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Kulicke & Soffa Inds Inc (KLIC)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +46
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — KLIC

Based on 366 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 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
366 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 — +34% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+93 new funds entered over the past year (+34% 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 — 56% buying

209 buying164 selling
Last quarter: 209 funds bought or added vs 164 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 (+27 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KLIC position: 56 → 49 → 63 → 90. 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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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 23% new
213 out of 366 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 +43% but shares only +2% — price-driven

Value
+42%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +43%, but actual share count only changed +2%. 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

39 → 56 → 49 → 63 → 90 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 56 → 49 → 63 → 90. A growing number of institutions are discovering KLIC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 373 holders: 251 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 26 entered 1–2 years ago, and 96 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
51 of 365 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — 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 Q1, 209 hedge funds were net buyers of KLIC (90 opened a new position, 119 added to an existing one), while 164 reduced or exited (120 trimmed, 44 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 39% of total institutional value in KLIC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +46 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 366.

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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Company Profile: KLIC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Kulicke & Soffa Inds Inc (KLIC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KLIC 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 · 79d ago
KLIC
+77.3%
XLK
+39.8%

KLIC outperformed XLK by +37.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
KLIC
+18.5%
XLK
+5.4%

Since the filing became public, KLIC outperformed XLK by +13.1% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

32 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KLIC
365 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 365 320 14.06%
13F Shares 48M 47M 1.86%
Total Value $3.04B $2.13B 42.85%
New Positions 89 63 +26
Increased Positions 117 88 +29
Closed Positions 44 34 +10
Reduced Positions 120 122 -2
Total Calls 5 3 66.67%
Total Puts 3 2 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.6 0.67 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

365 + investors

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

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Top 25 KLIC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Divisar Capital Management LLC 5.31% 316,887 $20.8M
2 Berkshire Capital Holdings Inc 2.93% 123,690 $8.1M
3 4D Advisors, LLC 2.50% 60,000 $3.9M
4 HERALD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd 2.24% 244,100 $16.0M
5 Bridge City Capital, LLC 1.72% 94,284 $6.2M
6 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 1.68% 1,151,020 $75.6M
7 Emerald Advisers, LLC 1.18% 568,996 $37.4M
8 Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust 1.11% 349,295 $23.0M
9 Globeflex Capital L P 0.97% 98,028 $6.4M
10 Icon Advisers Inc/Co 0.88% 58,000 $3.8M
11 Total Wealth Planning & Management, Inc. 0.86% 17,688 $1.2M
12 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.52% 68,520 $4.5M
13 Paradigm Capital Management Inc/Ny 0.43% 171,325 $11.3M
14 Royce & Associates LP 0.38% 587,147 $38.6M
15 Ceredex Value Advisors LLC 0.38% 182,650 $12.0M
16 Braeburn Wealth Management LLC 0.37% 9,915 $652K
17 Oak Ridge Investments LLC 0.37% 85,651 $5.6M
18 Penbrook Management LLC 0.35% 7,100 $467K
19 Legacy Capital Group California, Inc. 0.35% 13,800 $907K
20 Systematic Financial Management LP 0.33% 221,455 $14.6M
21 Nano Cap New Millennium Growth Fund L P 0.31% 5,000 $329K
22 Rodgers Brothers Inc. 0.31% 40,200 $2.6M
23 Verdad Advisers, LP 0.28% 3,791 $249K
24 Oak Associates Ltd /Oh/ 0.27% 61,401 $4.0M
25 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.26% 957,576 $62.9M
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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 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 — 56% buying: Last quarter: 209 funds bought or added vs 164 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?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 51 of 365 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 KLIC?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 213 out of 366 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.

Is it too late to buy Kulicke & Soffa Inds Inc (KLIC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KLIC has moved +18.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.4% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +13.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KLIC has gained +77.3% vs +39.8% for XLK. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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