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Lightwave Logic Inc (LWLG)

131 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in LWLG. 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
↑ +10
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — LWLG

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

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LWLG 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 LWLG 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 — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+10 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction. The peak was reached in just 2 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

83 buying51 selling
Last quarter: 83 funds were net buyers (38 opened a brand new position + 45 added to an existing one). Only 51 were sellers (23 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~38 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 38 → 19 → 35 → 38. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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45% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 45% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 31% new
59 out of 131 hedge funds have held LWLG 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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Value +170% but shares only +25% — price-driven

Value
+169%
Shares
+25%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +170%, but actual share count only changed +25%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

16 → 38 → 19 → 35 → 38 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 19 → 35 → 38. A growing number of institutions are discovering LWLG each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 57% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 57% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 32% new
Of 140 current holders: 80 (57%) 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 — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds
30 of 131 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in LWLG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — 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 — LWLG

In 2026 Q1, 83 hedge funds were net buyers of LWLG (38 opened a new position, 45 added to an existing one), while 51 reduced or exited (23 trimmed, 28 sold completely) — a 62% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 40% of total institutional value in LWLG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 131.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LWLG

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

Market Analysis: LWLG

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Company Profile: LWLG

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Lightwave Logic Inc (LWLG) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much LWLG has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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 · 75d ago
LWLG
+36.4%
SPY
+14.1%

LWLG outperformed SPY by +22.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
LWLG
-29.7%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, LWLG outperformed SPY by -30.0% .

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.

12 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
4.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: LWLG
131 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 131 121 8.26%
13F Shares 44M 35M 25.3%
Total Value $307M $114M 169.76%
New Positions 38 35 +3
Increased Positions 44 39 +5
Closed Positions 28 17 +11
Reduced Positions 21 17 +4
Total Calls 5 5 -
Total Puts 4 3 33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.8 0.6 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

131 + investors

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Top 25 LWLG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Nokomis Capital, L.L.C. 1.16% 575,198 $4.0M
2 Cannon Global Investment Management, LLC 0.76% 55,000 $387K
3 Quantessence Capital LLC 0.56% 16,364 $115K
4 Ptm Wealth Management, LLC 0.42% 100,000 $787K
5 Panoramic Capital, LLC 0.37% 75,000 $527K
6 Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd 0.34% 286,048 $2.0M
7 SLT Holdings LLC 0.25% 53,000 $373K
8 Olympiad Research LP 0.23% 10,767 $76K
9 Westover Capital Advisors, LLC 0.10% 80,933 $569K
10 Solidarity Wealth, LLC 0.10% 72,895 $512K
11 Diametric Capital, LP 0.10% 52,976 $372K
12 Landscape Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.08% 182,875 $1.3M
13 Clearwave Capital, LLC 0.06% 13,500 $95K
14 First Western Trust Bank 0.06% 173,598 $1.2M
15 Marshall Wace, LLP 0.04% 5,903,844 $41.5M
16 UMB Bank, n.a. 0.04% 403,092 $2.8M
17 Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management 0.03% 20,000 $141K
18 Greenspring Advisors, LLC 0.03% 71,725 $504K
19 Bleakley Financial Group, LLC 0.03% 247,347 $1.7M
20 Invst, LLC 0.02% 27,639 $194K
21 Axq Capital, LP 0.02% 22,799 $160K
22 Private Management Group Inc 0.02% 89,080 $626K
23 Brevan Howard Capital Management LP 0.02% 244,853 $1.7M
24 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.02% 11,659 $82K
25 Bernardo Wealth Planning LLC 0.01% 10,200 $72K
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 — Lightwave Logic Inc (LWLG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LWLG?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LWLG 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 LWLG?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 83 funds were net buyers (38 opened a brand new position + 45 added to an existing one). Only 51 were sellers (23 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for LWLG holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 30 of 131 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in LWLG. 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 LWLG?

45% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 59 out of 131 hedge funds have held LWLG 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 Lightwave Logic Inc (LWLG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LWLG has moved -29.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -30.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LWLG has gained +36.4% vs +14.1% for SPY. 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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