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Livanova plc (LIVN)

298 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in LIVN. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +12
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — LIVN

Based on 303 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LIVN 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
303 hedge funds hold LIVN 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
+50 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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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

173 buying127 selling
Last quarter: 173 funds bought or added vs 127 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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Steady new buyers — ~56 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 47 → 45 → 55 → 56. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 25% new
165 out of 303 hedge funds have held LIVN 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 +33% but shares only +11% — price-driven

Value
+33%
Shares
+10%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +33%, but actual share count only changed +11%. 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

47 → 47 → 45 → 55 → 56 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 47 → 45 → 55 → 56. A growing number of institutions are discovering LIVN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 59% veterans vs 29% newcomers

■ 59% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Entry-cohort mix of 305 holders: 179 (59%) are 2+ year veterans, 38 entered 1–2 years ago, and 88 (29%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds

64% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 302 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in LIVN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — LIVN

In 2026 Q2, 173 hedge funds were net buyers of LIVN (56 opened a new position, 117 added to an existing one), while 127 reduced or exited (83 trimmed, 44 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 64% of total institutional value in LIVN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +12 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 303.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LIVN

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

Market Analysis: LIVN

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Company Profile: LIVN

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Livanova plc (LIVN) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much LIVN has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) since the 2026 Q3 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 September 30, 2026 · 45d ago
LIVN
+19.3%
XLV
+11.8%

LIVN outperformed XLV by +7.5% since September 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date November 14, 2026 · 0d ago
LIVN
+0.0%
XLV
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, LIVN outperformed XLV by +0.0% .

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.

14 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: LIVN
2026 Q3 Stats Unlock in 5 days 298 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 298 291 2.41%
13F Shares 59M 58M 1.67%
Total Value $4.76B $3.62B 31.57%
New Positions 54 55 -1
Increased Positions 115 116 -1
Closed Positions 46 38 +8
Reduced Positions 83 81 +2
Total Calls 2 1 100.0%
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q3)

298 + investors

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

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2026 Q3 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 LIVN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Paradice Investment Management LLC 4.24% 328,672 $25.1M
2 Emerald Advisers, LLC 1.43% 678,492 $51.9M
3 Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust 1.34% 429,955 $32.9M
4 Rock Point Advisors, LLC 1.29% 67,706 $5.2M
5 Rhenman & Partners Asset Management AB 1.19% 140,004 $10.7M
6 Alamar Capital Management, LLC 0.92% 23,710 $1.8M
7 Congress Asset Management Co 0.75% 1,502,802 $115.0M
8 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.67% 466,133 $35.7M
9 Nicola Wealth Management LTD. 0.47% 55,000 $4.2M
10 F/m Investments LLC 0.40% 177,754 $13.6M
11 Emerald Investment Advisers, LLC 0.31% 58,546 $4.5M
12 Turner Financial Group, Inc. 0.29% 3,597 $275K
13 Chapin Davis, INC. 0.26% 17,600 $1.3M
14 Artisan Partners Limited Partnership 0.25% 1,797,036 $137.5M
15 Genus Capital Management Inc. 0.24% 31,270 $2.4M
16 Primecap Management Co/Ca/ 0.20% 4,187,158 $320.3M
17 Peregrine Capital Management LLC 0.17% 66,300 $5.1M
18 Gibbs Wealth Management 0.15% 14,957 $1.2M
19 Persistent Asset Partners Ltd 0.15% 6,938 $531K
20 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.13% 69,652 $5.3M
21 MQS Management LLC 0.12% 2,721 $208K
22 Optimize Financial INC. 0.09% 5,880 $450K
23 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.08% 28,207 $2.2M
24 Portside Wealth Group, LLC 0.08% 9,150 $700K
25 Dana Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.07% 33,362 $2.6M
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

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Frequently Asked Questions — Livanova plc (LIVN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LIVN?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LIVN 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 LIVN?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 173 funds bought or added vs 127 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 LIVN holders?

Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 302 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in LIVN. 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 LIVN?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 165 out of 303 hedge funds have held LIVN 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 Livanova plc (LIVN) following the 2026 Q3 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LIVN has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q3 13F filing date (November 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (September 30, 2026), LIVN has gained +19.3% vs +11.8% 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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