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Kla Corp (KLAC)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in KLAC. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +425
Streak
6Q ▲
Buyers last Q
94%

Smart Money Signals — KLAC

Based on 2499 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KLAC 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
2,499 hedge funds hold KLAC 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 — +52% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+860 new funds entered over the past year (+52% 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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More buyers than sellers — 94% buying

2470 buying152 selling
Last quarter: 2,470 funds were net buyers (542 opened a brand new position + 1928 added to an existing one). Only 152 were sellers (35 trimmed + 117 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+233 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KLAC position: 201 → 304 → 309 → 542. 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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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 50% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 31% new
1,240 out of 2,499 hedge funds have held KLAC 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +1451%, value +126%

Value
+126%
Shares
+1451%
Last quarter: funds added +1451% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +126%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

234 → 201 → 304 → 309 → 542 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 201 → 304 → 309 → 542. 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 — 56% veterans vs 34% newcomers

■ 56% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 34% new
Entry-cohort mix of 2,575 holders: 1,434 (56%) are 2+ year veterans, 272 entered 1–2 years ago, and 869 (34%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 67% AUM from top-100 funds

67% from top-100 AUM funds
74 of 2482 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 67% of total institutional value in KLAC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.4
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.4/10 — 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 — KLAC

In 2026 Q2, 2470 hedge funds were net buyers of KLAC (542 opened a new position, 1928 added to an existing one), while 152 reduced or exited (35 trimmed, 117 sold completely) — a 94% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 6 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 67% of total institutional value in KLAC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +425 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 2499.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KLAC

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

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Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

74 top-rated funds 100 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: KLAC
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 2462 2074 18.71%
13F Shares 1.22B 118M 940.9%
Total Value $366.89B $162.98B 125.11%
New Positions 534 309 +225
Increased Positions 1915 662 +1253
Closed Positions 129 129 -
Reduced Positions 9 818 -809
Total Calls 45 39 15.38%
Total Puts 48 44 9.09%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.07 1.13 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 KLAC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Uhlmann Price Securities, LLC 88.42% 7,865,552 $2.37B
2 Oaktop Capital Management II, L.P. 39.20% 3,053,730 $921.3M
3 Birchview Capital, LP 25.18% 178,471 $53.8M
4 Argos Wealth Advisors, LLC 11.27% 141,062 $42.6M
5 Harbor Island Capital LLC 10.92% 135,960 $41.0M
6 Oak Associates Ltd /Oh/ 10.00% 592,265 $178.7M
7 Jones Kertz & Associates, Inc. 9.97% 71,685 $21.6M
8 JGP Wealth Management, LLC 9.39% 346,796 $104.6M
9 Local Pensions Partnership Investment Ltd 9.25% 1,461,570 $440.6M
10 Spear Advisors LLC 8.81% 85,024 $25.7M
11 McLaughlin Asset Management, Inc. 8.18% 4,060 $1.2M
12 Lafayette Investments, Inc. 8.13% 146,113 $44.1M
13 Castlefield Investment Partners LLP 7.69% 37,520 $11.3M
14 Jlb & Associates Inc 7.09% 175,739 $53.0M
15 Unio Capital LLC 7.04% 122,766 $37.0M
16 Campbell Newman Asset Management Inc 6.86% 306,440 $92.5M
17 Charis Legacy Partners, LLC 6.82% 18,380 $5.5M
18 Jia Investment Alliance PTE. LTD. 6.80% 242,000 $73.0M
19 McKinney Capital Management, LLC 6.30% 52,980 $16.0M
20 Triodos Investment Management BV 6.24% 340,010 $102.4M
21 Cornerstone Investment Partners, LLC 6.13% 607,345 $183.2M
22 Stonehage Fleming Financial Services Holdings Ltd 6.01% 584,275 $176.3M
23 Jensen Investment Management Inc 5.78% 790,391 $238.5M
24 Carmel Capital Management L.L.C. 5.75% 87,020 $26.3M
25 Evexia Wealth LLC 5.67% 114,693 $21.0M
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 — Kla Corp (KLAC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KLAC?

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KLAC 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 KLAC?

More buyers than sellers — 94% buying: Last quarter: 2,470 funds were net buyers (542 opened a brand new position + 1928 added to an existing one). Only 152 were sellers (35 trimmed + 117 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for KLAC holders?

Elite ownership — 67% AUM from top-100 funds: 74 of 2482 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 67% of total institutional value in KLAC. 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 KLAC?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,240 out of 2,499 hedge funds have held KLAC 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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