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Kulicke & Soffa Inds Inc (KLIC)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +97
Streak
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — KLIC

Based on 465 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KLIC 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
465 hedge funds hold KLIC 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 — +59% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+173 new funds entered over the past year (+59% 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 — 58% buying

270 buying194 selling
Last quarter: 270 funds bought or added vs 194 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 (+50 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KLIC position: 49 → 63 → 90 → 140. 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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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 52% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 31% new
240 out of 465 hedge funds have held KLIC 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 +109% but shares only +19% — price-driven

Value
+108%
Shares
+19%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +109%, but actual share count only changed +19%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

57 → 49 → 63 → 90 → 140 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 49 → 63 → 90 → 140. 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 — 62% veterans vs 31% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 31% new
Entry-cohort mix of 476 holders: 296 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 31 entered 1–2 years ago, and 149 (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
59 of 462 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in KLIC. 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 — KLIC

In 2026 Q2, 270 hedge funds were net buyers of KLIC (140 opened a new position, 130 added to an existing one), while 194 reduced or exited (151 trimmed, 43 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 60% of total institutional value in KLIC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +97 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 465.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KLIC

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

Market Analysis: KLIC

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

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No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

19 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: KLIC
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 459 368 24.73%
13F Shares 49M 48M 2.55%
Total Value $6.28B $3.04B 106.64%
New Positions 139 90 +49
Increased Positions 128 118 +10
Closed Positions 45 43 +2
Reduced Positions 149 121 +28
Total Calls 7 5 40.0%
Total Puts 7 3 133.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.6 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 KLIC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Divisar Capital Management LLC 5.57% 180,828 $24.2M
2 Shannon River Fund Management LLC 4.00% 334,781 $44.8M
3 HERALD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd 3.20% 176,600 $23.6M
4 Bridge City Capital, LLC 3.03% 99,331 $13.3M
5 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 2.75% 1,000,293 $133.8M
6 Emerald Advisers, LLC 1.74% 551,535 $73.8M
7 Evergreen Quality Fund GP, Ltd. 1.72% 798,994 $106.9M
8 Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust 1.64% 349,295 $46.7M
9 Globeflex Capital L P 1.52% 88,998 $11.9M
10 Total Wealth Planning & Management, Inc. 1.36% 15,007 $2.0M
11 4D Advisors, LLC 1.16% 22,500 $3.0M
12 Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC 1.12% 60,027 $4.8M
13 Teza Capital Management LLC 0.87% 3,387 $453K
14 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.80% 67,458 $9.0M
15 SG Capital Management LLC 0.78% 71,026 $9.5M
16 Oak Ridge Investments LLC 0.77% 101,289 $13.5M
17 Tairen Capital Ltd 0.74% 62,786 $8.4M
18 Congress Asset Management Co 0.72% 878,002 $117.4M
19 Paradigm Capital Management Inc/Ny 0.61% 166,825 $22.3M
20 Penbrook Management LLC 0.61% 7,100 $950K
21 Braeburn Wealth Management LLC 0.58% 10,096 $1.4M
22 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.56% 25,451 $3.4M
23 Algert Global LLC 0.51% 319,794 $42.8M
24 Systematic Financial Management LP 0.50% 188,684 $25.2M
25 Rodgers Brothers Inc. 0.50% 38,675 $5.2M
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 — Kulicke & Soffa Inds Inc (KLIC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KLIC?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 270 funds bought or added vs 194 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 KLIC holders?

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 59 of 462 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in KLIC. 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 KLIC?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 240 out of 465 hedge funds have held KLIC 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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