20.62B $15.09B 36.69%
New Positions 175 106 +69
Increased Positions 327 292 +35
Closed Positions 94 89 +5
Reduced Positions 306 313 -7
Total Calls 21 23 -8.7%
Total Puts 20 22 -9.09%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.95 0.96 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

833 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of ILMN — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GUARDCAP ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 6.28% 887,509 $109.7M
2 Sicart Associates LLC 2.62% 82,792 $10.2M
3 BOURGEON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 1.70% 79,632 $9.8M
4 Capital Investment Services of America, Inc. 1.62% 126,148 $15.5M
5 BENDER ROBERT & ASSOCIATES 1.16% 39,228 $4.8M
6 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 1.07% 863,721 $106.5M
7 Westmount Partners, LLC 1.07% 35,119 $4.3M
8 OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd 0.91% 274,583 $33.8M
9 Spectrum Asset Management, Inc. (NB/CA) 0.88% 22,436 $2.8M
10 Slow Capital, Inc. 0.84% 52,174 $6.4M
11 TEALWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.73% 13,038 $2K
12 Douglas Lane & Associates, LLC 0.58% 327,174 $40.3M
13 Weil Company, Inc. 0.57% 20,503 $2.5M
14 Green Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.53% 4,392 $541K
15 Radnor Capital Management, LLC 0.40% 21,770 $2.7M
16 ELCO Management Co., LLC 0.37% 6,278 $774K
17 POINCIANA ADVISORS GROUP, LLC 0.32% 3,315 $409K
18 Kaufman Rossin Wealth, LLC 0.30% 4,295 $529K
19 Midwest Financial Partners Investments, Inc. 0.24% 3,649 $450K
20 waypoint wealth counsel 0.23% 3,684 $454K
21 Intellectus Partners, LLC 0.23% 9,325 $1.1M
22 Jones Kertz & Associates, Inc. 0.21% 3,152 $389K
23 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.20% 234,114 $28.9M
24 Torrey Growth & Income Advisors 0.20% 3,935 $487K
25 Third View Private Wealth, LLC 0.20% 12,019 $1.5M
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 — ILLUMINA INC (ILMN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ILMN?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ILMN 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 ILMN?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 464 funds bought or added vs 345 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 ILMN holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 45 of 799 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in ILMN. 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 ILMN?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 528 out of 799 hedge funds have held ILMN 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.