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Lifestance Health Group Inc (LFST)

278 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in LFST. 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
↑ +60
Streak
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Buyers last Q
72%

Smart Money Signals — LFST

Based on 284 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 LFST 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
284 hedge funds hold LFST 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 — +46% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+89 new funds entered over the past year (+46% 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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More buyers than sellers — 72% buying

209 buying83 selling
Last quarter: 209 funds were net buyers (92 opened a brand new position + 117 added to an existing one). Only 83 were sellers (51 trimmed + 32 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+45 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new LFST position: 53 → 39 → 47 → 92. 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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Mixed — 32% long-term, 38% new

■ 32% conviction (2yr+) ■ 30% medium ■ 38% new
Of the 284 current holders: 91 (32%) held >2 years, 85 held 1–2 years, and 108 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Value +79% but shares only +3% — price-driven

Value
+79%
Shares
+2%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +79%, but actual share count only changed +3%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

41 → 53 → 39 → 47 → 92 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 53 → 39 → 47 → 92. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 42% veterans vs 45% newcomers

■ 42% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 45% new
Entry-cohort mix of 288 holders: 120 (42%) are 2+ year veterans, 39 entered 1–2 years ago, and 129 (45%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
50 of 280 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in LFST. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.5
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.5/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — LFST

In 2026 Q2, 209 hedge funds were net buyers of LFST (92 opened a new position, 117 added to an existing one), while 83 reduced or exited (51 trimmed, 32 sold completely) — a 72% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 50% of total institutional value in LFST is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +60 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 284.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LFST

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

Market Analysis: LFST

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Company Profile: LFST

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Lifestance Health Group Inc (LFST) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much LFST has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 60d ago
LFST
+14.8%
XLV
+8.1%

LFST outperformed XLV by +6.7% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 15d ago
LFST
-1.0%
XLV
+2.5%

Since the filing became public, LFST outperformed XLV by -3.5% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

13 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: LFST
278 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 278 224 24.11%
13F Shares 376M 368M 2.02%
Total Value $3.97B $2.34B 69.33%
New Positions 91 47 +44
Increased Positions 113 91 +22
Closed Positions 33 29 +4
Reduced Positions 51 53 -2
Total Calls 6 4 50.0%
Total Puts 2 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

278 + investors

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

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Top 25 LFST holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Summit Partners L P 41.00% 23,310,115 $249.7M
2 Tpg GP A, LLC 23.93% 111,744,614 $1.20B
3 Integral Health Asset Management, LLC 1.27% 3,000,000 $32.1M
4 Semanteon Capital Management, LP 1.05% 21,784 $233K
5 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.55% 83,600 $895K
6 Formula Growth Ltd 0.55% 145,000 $1.6M
7 ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC 0.52% 1,168,349 $12.5M
8 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.47% 115,039 $1.2M
9 MYDA Advisors LLC 0.30% 190,000 $2.0M
10 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.28% 1,147,200 $12.3M
11 Turner Financial Group, Inc. 0.25% 23,418 $251K
12 Orbimed Advisors LLC 0.19% 947,400 $10.1M
13 Fort Baker Capital Management LP 0.17% 216,000 $2.3M
14 Symmetry Peak Management LLC 0.15% 50,000 $536K
15 Smithbridge Asset Management Inc/de 0.12% 84,542 $905K
16 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.11% 197,926 $2.1M
17 Militia Capital Management LLC 0.11% 167,444 $1.1M
18 Contravisory Investment Management, INC. 0.08% 42,111 $451K
19 Jennison Associates LLC 0.08% 12,077,557 $129.4M
20 Everhart Financial Group, Inc. 0.08% 111,409 $1.2M
21 State of Wyoming 0.07% 68,678 $736K
22 Trexquant Investment LP 0.07% 1,114,185 $11.9M
23 Woodline Partners LP 0.07% 2,068,445 $22.2M
24 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.06% 186,589 $2.0M
25 Alpine Woods Capital Investors, LLC 0.06% 26,029 $279K
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 — Lifestance Health Group Inc (LFST)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LFST?

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

More buyers than sellers — 72% buying: Last quarter: 209 funds were net buyers (92 opened a brand new position + 117 added to an existing one). Only 83 were sellers (51 trimmed + 32 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for LFST holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 50 of 280 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in LFST. 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 LFST?

Mixed — 32% long-term, 38% new: Of the 284 current holders: 91 (32%) held >2 years, 85 held 1–2 years, and 108 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Lifestance Health Group Inc (LFST) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LFST has moved -1.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +2.5% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), LFST has gained +14.8% vs +8.1% for XLV. 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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