Linde plc (LIN) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Linde plc (LIN)

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Smart Money Signals — LIN

Based on 2360 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · 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

2,360 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 — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+292 new funds entered over the past year (+14% 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 — 57% buying

1250 buying949 selling

Last quarter: 1,250 funds bought or added vs 949 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 (-104 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 175 → 271 → 334 → 230. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 19% new

1,477 out of 2,360 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +99%, value +10%

Value

+9%

+99%

Last quarter: funds added +99% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +10%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

167 → 175 → 271 → 334 → 230 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 175 → 271 → 334 → 230. 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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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 22% new

Entry-cohort mix of 2,409 holders: 1,585 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 299 entered 1–2 years ago, and 525 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

63% from top-100 AUM funds

73 of 2349 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% 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.

3.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	2323	2278	1.98%
13F Shares	398M	384M	3.74%
Total Value	$196.29B	$179.87B	9.13%
New Positions	223	334	-111
Increased Positions	993	938	+55
Closed Positions	167	174	-7
Reduced Positions	778	701	+77
Total Calls	28	32	-12.5%
Total Puts	29	35	-17.14%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.04	1.09	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

2323

2278

1.98%

13F Shares

398M

384M

3.74%

Total Value

$196.29B

$179.87B

9.13%

New Positions

223

334

-111

Increased Positions

993

938

+55

Closed Positions

167

174

-7

Reduced Positions

778

701

+77

Total Calls

-12.5%

Total Puts

-17.14%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.04

1.09

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

2K + investors

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 LIN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Freemont Capital Pte Ltd	53.83%	5,083,319	$2.64B
2	Zeno Equity Partners LLP	10.89%	56,446	$29.3M
3	Pelham Capital Ltd.	10.15%	34,357	$17.8M
4	PSquared Asset Management AG	9.93%	58,580	$30.4M
5	Maren Capital LLC	9.51%	395,385	$205.2M
6	SailingStone Capital Partners LLC	9.47%	97,484	$50.6M
7	Milestones Administradora de Recursos Ltda.	8.65%	86,282	$44.8M
8	Drummond Knight Asset Management Pty Ltd	8.59%	90,227	$46.8M
9	Palestra Capital Management LLC	7.69%	436,859	$226.7M
10	Caisse Des Depots Et Consignations	6.52%	742,277	$385.2M
11	WELLCOME TRUST LTD (THE) as trustee of the WELLCOME TRUST	6.45%	1,120,000	$581.2M
12	Obion Capital Management LP	6.32%	14,309	$7.4M
13	Comgest Global Investors S.A.S.	5.86%	513,091	$266.3M
14	11 Capital Partners LP	5.85%	41,460	$21.5M
15	Bleichroeder LP	5.61%	60,434	$31.4M
16	Clio Asset Management LLC	5.12%	12,422	$6.4M
17	Lansdowne Partners (uk) LLP	5.09%	238,619	$123.8M
18	Lone Pine Capital LLC	4.94%	1,558,081	$808.6M
19	Polaris Capital Management, LLC	4.88%	99,716	$51.7M
20	Impax Asset Management Group plc	4.79%	1,419,343	$736.6M
21	Wallington Asset Management, LLC	4.51%	70,716	$36.7M
22	DJE Kapital AG	4.33%	444,446	$229.9M
23	Ycg, LLC	4.29%	93,887	$48.7M
24	Locust Wood Capital Advisers, LLC	4.26%	341,028	$177.0M
25	Genesis Financial Group, LLC	3.80%	11,259	$5.8M

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 — 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?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 1,250 funds bought or added vs 949 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 LIN holders?

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds: 73 of 2349 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% 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?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,477 out of 2,360 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.

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Linde plc (LIN)

Smart Money Signals — LIN

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +14% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 57% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-104 vs last Q)

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares +99%, value +10%

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 22% newcomers

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

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