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LINDE PLC (LIN)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in LIN. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — LIN

Based on 1977 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LIN 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
1,977 hedge funds hold LIN 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+134 new funds entered over the past year (+7% 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 — 46% buying

922 buying1062 selling
Last quarter: 1,062 funds reduced or exited vs 922 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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More new buyers each quarter (+90 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new LIN position: 208 → 154 → 157 → 247. 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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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

68% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 14% new
1,337 out of 1,977 hedge funds have held LIN 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

210 → 208 → 154 → 157 → 247 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 208 → 154 → 157 → 247. A growing number of institutions are discovering LIN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

67% veterans 14% 1-2yr 20% new
Of 2,032 current holders: 1,356 (67%) 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 — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
49 of 1977 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in LIN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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: LIN

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

Market Analysis: LIN

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Company Profile: LIN

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

170 top-rated funds 37 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
5.2
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Hedge Fund Positioning: LIN
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 19 days 2K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 2032 2019 0.64%
13F Shares 376M 367M 2.56%
Total Value $154.82B $168.80B -8.28%
New Positions 250 161 +89
Increased Positions 773 932 -159
Closed Positions 236 148 +88
Reduced Positions 893 768 +125
Total Calls 27 29 -6.9%
Total Puts 29 31 -6.45%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.07 1.07 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of LIN — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 WELLCOME TRUST LTD (THE) as trustee of the WELLCOME TRUST 6.86% 1,120,000 $555.3M
2 Hikari Power Ltd 6.79% 157,080 $78K
3 CAISSE DES DEPOTS ET CONSIGNATIONS 6.07% 742,277 $368.0M
4 Exane Asset Management 5.99% 51,358 $29.3M
5 Clio Asset Management LLC 5.35% 12,868 $6.4M
6 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 5.05% 124,583 $61.8M
7 Wallington Asset Management, LLC 4.66% 70,748 $35.1M
8 Reliant Investment Management, LLC 4.15% 17,378 $8.6M
9 Ayrshire Capital Management LLC 4.09% 15,935 $7.9M
10 Heirloom Wealth Management 3.92% 43,888 $21.8M
11 S.E.E.D. Planning Group LLC 3.88% 26,961 $13.4M
12 Cutter & CO Brokerage, Inc. 3.43% 31,098 $14.5M
13 McCollum Christoferson Group LLC 3.29% 35,836 $10.9M
14 Fruth Investment Management 3.24% 26,192 $13K
15 Dilation Capital Management LP 3.15% 12,645 $6.3M
16 ADAMS NATURAL RESOURCES FUND, INC. 3.09% 53,700 $26.6M
17 Shelter Mutual Insurance Co 2.91% 26,440 $13.1M
18 HENDLEY & CO INC 2.78% 15,170 $8K
19 SHIKIAR ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 2.70% 18,879 $9K
20 Corundum Group, Inc. 2.63% 15,863 $7.9M
21 ABN AMRO Bank N.V. 2.61% 484,371 $242.5M
22 GUYASUTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC 2.61% 91,077 $45.2M
23 Phraction Management LLC 2.48% 24,170 $12.0M
24 Sky Investment Group LLC 2.47% 29,117 $14.4M
25 Greystone Financial Group, LLC 2.45% 17,490 $8.7M
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 — LINDE PLC (LIN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LIN?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LIN 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 LIN?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 1,062 funds reduced or exited vs 922 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 LIN holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 49 of 1977 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in LIN. 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 LIN?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,337 out of 1,977 hedge funds have held LIN 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.