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Knife River Corp (KNF)

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

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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — KNF

Based on 388 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KNF 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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High ownership — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak
388 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 423 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
17 fewer hedge funds hold KNF compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

169 buying175 selling
Last quarter: 175 funds reduced or exited vs 169 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 41 → 60 → 56 → 44. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

58% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 22% new
226 out of 388 hedge funds have held KNF 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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Steady discovery — ~44 new funds/quarter

49 → 41 → 60 → 56 → 44 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 41 → 60 → 56 → 44. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 27% newcomers

58% veterans 16% 1-2yr 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 393 holders: 227 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 61 entered 1–2 years ago, and 105 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds

61% from top-100 AUM funds
56 of 388 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in KNF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

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 — KNF

In 2026 Q2, 169 hedge funds were net buyers of KNF (44 opened a new position, 125 added to an existing one), while 175 reduced or exited (134 trimmed, 41 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 61% of total institutional value in KNF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 388.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KNF

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

Market Analysis: KNF

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

11 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: KNF
385 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 385 385 -
13F Shares 55M 55M -0.03%
Total Value $3.99B $3.97B 0.43%
New Positions 44 56 -12
Increased Positions 123 125 -2
Closed Positions 44 50 -6
Reduced Positions 131 107 +24
Total Calls 4 2 100.0%
Total Puts 1 3 -66.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.25 1.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 KNF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Paradice Investment Management LLC 5.37% 401,904 $33.6M
2 Meixler Investment Management, Ltd. 1.67% 36,077 $3.0M
3 Pecaut & CO. 1.28% 50,140 $4.2M
4 Hudson Value Partners, LLC 1.17% 55,618 $4.7M
5 Future Fund LLC 1.07% 44,484 $3.7M
6 Cladis Investment Advisory, LLC 0.83% 21,267 $1.8M
7 Cascade Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.80% 17,614 $1.5M
8 Register Financial Advisors LLC 0.66% 25,841 $2.2M
9 Moody Aldrich Partners LLC 0.59% 39,316 $3.3M
10 John G Ullman & Associates Inc 0.55% 53,971 $4.5M
11 Clark Financial Services Group Inc /Bd 0.52% 13,067 $1.1M
12 Westwood Holdings Group Inc 0.51% 814,324 $68.1M
13 Angeles Investment Advisors, LLC 0.51% 101,510 $8.5M
14 Emerald Investment Advisers, LLC 0.35% 63,598 $5.3M
15 Riverwater Partners LLC 0.33% 13,338 $1.1M
16 Hood River Capital Management LLC 0.32% 535,074 $44.8M
17 Montgomery Investment Management Inc 0.31% 12,104 $1.0M
18 Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC 0.30% 555,477 $46.5M
19 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 0.26% 339,380 $28.4M
20 Cascade Investment Group, INC. 0.23% 5,000 $418K
21 Unified Investment Management 0.22% 2,902 $243K
22 Heartland Advisors Inc 0.22% 60,000 $5.0M
23 Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC 0.22% 851,516 $71.2M
24 ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC 0.21% 60,000 $5.0M
25 Baillie Gifford & Co 0.21% 2,739,232 $229.1M
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% 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 — Knife River Corp (KNF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KNF?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KNF 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 KNF?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 175 funds reduced or exited vs 169 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for KNF holders?

Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds: 56 of 388 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in KNF. 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 KNF?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 226 out of 388 hedge funds have held KNF 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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