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Innospec Inc (IOSP)

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

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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — IOSP

Based on 271 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added IOSP 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
271 hedge funds hold IOSP 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 — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+13 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

142 buying129 selling
Last quarter: 142 funds bought or added vs 129 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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Steady new buyers — ~41 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 33 → 32 → 41 → 41. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

63% conviction (2yr+) 18% medium 19% new
172 out of 271 hedge funds have held IOSP 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

33 → 33 → 32 → 41 → 41 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 33 → 32 → 41 → 41. A growing number of institutions are discovering IOSP each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 23% newcomers

67% veterans 10% 1-2yr 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 271 holders: 182 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 28 entered 1–2 years ago, and 61 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds
50 of 271 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in IOSP. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — IOSP

In 2026 Q2, 142 hedge funds were net buyers of IOSP (41 opened a new position, 101 added to an existing one), while 129 reduced or exited (93 trimmed, 36 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 55% of total institutional value in IOSP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +5 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 271.

Hedge Fund Ownership: IOSP

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

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

17 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: IOSP
270 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 270 266 1.5%
13F Shares 25M 25M -1.24%
Total Value $1.95B $1.79B 8.89%
New Positions 41 41 -
Increased Positions 100 110 -10
Closed Positions 37 33 +4
Reduced Positions 93 80 +13
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

270 + investors

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

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Top 25 IOSP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Western Standard LLC 6.53% 236,833 $19.3M
2 First Wilshire Securities Management Inc 2.47% 147,112 $12.0M
3 CM Management, LLC 1.65% 32,000 $2.6M
4 Round Hill Asset Management 0.61% 11,974 $975K
5 SG Capital Management LLC 0.48% 71,022 $5.8M
6 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.46% 125,308 $10.2M
7 Numerai GP LLC 0.45% 66,931 $5.4M
8 MQS Management LLC 0.36% 3,643 $297K
9 Huber Capital Management LLC 0.35% 29,148 $2.4M
10 Atom Investors LP 0.30% 40,870 $3.3M
11 Zwj Investment Counsel Inc 0.29% 108,502 $8.8M
12 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.24% 1,892,471 $154.7M
13 Gendell Jeffrey L 0.23% 324,504 $26.4M
14 Dark Forest Capital Management LP 0.20% 38,862 $3.2M
15 Royce & Associates LP 0.20% 308,726 $25.1M
16 iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd 0.17% 3,000 $244K
17 Connors Investor Services Inc 0.16% 23,363 $1.9M
18 PDT Partners, LLC 0.13% 31,176 $2.5M
19 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.13% 19,815 $1.6M
20 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 0.13% 93,348 $7.6M
21 Aigen Investment Management, LP 0.08% 3,647 $297K
22 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.07% 29,208 $2.4M
23 Mutual of America Capital Management LLC 0.07% 82,920 $6.7M
24 Bell & Brown Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.06% 2,609 $212K
25 Moran Wealth Management, LLC 0.05% 23,639 $1.9M
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 — Innospec Inc (IOSP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IOSP?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 142 funds bought or added vs 129 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 IOSP holders?

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 50 of 271 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in IOSP. 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 IOSP?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 172 out of 271 hedge funds have held IOSP 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.

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