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Lam Research Corp (LRCX)

3K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in LRCX. 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
↑ +265
Streak
6Q ▲
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — LRCX

Based on 2629 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LRCX 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
2,629 hedge funds hold LRCX 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 — +50% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+880 new funds entered over the past year (+50% 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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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

1324 buying1227 selling
Last quarter: 1,324 funds bought or added vs 1,227 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-30 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 259 → 355 → 447 → 417. 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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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 26% new
1,383 out of 2,629 hedge funds have held LRCX 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+12% value, -9% shares)

Value
+12%
Shares
-8%
Last quarter: total value of institutional LRCX holdings rose +12% even though funds reduced share count by 9%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

281 → 259 → 355 → 447 → 417 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 259 → 355 → 447 → 417. A growing number of institutions are discovering LRCX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 59% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 59% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Of 2,729 current holders: 1,611 (59%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
68 of 2629 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in LRCX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — LRCX

In 2026 Q1, 1324 hedge funds were net buyers of LRCX (417 opened a new position, 907 added to an existing one), while 1227 reduced or exited (1075 trimmed, 152 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 6 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 47% of total institutional value in LRCX is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +265 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 2629.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LRCX

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

Market Analysis: LRCX

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Company Profile: LRCX

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Lam Research Corp (LRCX) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much LRCX has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 77d ago
LRCX
+82.0%
XLK
+42.3%

LRCX outperformed XLK by +39.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
LRCX
+36.6%
XLK
+7.3%

Since the filing became public, LRCX outperformed XLK by +29.3% .

Interpretation: The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

140 top-rated funds 98 high-conviction
Consensus
9.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
7.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: LRCX
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 2607 2364 10.28%
13F Shares 1.01B 1.11B -8.62%
Total Value $207.74B $185.09B 12.24%
New Positions 409 447 -38
Increased Positions 869 763 +106
Closed Positions 166 157 +9
Reduced Positions 1053 884 +169
Total Calls 51 50 2.0%
Total Puts 53 50 6.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.04 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 LRCX holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Oaktop Capital Management II, L.P. 35.86% 2,249,394 $480.6M
2 Four Tree Island Advisory LLC 24.62% 228,300 $48.8M
3 Trybe Capital Management LP 17.58% 478,246 $102.2M
4 Blue Whale Capital LLP 13.11% 1,290,589 $275.7M
5 Harbor Island Capital LLC 12.68% 159,785 $34.1M
6 Trivest Advisors Ltd 12.55% 815,700 $174.3M
7 Heard Capital LLC 11.83% 1,070,880 $228.8M
8 Miller Capital Partners, Inc. 10.56% 102,851 $22.0M
9 Crosslink Capital Inc 10.23% 489,009 $104.5M
10 McBroom & Associates, LLC 7.55% 63,412 $13.5M
11 Coatue Management LLC 7.39% 10,043,505 $2.15B
12 Winmill & CO. Inc 6.72% 109,000 $23.3M
13 Pincus Capital Management, LP 6.39% 42,937 $9.2M
14 Science & Technology Partners, L.P. 6.08% 108,700 $23.2M
15 Green Alpha Advisors, LLC 5.97% 28,386 $6.1M
16 Decision Investments, Inc 5.97% 24,559 $5.2M
17 Grand Alliance Asset Management Ltd 5.82% 45,000 $9.6M
18 Taylor Hoffman Capital Management LLC 5.80% 88,042 $18.8M
19 Napean Trading & Investment Co (Singapore) PTE Ltd 5.35% 58,345 $12.5M
20 Elemental Capital Partners LLC 5.23% 57,485 $12.3M
21 Totem Point Management, LLC 5.11% 18,747 $4.0M
22 Spear Advisors LLC 5.07% 31,887 $6.8M
23 Carderock Capital Management Inc 5.06% 95,798 $20.5M
24 Wealth Architects, LLC 5.01% 263,242 $56.2M
25 J.P. Marvel Investment Advisors, LLC 4.98% 164,243 $35.1M
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 — Lam Research Corp (LRCX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LRCX?

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LRCX 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 LRCX?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 1,324 funds bought or added vs 1,227 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 LRCX holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 68 of 2629 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in LRCX. 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 LRCX?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,383 out of 2,629 hedge funds have held LRCX 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 Lam Research Corp (LRCX) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LRCX has moved +36.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +7.3% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +29.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LRCX has gained +82.0% vs +42.3% for XLK. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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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