Lightpath Technologies Inc (LPTH): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Lightpath Technologies Inc (LPTH) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LPTH has moved +18.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +9.1% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +9.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LPTH gained +35.8% vs +44.8% for XLK. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Lightpath Technologies Inc (LPTH)

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

Smart Money Signals — LPTH

Based on 131 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LPTH 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

131 hedge funds hold LPTH 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 — +236% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+92 new funds entered over the past year (+236% 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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More buyers than sellers — 64% buying

89 buying51 selling

Last quarter: 89 funds were net buyers (45 opened a brand new position + 44 added to an existing one). Only 51 were sellers (31 trimmed + 20 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~45 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 46 → 41 → 45. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mixed — 25% long-term, 59% new

■ 25% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 59% new

Of the 131 current holders: 33 (25%) held >2 years, 21 held 1–2 years, and 77 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

5 → 7 → 46 → 41 → 45 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 46 → 41 → 45. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Early stage — 56% of holders entered in last year

■ 41% veterans ■ 3% 1-2yr ■ 56% new

Of 140 current holders: 78 (56%) entered in the past year, only 58 (41%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.

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Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

26% from top-100 AUM funds

23 of 131 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

6.5

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 6.5/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	131	106	23.58%
13F Shares	37M	29M	24.9%
Total Value	$363M	$316M	15.05%
New Positions	45	41	+4
Increased Positions	43	35	+8
Closed Positions	20	19	+1
Reduced Positions	27	23	+4
Total Calls	5	4	25.0%
Total Puts	4	4	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.8	1.0	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

131

106

23.58%

13F Shares

37M

29M

24.9%

Total Value

$363M

$316M

15.05%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

25.0%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.8

1.0

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

131 + investors

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

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

Top 25 LPTH holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Peregrine Investment Management Inc	3.15%	400,000	$4.0M
2	Palisades Investment Partners, LLC	2.35%	597,492	$6.0M
3	AWM Investment Company, Inc.	2.26%	2,037,610	$20.4M
4	Relyea Zuckerberg Hanson LLC	0.77%	765,605	$7.7M
5	Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC	0.64%	423,658	$4.2M
6	Portolan Capital Management, LLC	0.56%	1,040,462	$10.4M
7	Informed Momentum Co LLC	0.50%	428,086	$4.3M
8	Apis Capital Advisors, LLC	0.43%	276,000	$2.8M
9	Thompson Davis & CO., INC.	0.42%	63,000	$632K
10	Wealth Effects LLC	0.41%	115,500	$1.2M
11	Granahan Investment Management, LLC	0.37%	753,621	$7.6M
12	Telemark Asset Management, LLC	0.36%	385,000	$3.9M
13	Essex Investment Management Co LLC	0.34%	216,531	$2.2M
14	Steadtrust LLC	0.32%	56,379	$565K
15	Needham Investment Management LLC	0.27%	527,500	$5.3M
16	Hood River Capital Management LLC	0.24%	2,435,763	$24.4M
17	EntryPoint Capital, LLC	0.19%	63,639	$638K
18	Driehaus Capital Management LLC	0.16%	2,164,708	$21.7M
19	MYDA Advisors LLC	0.15%	93,717	$940K
20	AIGH Capital Management LLC	0.14%	100,000	$1.0M
21	Murphy Pohlad Asset Management LLC	0.13%	35,200	$353K
22	Bosman Wealth Management, LLC	0.11%	12,198	$122K
23	Royce & Associates LP	0.10%	989,621	$9.9M
24	Pvg Asset Management Corp	0.10%	10,773	$161K
25	Legato Capital Management LLC	0.06%	65,294	$655K

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 — Lightpath Technologies Inc (LPTH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LPTH?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LPTH 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 LPTH?

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying: Last quarter: 89 funds were net buyers (45 opened a brand new position + 44 added to an existing one). Only 51 were sellers (31 trimmed + 20 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for LPTH holders?

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds: 23 of 131 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% 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 LPTH?

Mixed — 25% long-term, 59% new: Of the 131 current holders: 33 (25%) held >2 years, 21 held 1–2 years, and 77 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Lightpath Technologies Inc (LPTH) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LPTH has moved +18.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +9.1% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +9.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LPTH has gained +35.8% vs +44.8% for XLK. 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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Lightpath Technologies Inc (LPTH)

Smart Money Signals — LPTH

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +236% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying

Steady new buyers — ~45 new funds per quarter

Mixed — 25% long-term, 59% new

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Early stage — 56% of holders entered in last year

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

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