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Kaiser Aluminium Corporation (KALU)

328 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in KALU. 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
↑ +49
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — KALU

Based on 333 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KALU 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 KALU 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 — +71% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+138 new funds entered over the past year (+71% 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

196 buying135 selling
Last quarter: 196 funds bought or added vs 135 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 (+25 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KALU position: 37 → 78 → 55 → 80. 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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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 51% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 31% new
170 out of 333 hedge funds have held KALU 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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Value +67% but shares only +27% — price-driven

Value
+67%
Shares
+27%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +67%, but actual share count only changed +27%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

35 → 37 → 78 → 55 → 80 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 37 → 78 → 55 → 80. A growing number of institutions are discovering KALU each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 31% newcomers

■ 61% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 31% new
Entry-cohort mix of 340 holders: 207 (61%) are 2+ year veterans, 28 entered 1–2 years ago, and 105 (31%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

60% from top-100 AUM funds
54 of 331 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in KALU. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.5
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.5/10 — 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 — KALU

In 2026 Q2, 196 hedge funds were net buyers of KALU (80 opened a new position, 116 added to an existing one), while 135 reduced or exited (104 trimmed, 31 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 60% of total institutional value in KALU is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +49 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 333.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KALU

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

Market Analysis: KALU

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Company Profile: KALU

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Kaiser Aluminium Corporation (KALU) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KALU has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q3 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 September 30, 2026 · 45d ago
KALU
-26.3%
SPY
-1.1%

KALU outperformed SPY by -25.2% since September 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date November 14, 2026 · 0d ago
KALU
+0.0%
SPY
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, KALU outperformed SPY by +0.0% .

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.

18 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KALU
2026 Q3 Stats Unlock in 5 days 328 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 328 284 15.49%
13F Shares 16M 16M 2.76%
Total Value $3.12B $1.88B 66.39%
New Positions 79 55 +24
Increased Positions 113 98 +15
Closed Positions 33 37 -4
Reduced Positions 102 92 +10
Total Calls 5 4 25.0%
Total Puts 4 3 33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.8 0.75 Neutral

Statistics: KALU

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q3)

328 + investors

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

QUARTER:
2026 Q3 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 KALU holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 1492 Capital Management LLC 1.95% 39,864 $5.8M
2 Beacon Harbor Wealth Advisors, Inc. 1.44% 52,173 $7.6M
3 Icon Advisers Inc/Co 1.13% 38,982 $5.6M
4 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 1.02% 100,860 $14.6M
5 Tributary Capital Management, LLC 0.81% 61,282 $8.9M
6 Third Avenue Management LLC 0.72% 29,848 $4.3M
7 First Dallas Securities Inc. 0.50% 10,325 $1.5M
8 Riverwater Partners LLC 0.38% 9,483 $1.4M
9 Range Financial Group LLC 0.36% 9,060 $1.3M
10 Hussman Strategic Advisors, INC. 0.32% 10,500 $1.5M
11 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.30% 13,130 $1.9M
12 Hennessy Advisors Inc 0.27% 49,600 $7.2M
13 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.24% 9,516 $1.4M
14 Nfj Investment Group, LLC 0.23% 45,189 $6.5M
15 Navellier & Associates Inc 0.21% 17,700 $2.6M
16 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.17% 802 $116K
17 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.17% 9,648 $1.4M
18 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.16% 41,991 $6.1M
19 Westfield Capital Management Co LP 0.16% 344,105 $49.8M
20 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.15% 2,787 $404K
21 MQS Management LLC 0.15% 1,716 $249K
22 Harvest Investment Services, LLC 0.15% 5,849 $847K
23 Polymer Capital Management (US) LLC 0.14% 6,852 $992K
24 180 Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.13% 9,138 $1.3M
25 Cvfg LLC 0.10% 6,560 $950K
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

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Frequently Asked Questions — Kaiser Aluminium Corporation (KALU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KALU?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KALU 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 KALU?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 196 funds bought or added vs 135 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 KALU holders?

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 54 of 331 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in KALU. 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 KALU?

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 170 out of 333 hedge funds have held KALU 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 Kaiser Aluminium Corporation (KALU) following the 2026 Q3 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KALU has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q3 13F filing date (November 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (September 30, 2026), KALU has gained -26.3% vs -1.1% for SPY. 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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