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LAUREATE ED INC (LAUR)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +23
Streak
9Q ▲
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — LAUR

Based on 296 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LAUR 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
296 hedge funds hold LAUR 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 — +44% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+91 new funds entered over the past year (+44% 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 — 51% buying

160 buying154 selling
Last quarter: 160 funds bought or added vs 154 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 (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new LAUR position: 42 → 39 → 53 → 61. 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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47% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 47% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 27% new
138 out of 296 hedge funds have held LAUR 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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Growing discovery — still being found

38 → 42 → 39 → 53 → 61 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 42 → 39 → 53 → 61. A growing number of institutions are discovering LAUR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 52% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 52% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 36% new
Of 297 current holders: 155 (52%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 296 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in LAUR. 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LAUR

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

Market Analysis: LAUR

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Company Profile: LAUR

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

51 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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5.1
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: LAUR
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 13 days 297 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 297 273 8.79%
13F Shares 128M 132M -3.49%
Total Value $4.25B $4.12B 3.02%
New Positions 61 53 +8
Increased Positions 99 89 +10
Closed Positions 38 24 +14
Reduced Positions 116 108 +8
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

297 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of LAUR — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Snow Phipps Group, LLC 23.94% 2,182,658 $76.0M
2 Aubrey Capital Management Ltd 5.02% 268,005 $9.3M
3 North of South Capital LLP 4.78% 1,526,892 $53.2M
4 Marathon Asset Management Ltd 2.00% 1,496,235 $52.1M
5 LEUTHOLD GROUP, LLC 0.77% 207,318 $7.2M
6 Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC 0.60% 58,607 $2K
7 Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia, Omsesidigt 0.58% 340,800 $14.9M
8 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.55% 195,603 $7K
9 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.29% 311,111 $10.8M
10 Union Bancaire Privee, UBP SA 0.29% 600,408 $20.9M
11 Candriam S.C.A. 0.21% 1,142,109 $39.8M
12 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 0.20% 71,800 $2.5M
13 WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. 0.14% 15,505 $540K
14 AlphaQuest LLC 0.13% 70,573 $2.4M
15 Archford Capital Strategies, LLC 0.13% 32,432 $1.1M
16 Lifestyle Asset Management, Inc. 0.12% 10,727 $374K
17 BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S 0.09% 238,649 $8K
18 JLB & ASSOCIATES INC 0.08% 15,588 $543K
19 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.06% 104,152 $3.6M
20 Swedbank AB 0.06% 1,715,949 $59.8M
21 Covestor Ltd 0.06% 2,343 —
22 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLS RETRMT SYS 0.04% 244,718 $8.5M
23 EVOLVE PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 0.04% 23,269 $811K
24 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 14,787 $515K
25 Claro Advisors Inc. 0.04% 10,019 $349K
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 — LAUREATE ED INC (LAUR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LAUR?

Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row: For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LAUR 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 LAUR?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 160 funds bought or added vs 154 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 LAUR holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 39 of 296 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in LAUR. 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 LAUR?

47% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 138 out of 296 hedge funds have held LAUR 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.