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Lincoln Elec Hldgs Inc (LECO)

678 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in LECO. 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
↑ +20
Streak
6Q ▲
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — LECO

Based on 681 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LECO 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
681 hedge funds hold LECO 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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Steady growth — +20% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+113 new funds entered over the past year (+20% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

331 buying305 selling
Last quarter: 331 funds bought or added vs 305 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-27 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 88 → 92 → 114 → 87. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 19% new
409 out of 681 hedge funds have held LECO 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

88 → 88 → 92 → 114 → 87 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 88 → 92 → 114 → 87. A growing number of institutions are discovering LECO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 65% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Of 692 current holders: 449 (65%) 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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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds
58 of 681 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — LECO

In 2026 Q1, 331 hedge funds were net buyers of LECO (87 opened a new position, 244 added to an existing one), while 305 reduced or exited (238 trimmed, 67 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 6 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 36% of total institutional value in LECO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +20 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 681.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LECO

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

Market Analysis: LECO

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Company Profile: LECO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Lincoln Elec Hldgs Inc (LECO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much LECO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 75d ago
LECO
+3.7%
XLI
+8.9%

LECO outperformed XLI by -5.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
LECO
-1.0%
XLI
+329.7%

Since the filing became public, LECO outperformed XLI by -330.7% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

42 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: LECO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 678 661 2.57%
13F Shares 45M 45M 0.71%
Total Value $9.86B $10.65B -7.44%
New Positions 85 114 -29
Increased Positions 241 220 +21
Closed Positions 68 65 +3
Reduced Positions 236 218 +18
Total Calls 6 4 50.0%
Total Puts 6 3 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.75 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

678 + investors

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Top 25 LECO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Park Edge Advisors, LLC 36.23% 631,144 $157.2M
2 Cm Wealth Advisors LLC 7.16% 134,472 $33.6M
3 Absher Wealth Management, LLC 4.14% 141,674 $35.3M
4 Lawson Kroeker Investment Management Inc/Ne 2.96% 40,840 $10.2M
5 Cartenna Capital, LP 2.45% 270,000 $67.3M
6 Midway Capital Research & Management 2.45% 10,423 $2.6M
7 Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC 2.24% 200,120 $49.8M
8 Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. 2.00% 800,524 $199.4M
9 VELA Investment Management, LLC 1.98% 34,635 $8.6M
10 Rogco, LP 1.66% 20,020 $5.0M
11 Ostrum Asset Management 1.46% 104,210 $26.0M
12 AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC 1.45% 9,636 $2.4M
13 Farrow Financial, Inc. 1.36% 9,639 $2.4M
14 Robotti Robert 1.30% 33,408 $8.3M
15 Patten & Patten Inc/Tn 1.30% 86,281 $21.5M
16 Millstone Evans Group, LLC 1.20% 8,057 $2.0M
17 Albert D Mason Inc 1.10% 6,815 $1.7M
18 Morton Community Bank 1.10% 20,270 $5.0M
19 Councilmark Asset Management, LLC 1.08% 7,555 $1.9M
20 ClearAlpha Technologies LP 1.01% 1,966 $490K
21 Saturna Capital Corp 0.94% 268,975 $67.0M
22 Sapience Investments, LLC 0.90% 28 $7K
23 Adams Diversified Equity Fund, INC. 0.85% 97,300 $24.2M
24 Town & Country Bank & Trust CO dba First Bankers Trust CO 0.82% 9,803 $2.4M
25 Alta Capital Management LLC/ 0.82% 42,678 $10.6M
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 — Lincoln Elec Hldgs Inc (LECO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LECO?

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LECO 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 LECO?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 331 funds bought or added vs 305 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 LECO holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 58 of 681 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% 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 LECO?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 409 out of 681 hedge funds have held LECO 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 Lincoln Elec Hldgs Inc (LECO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LECO has moved -1.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +329.7% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -330.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LECO has gained +3.7% vs +8.9% for XLI. 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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