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Lincoln Edl Svcs Corp (LINC)

192 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in LINC. 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
↑ +39
Streak
8Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — LINC

Based on 192 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LINC 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
192 hedge funds hold LINC 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 — +52% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+66 new funds entered over the past year (+52% 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 — 58% buying

112 buying81 selling
Last quarter: 112 funds bought or added vs 81 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 (+41 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new LINC position: 32 → 22 → 19 → 60. 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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47% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 47% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 31% new
90 out of 192 hedge funds have held LINC 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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Value +70% but shares only +4% — price-driven

Value
+69%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +70%, but actual share count only changed +4%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

24 → 32 → 22 → 19 → 60 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 32 → 22 → 19 → 60. A growing number of institutions are discovering LINC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 35% newcomers

■ 55% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 35% new
Entry-cohort mix of 197 holders: 109 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 19 entered 1–2 years ago, and 69 (35%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds

20% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 192 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — 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 — LINC

In 2026 Q1, 112 hedge funds were net buyers of LINC (60 opened a new position, 52 added to an existing one), while 81 reduced or exited (60 trimmed, 21 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 8 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 20% of total institutional value in LINC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +39 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 192.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LINC

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

Market Analysis: LINC

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Company Profile: LINC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Lincoln Edl Svcs Corp (LINC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much LINC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) since the 2026 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 78d ago
LINC
+12.9%
XLP
+3.3%

LINC outperformed XLP by +9.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
LINC
-6.4%
XLP
+0.1%

Since the filing became public, LINC outperformed XLP by -6.5% .

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.

20 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
5.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: LINC
192 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 192 153 25.49%
13F Shares 28M 27M 3.94%
Total Value $1.10B $646M 69.69%
New Positions 60 19 +41
Increased Positions 52 54 -2
Closed Positions 21 13 +8
Reduced Positions 60 61 -1
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

192 + investors

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

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Top 25 LINC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Juniper Investment Company, LLC 25.16% 1,938,311 $78.9M
2 Pillsbury Lake Capital LLC 7.00% 380,568 $15.5M
3 Pullen Investment Management, LLC 3.84% 187,905 $7.6M
4 Next Century Growth Investors LLC 3.07% 1,040,602 $42.3M
5 Needham Investment Management LLC 2.66% 1,277,500 $52.0M
6 Essex Investment Management Co LLC 2.29% 355,304 $14.5M
7 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 2.12% 192,973 $7.9M
8 Praetorian PR LLC 2.09% 141,000 $5.7M
9 Dauntless Investment Group, LLC 1.60% 59,439 $2.4M
10 Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP 1.40% 825,556 $33.6M
11 Nicholas Investment Partners, LP 1.35% 459,509 $18.7M
12 Auxier Asset Management LLC 1.26% 216,406 $8.8M
13 Harvest Investment Services, LLC 1.16% 155,669 $6.3M
14 RBF Capital, LLC 1.06% 499,070 $20.3M
15 Militia Capital Management LLC 1.02% 110,731 $4.5M
16 Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc. 0.94% 225,681 $9.2M
17 Hanseatic Management Services Inc 0.93% 23,901 $972K
18 Darwins River Capital, LP 0.92% 42,251 $1.7M
19 Lonestar Capital Management LLC 0.91% 150,000 $6.1M
20 Heartland Advisors Inc 0.74% 357,265 $14.5M
21 Steadtrust LLC 0.66% 28,540 $1.2M
22 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.64% 173,558 $7.1M
23 Punch & Associates Investment Management, INC. 0.59% 252,150 $10.3M
24 Journey Advisory Group, LLC 0.54% 155,343 $6.3M
25 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.53% 112,127 $4.6M
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 Edl Svcs Corp (LINC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LINC?

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row: For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LINC 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 LINC?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 112 funds bought or added vs 81 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 LINC holders?

Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds: 40 of 192 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held LINC?

47% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 90 out of 192 hedge funds have held LINC 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.

Is it too late to buy Lincoln Edl Svcs Corp (LINC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LINC has moved -6.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of -6.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LINC has gained +12.9% vs +3.3% for XLP. 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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