Lincoln Natl Corp Ind (LNC) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Lincoln Natl Corp Ind (LNC) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LNC has moved -6.6% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -3.9% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.7%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), LNC gained +20.1% vs +4.2% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Lincoln Natl Corp Ind (LNC)

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

Smart Money Signals — LNC

Based on 619 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added LNC 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 (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak

619 hedge funds hold LNC 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 — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+57 new funds entered over the past year (+10% 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 — 54% buying

324 buying281 selling

Last quarter: 324 funds bought or added vs 281 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 — ~87 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 90 → 104 → 86 → 87. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 17% new

414 out of 619 hedge funds have held LNC 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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Steady discovery — ~87 new funds/quarter

73 → 90 → 104 → 86 → 87 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 90 → 104 → 86 → 87. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 17% newcomers

■ 72% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 17% new

Entry-cohort mix of 648 holders: 464 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 75 entered 1–2 years ago, and 109 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds

60 of 612 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in LNC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.5

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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	608	613	-0.82%
13F Shares	168M	163M	2.57%
Total Value	$5.61B	$5.48B	2.22%
New Positions	86	86	-
Increased Positions	230	230	-
Closed Positions	84	99	-15
Reduced Positions	190	187	+3
Total Calls	18	14	28.57%
Total Puts	18	18	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	1.29	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

608

613

-0.82%

13F Shares

168M

163M

2.57%

Total Value

$5.61B

$5.48B

2.22%

New Positions

Increased Positions

230

Closed Positions

-15

Reduced Positions

190

187

Total Calls

28.57%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

1.29

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

608 + investors

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

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

Top 25 LNC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Bain Capital Prairie, LLC	100.00%	18,759,497	$663.1M
2	Miller Value Partners, LLC	5.04%	603,160	$21.3M
3	Cander Asset Management LP	4.04%	617,639	$21.8M
4	Algebris (uk) Ltd	2.95%	1,271,655	$44.8M
5	Cordgrass Capital Advisors, LLC	2.89%	219,565	$7.8M
6	New Vernon Investment Management LLC	2.73%	63,115	$2.2M
7	Loudon Investment Management, LLC	2.19%	126,004	$4.5M
8	Collar Capital Management, LLC	2.00%	95,763	$3.4M
9	Access Investment Management LLC	1.78%	196,500	$6.9M
10	Mork Capital Management, LLC	1.13%	50,000	$1.8M
11	Parrish Capital LLC	0.98%	28,702	$1.0M
12	Allen Wealth Management, LLC	0.96%	55,905	$2.0M
13	Insight Inv LLC	0.80%	47,727	$1.7M
14	DMC Group, LLC	0.62%	25,475	$901K
15	Trust Investment Advisors	0.60%	35,626	$1.3M
16	Hedeker Wealth, LLC	0.59%	87,698	$3.1M
17	Nicholas Wealth, LLC.	0.57%	29,377	$1.0M
18	Interval Partners, LP	0.55%	608,421	$21.5M
19	Register Financial Advisors LLC	0.52%	48,313	$1.7M
20	HFG Advisors, Inc.	0.51%	23,284	$823K
21	Keynote Financial Services LLC	0.49%	29,805	$1.1M
22	Olympiad Research LP	0.46%	6,313	$223K
23	Prana Capital Management, LP	0.40%	371,356	$13.1M
24	Range Financial Group LLC	0.39%	40,745	$1.4M
25	1620 Investment Advisors, INC.	0.36%	16,445	$581K

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 Natl Corp Ind (LNC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LNC?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added LNC 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 LNC?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 324 funds bought or added vs 281 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 LNC holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 60 of 612 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in LNC. 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 LNC?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 414 out of 619 hedge funds have held LNC 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 Natl Corp Ind (LNC) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LNC has moved -6.6% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -3.9% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.7%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), LNC has gained +20.1% vs +4.2% for XLF. 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.

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Lincoln Natl Corp Ind (LNC)

Smart Money Signals — LNC

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (99% of max)

Steady growth — +10% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 54% buying

Steady new buyers — ~87 new funds per quarter

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~87 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 17% newcomers

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

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