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Ipg Photonics Corp (IPGP)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +47
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — IPGP

Based on 333 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added IPGP 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
333 hedge funds hold IPGP 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 — +28% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+73 new funds entered over the past year (+28% 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. The peak was reached in just 3 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

196 buying124 selling
Last quarter: 196 funds were net buyers (84 opened a brand new position + 112 added to an existing one). Only 124 were sellers (87 trimmed + 37 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+36 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new IPGP position: 37 → 44 → 48 → 84. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 19% new
212 out of 333 hedge funds have held IPGP 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 (+57% value, -1% shares)

Value
+56%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: total value of institutional IPGP holdings rose +57% even though funds reduced share count by 1%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

41 → 37 → 44 → 48 → 84 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 37 → 44 → 48 → 84. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 72% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 338 holders: 244 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 23 entered 1–2 years ago, and 71 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds

33% from top-100 AUM funds
49 of 329 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — IPGP

In 2026 Q1, 196 hedge funds were net buyers of IPGP (84 opened a new position, 112 added to an existing one), while 124 reduced or exited (87 trimmed, 37 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 33% of total institutional value in IPGP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +47 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 333.

Hedge Fund Ownership: IPGP

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

Market Analysis: IPGP

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Company Profile: IPGP

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ipg Photonics Corp (IPGP) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much IPGP has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 80d ago
IPGP
nan%
XLK
+39.8%

IPGP outperformed XLK by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
IPGP
nan%
XLK
+5.4%

Since the filing became public, IPGP outperformed XLK 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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

24 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: IPGP
331 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 331 286 15.73%
13F Shares 29M 29M -1.32%
Total Value $3.30B $2.10B 56.87%
New Positions 82 48 +34
Increased Positions 112 88 +24
Closed Positions 37 41 -4
Reduced Positions 85 97 -12
Total Calls 4 2 100.0%
Total Puts 5 1 400.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.25 0.5 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

331 + investors

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

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Top 25 IPGP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 S Squared Technology, LLC 6.68% 153,916 $17.6M
2 Westport Asset Management Inc 3.92% 77,500 $8.9M
3 Lhm, INC. 3.14% 69,656 $8.0M
4 QSM Asset Management Ltd 2.10% 38,637 $4.3M
5 Decker Retirement Planning Inc. 1.69% 32,618 $3.7M
6 Ballast Asset Management, LP 1.33% 26,119 $3.0M
7 American Capital Management Inc 1.29% 208,918 $23.9M
8 Disciplined Growth Investors Inc /Mn 1.24% 528,737 $60.6M
9 Emerald Advisers, LLC 1.11% 304,916 $34.9M
10 Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust 1.07% 192,457 $22.1M
11 Kerrisdale Advisers, LLC 1.02% 23,440 $2.7M
12 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.92% 468,666 $56.5M
13 Pacific Heights Asset Management LLC 0.86% 225,000 $25.8M
14 Schaper Benz & Wise Investment Counsel Inc/Wi 0.85% 96,662 $11.1M
15 Pier Capital, LLC 0.77% 40,920 $4.7M
16 First Eagle Investment Management, LLC 0.70% 4,593,349 $526.4M
17 Westwood Holdings Group Inc 0.65% 779,528 $89.3M
18 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.64% 67,198 $7.7M
19 Old West Investment Management, LLC 0.46% 37,220 $4.3M
20 Waterfront Wealth Inc. 0.41% 19,510 $2.2M
21 Greatmark Investment Partners, INC. 0.40% 29,649 $3.4M
22 M&G Plc 0.35% 596,812 $68.6M
23 Systematic Financial Management LP 0.35% 132,384 $15.2M
24 Eaton Financial Holdings Company, LLC 0.31% 8,259 $946K
25 Lazard Asset Management LLC 0.26% 1,374,460 $157.5M
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 — Ipg Photonics Corp (IPGP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IPGP?

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

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 196 funds were net buyers (84 opened a brand new position + 112 added to an existing one). Only 124 were sellers (87 trimmed + 37 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for IPGP holders?

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds: 49 of 329 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held IPGP?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 212 out of 333 hedge funds have held IPGP 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.

Is it too late to buy Ipg Photonics Corp (IPGP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, IPGP has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.4% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IPGP has gained nan% vs +39.8% for XLK. 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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