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LINCOLN ELEC HLDGS INC (LECO)

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

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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — LECO

Based on 620 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 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
620 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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Fast accumulation — +22% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+111 new funds entered over the past year (+22% 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 — 55% buying

325 buying266 selling
Last quarter: 325 funds bought or added vs 266 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 (+23 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new LECO position: 83 → 84 → 87 → 110. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

62% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 21% new
383 out of 620 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

66 → 83 → 84 → 87 → 110 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 83 → 84 → 87 → 110. 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 11% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 626 current holders: 407 (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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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 620 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in LECO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
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.

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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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

73 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: LECO
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 626 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 626 581 7.75%
13F Shares 43M 41M 4.99%
Total Value $10.24B $9.63B 6.33%
New Positions 110 87 +23
Increased Positions 223 226 -3
Closed Positions 65 65 -
Reduced Positions 211 203 +8
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 3 4 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

626 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of LECO — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Park Edge Advisors, LLC 36.23% 631,144 $157.2M
2 LAWSON KROEKER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC/NE 2.96% 40,840 $10.2M
3 DIAMANT ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. 2.80% 3,839,568 $3.8M
4 Midway Capital Research & Management 2.45% 10,423 $2.6M
5 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 2.00% 800,524 $199.4M
6 AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC 1.45% 9,636 $2.4M
7 ALBERT D MASON INC 1.10% 6,815 $1.7M
8 ADAMS DIVERSIFIED EQUITY FUND, INC. 0.85% 97,300 $24.2M
9 Town & Country Bank & Trust CO dba First Bankers Trust CO 0.82% 9,803 $2.4M
10 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.79% 77,281 $19.2M
11 TILIA FIDUCIARY PARTNERS, INC. 0.75% 5,515 $1.4M
12 Cornerstone Wealth Group, LLC 0.74% 44,558 $11.6M
13 Morey & Quinn Wealth Partners, LLC 0.71% 4,030 $1.0M
14 PCB Capital LLC 0.63% 1,636 $392K
15 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.63% 305,870 $76.2M
16 MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust, FSB 0.58% 85,997 $21.4M
17 Oak Thistle LLC 0.57% 23,623 $5.9M
18 BRIGHT ROCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.49% 10,000 $2.5M
19 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.49% 15,070 $3.8M
20 K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc 0.49% 12,000 $3.0M
21 KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION/OH 0.49% 537,086 $133.8M
22 Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.45% 13,886 $3.5M
23 Sharkey, Howes & Javer 0.30% 8,914 $2.2M
24 THREADGILL FINANCIAL, LLC 0.29% 3,981 $992K
25 Ledyard National Bank 0.25% 11,351 $2.8M
Investor Ownership
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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 — LINCOLN ELEC HLDGS INC (LECO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LECO?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 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 — 55% buying: Last quarter: 325 funds bought or added vs 266 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?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 620 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in LECO. 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 LECO?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 383 out of 620 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.

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.