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Lincoln Elec Hldgs Inc (LECO)

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Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +20
Streak
7Q ▲
Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — LECO

Based on 704 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 7 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
704 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
+116 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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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

302 buying332 selling
Last quarter: 332 funds reduced or exited vs 302 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 (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 92 → 114 → 88 → 80. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 19% new
418 out of 704 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +31%, value +12%

Value
+12%
Shares
+30%
Last quarter: funds added +31% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +12%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

90 → 92 → 114 → 88 → 80 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 92 → 114 → 88 → 80. LECO is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 714 holders: 458 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 83 entered 1–2 years ago, and 173 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 701 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — LECO

In 2026 Q2, 302 hedge funds were net buyers of LECO (80 opened a new position, 222 added to an existing one), while 332 reduced or exited (272 trimmed, 60 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This marks 7 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 54% of total institutional value in LECO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +20 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 704.

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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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.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: LECO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 694 684 1.46%
13F Shares 45M 47M -4.91%
Total Value $11.34B $10.18B 11.43%
New Positions 78 88 -10
Increased Positions 217 243 -26
Closed Positions 65 66 -1
Reduced Positions 266 237 +29
Total Calls 6 6 -
Total Puts 6 6 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 LECO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Park Edge Advisors, LLC 35.29% 631,144 $167.6M
2 Cm Wealth Advisors LLC 6.46% 134,394 $35.8M
3 Veratis Advisors, Inc. 6.16% 32,800 $8.7M
4 Absher Wealth Management, LLC 4.50% 148,908 $39.5M
5 Lawson Kroeker Investment Management Inc/Ne 2.98% 40,540 $10.8M
6 Diamant Asset Management, INC. 2.78% 15,415 $4.1M
7 Threadgill Financial, LLC 2.70% 24,646 $6.5M
8 Midway Capital Research & Management 2.22% 10,500 $2.8M
9 Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC 2.18% 202,695 $53.8M
10 ClearAlpha Technologies LP 2.10% 4,622 $1.2M
11 VELA Investment Management, LLC 1.98% 34,876 $9.3M
12 Alta Capital Management LLC/ 1.98% 100,038 $26.6M
13 Cartenna Capital, LP 1.86% 295,000 $78.3M
14 Rogco, LP 1.63% 20,020 $5.3M
15 Robotti Robert 1.44% 33,514 $8.9M
16 AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC 1.41% 9,389 $2.5M
17 Farrow Financial, Inc. 1.39% 9,822 $2.6M
18 Patten & Patten Inc/Tn 1.21% 86,281 $22.9M
19 Saturna Capital Corp 1.19% 373,899 $97.7M
20 Millstone Evans Group, LLC 1.14% 7,911 $2.1M
21 Morton Community Bank 1.10% 20,375 $5.4M
22 Councilmark Asset Management, LLC 1.07% 7,583 $2.0M
23 Sone Capital Management, LLC 1.06% 52,193 $13.9M
24 Albert D Mason Inc 1.05% 6,955 $1.8M
25 Merewether Investment Management, LP 0.95% 189,326 $50.3M
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 — 7 quarters in a row: For 7 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?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 332 funds reduced or exited vs 302 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 LECO holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 62 of 701 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% 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?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 418 out of 704 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.

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