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Knowles Corp (KN)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +59
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
64%

Smart Money Signals — KN

Based on 339 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 KN 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
339 hedge funds hold KN 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 — +51% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+115 new funds entered over the past year (+51% 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 — 64% buying

201 buying115 selling
Last quarter: 201 funds were net buyers (85 opened a brand new position + 116 added to an existing one). Only 115 were sellers (89 trimmed + 26 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+41 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KN position: 37 → 52 → 44 → 85. 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 24% new
193 out of 339 hedge funds have held KN 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 +66% but shares only +11% — price-driven

Value
+65%
Shares
+11%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +66%, but actual share count only changed +11%. 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

20 → 37 → 52 → 44 → 85 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 37 → 52 → 44 → 85. A growing number of institutions are discovering KN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 342 holders: 224 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 31 entered 1–2 years ago, and 87 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
57 of 338 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in KN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.2/10 — 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 — KN

In 2026 Q2, 201 hedge funds were net buyers of KN (85 opened a new position, 116 added to an existing one), while 115 reduced or exited (89 trimmed, 26 sold completely) — a 64% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 58% of total institutional value in KN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +59 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 339.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KN

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

Market Analysis: KN

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Knowles Corp (KN) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KN has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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
KN
-11.2%
XLK
-13.2%

KN outperformed XLK by +2.0% since September 30, 2026.

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

Since the filing became public, KN outperformed XLK 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 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KN
2026 Q3 Stats Unlock in 5 days 334 + Investors

Track Smart Money conviction in KN. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 334 280 19.29%
13F Shares 91M 86M 6.49%
Total Value $3.47B $2.16B 60.91%
New Positions 83 44 +39
Increased Positions 115 102 +13
Closed Positions 28 28 -
Reduced Positions 89 86 +3
Total Calls 4 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q3)

334 + investors

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

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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 KN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC 1.48% 1,319,834 $49.0M
2 Intrinsic Edge Capital Management LLC 1.44% 245,399 $9.1M
3 Ballast Asset Management, LP 1.24% 76,597 $2.8M
4 Ariel Investments, LLC 0.77% 1,996,463 $74.2M
5 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.76% 295,335 $11.0M
6 Royce & Associates LP 0.46% 1,367,602 $50.8M
7 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.29% 21,691 $806K
8 Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC 0.28% 2,350,963 $87.3M
9 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.24% 238,341 $8.9M
10 N.F.U. Mutual Unit Managers Ltd 0.11% 15,682 $583K
11 Abel Hall, LLC 0.10% 14,384 $534K
12 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.09% 23,654 $879K
13 Cannell & Spears LLC 0.09% 126,446 $4.7M
14 Madison Asset Management, LLC 0.07% 161,773 $6.0M
15 Cookson Peirce & Co Inc 0.07% 52,480 $1.9M
16 New Age Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.06% 37,609 $1.4M
17 Tectonic Advisors LLC 0.06% 34,599 $1.3M
18 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.06% 6,032 $224K
19 Moran Wealth Management, LLC 0.05% 51,627 $1.9M
20 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.05% 36,185 $1.3M
21 Diamond Hill Capital Management, LLC (Investment Advisor) 0.04% 105,264 $3.9M
22 William Blair Investment Management, LLC 0.04% 334,590 $12.4M
23 Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. 0.04% 562,565 $20.9M
24 Polen Capital Management LLC 0.04% 89,440 $3.3M
25 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.03% 482,753 $18.5M
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

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Frequently Asked Questions — Knowles Corp (KN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KN?

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

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying: Last quarter: 201 funds were net buyers (85 opened a brand new position + 116 added to an existing one). Only 115 were sellers (89 trimmed + 26 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for KN holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 57 of 338 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in KN. 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 KN?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 193 out of 339 hedge funds have held KN 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 Knowles Corp (KN) following the 2026 Q3 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KN has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q3 13F filing date (November 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (September 30, 2026), KN has gained -11.2% vs -13.2% 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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