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Lincoln Natl Corp Ind (LNC)

602 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in LNC. 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
↓ -15
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — LNC

Based on 610 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their LNC positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
610 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
+53 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 — 52% buying

319 buying295 selling
Last quarter: 319 funds bought or added vs 295 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.
⚠️

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-19 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 71 → 90 → 104 → 85. 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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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 16% new
406 out of 610 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -1%, value -23%

Value
-22%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: funds added -1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -23%. 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

76 → 71 → 90 → 104 → 85 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 71 → 90 → 104 → 85. A growing number of institutions are discovering LNC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 637 holders: 446 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 71 entered 1–2 years ago, and 120 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
54 of 605 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — LNC

In 2026 Q1, 319 hedge funds were net buyers of LNC (85 opened a new position, 234 added to an existing one), while 295 reduced or exited (195 trimmed, 100 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 41% of total institutional value in LNC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -15 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 610.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LNC

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

Market Analysis: LNC

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Company Profile: LNC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Lincoln Natl Corp Ind (LNC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much LNC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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
LNC
+7.0%
XLF
+1220.3%

LNC outperformed XLF by -1213.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
LNC
+10.5%
XLF
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, LNC outperformed XLF by +5.7% .

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.

34 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
6.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: LNC
602 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 602 625 -3.68%
13F Shares 161M 163M -1.13%
Total Value $5.38B $6.99B -22.99%
New Positions 82 104 -22
Increased Positions 226 211 +15
Closed Positions 105 73 +32
Reduced Positions 186 185 +1
Total Calls 14 17 -17.65%
Total Puts 18 18 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.29 1.06 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

602 + investors

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

QUARTER:
Top 25 LNC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Bain Capital Prairie, LLC 100.00% 18,759,497 $666.0M
2 Miller Value Partners, LLC 5.29% 570,690 $20.3M
3 Algebris (uk) Ltd 3.49% 1,361,885 $48.3M
4 New Vernon Investment Management LLC 3.17% 84,154 $3.0M
5 Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC 2.93% 285,000 $10.1M
6 Loudon Investment Management, LLC 2.59% 135,489 $4.8M
7 Cander Asset Management LP 2.50% 392,881 $13.9M
8 Collar Capital Management, LLC 2.23% 97,208 $3.5M
9 Access Investment Management LLC 1.86% 196,500 $7.0M
10 Cordgrass Capital Advisors, LLC 1.83% 219,577 $7.8M
11 Parrish Capital LLC 1.35% 33,521 $1.5M
12 Mork Capital Management, LLC 1.26% 50,000 $1.8M
13 Allen Wealth Management, LLC 1.04% 58,752 $2.1M
14 Icon Advisers Inc/Co 0.97% 118,450 $4.2M
15 Insight Inv LLC 0.94% 48,577 $1.7M
16 DMC Group, LLC 0.75% 31,313 $1.1M
17 Trust Investment Advisors 0.74% 35,754 $1.3M
18 Nicholas Wealth, LLC. 0.71% 29,091 $1.0M
19 Hedeker Wealth, LLC 0.66% 87,955 $3.1M
20 Register Financial Advisors LLC 0.63% 48,304 $1.7M
21 HFG Advisors, Inc. 0.58% 23,284 $827K
22 Keynote Financial Services LLC 0.57% 30,125 $1.1M
23 Wealthstar Advisors, LLC 0.55% 33,317 $1.2M
24 1620 Investment Advisors, INC. 0.49% 20,251 $719K
25 Range Financial Group LLC 0.43% 36,175 $1.3M
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?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their LNC positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for LNC?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 319 funds bought or added vs 295 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 — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 54 of 605 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% 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: 406 out of 610 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LNC has moved +10.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LNC has gained +7.0% vs +1220.3% 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.

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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