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Liquidity Svcs Inc (LQDT)

181 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in LQDT. 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
↑ +3
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — LQDT

Based on 183 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LQDT 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 (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
183 hedge funds hold LQDT 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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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
8 fewer hedge funds hold LQDT compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

102 buying82 selling
Last quarter: 102 funds bought or added vs 82 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 — ~26 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 16 → 26 → 30 → 26. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 17% new
121 out of 183 hedge funds have held LQDT 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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Growing discovery — still being found

37 → 16 → 26 → 30 → 26 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 16 → 26 → 30 → 26. A growing number of institutions are discovering LQDT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 72% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 184 holders: 133 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 14 entered 1–2 years ago, and 37 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds

33% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 183 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 — LQDT

In 2026 Q1, 102 hedge funds were net buyers of LQDT (26 opened a new position, 76 added to an existing one), while 82 reduced or exited (59 trimmed, 23 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 33% of total institutional value in LQDT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 183.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LQDT

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

Market Analysis: LQDT

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Company Profile: LQDT

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Liquidity Svcs Inc (LQDT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much LQDT has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 80d ago
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XLY
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LQDT outperformed XLY by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
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XLY
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Since the filing became public, LQDT outperformed XLY by nan% .

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.

22 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: LQDT
181 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 181 180 0.56%
13F Shares 24M 25M -0.99%
Total Value $705M $741M -4.98%
New Positions 25 30 -5
Increased Positions 75 61 +14
Closed Positions 24 18 +6
Reduced Positions 58 70 -12
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

181 + investors

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Top 25 LQDT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Access Investment Management LLC 1.63% 200,170 $6.1M
2 Punch & Associates Investment Management, INC. 1.62% 920,394 $28.1M
3 Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC 1.02% 539,539 $16.5M
4 Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC 1.02% 597,243 $18.3M
5 Staley Capital Advisers Inc 0.70% 539,355 $16.5M
6 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.58% 20,684 $632K
7 Essex Investment Management Co LLC 0.52% 108,004 $3.3M
8 Values First Advisors, Inc. 0.48% 30,262 $925K
9 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.26% 137,975 $4.2M
10 Willis Investment Counsel 0.22% 132,426 $4.0M
11 Chatham Capital Group, INC. 0.17% 39,445 $1.2M
12 Ellsworth Advisors, LLC 0.15% 26,380 $806K
13 Globeflex Capital L P 0.12% 27,002 $825K
14 Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC 0.12% 521,614 $15.9M
15 VARCOV Co. 0.11% 9,433 $288K
16 Royce & Associates LP 0.10% 341,503 $10.4M
17 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.10% 58,918 $1.8M
18 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.09% 33,859 $1.0M
19 Bridge City Capital, LLC 0.07% 8,720 $267K
20 Select Equity Group, L.P. 0.07% 462,267 $14.1M
21 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.07% 1,501,667 $45.9M
22 Truist Financial Corp 0.06% 1,448,892 $44.3M
23 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.04% 8,070 $247K
24 State of Wyoming 0.03% 8,761 $268K
25 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.03% 9,583 $293K
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 — Liquidity Svcs Inc (LQDT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LQDT?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LQDT 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 LQDT?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 102 funds bought or added vs 82 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 LQDT holders?

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds: 43 of 183 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% 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 LQDT?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 121 out of 183 hedge funds have held LQDT 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 Liquidity Svcs Inc (LQDT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LQDT has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LQDT has gained nan% vs nan% for XLY. 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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