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Luxfer Hldgs plc (LXFR)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +10
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
65%

Smart Money Signals — LXFR

Based on 138 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 LXFR 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
138 hedge funds hold LXFR 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 — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+14 new funds entered over the past year (+11% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

87 buying46 selling
Last quarter: 87 funds were net buyers (26 opened a brand new position + 61 added to an existing one). Only 46 were sellers (30 trimmed + 16 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new LXFR position: 15 → 15 → 19 → 26. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

54% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 26% new
74 out of 138 hedge funds have held LXFR 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

18 → 15 → 15 → 19 → 26 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 15 → 19 → 26. A growing number of institutions are discovering LXFR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 59% veterans vs 30% newcomers

59% veterans 11% 1-2yr 30% new
Entry-cohort mix of 138 holders: 82 (59%) are 2+ year veterans, 15 entered 1–2 years ago, and 41 (30%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 138 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in LXFR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — LXFR

In 2026 Q1, 87 hedge funds were net buyers of LXFR (26 opened a new position, 61 added to an existing one), while 46 reduced or exited (30 trimmed, 16 sold completely) — a 65% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 49% of total institutional value in LXFR 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: 138.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LXFR

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

Market Analysis: LXFR

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Company Profile: LXFR

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Luxfer Hldgs plc (LXFR) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much LXFR has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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
LXFR
+49.3%
XLI
+10.5%

LXFR outperformed XLI by +38.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
LXFR
+16.3%
XLI
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, LXFR outperformed XLI by +12.1% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

14 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: LXFR
137 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 137 128 7.03%
13F Shares 25M 26M -2.24%
Total Value $294M $346M -14.88%
New Positions 25 19 +6
Increased Positions 61 48 +13
Closed Positions 16 9 +7
Reduced Positions 30 48 -18
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

137 + investors

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Top 25 LXFR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 First Wilshire Securities Management Inc 0.94% 342,174 $4.2M
2 Royce & Associates LP 0.22% 1,812,123 $22.1M
3 Nano Cap New Millennium Growth Fund L P 0.09% 7,500 $91K
4 Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V. 0.08% 795,472 $9.7M
5 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.05% 199,226 $2.4M
6 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.04% 57,438 $700K
7 Earnest Partners LLC 0.04% 792,599 $9.7M
8 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.04% 118,604 $1.4M
9 Artisan Partners Limited Partnership 0.03% 1,504,665 $18.3M
10 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.03% 145,668 $1.7M
11 Mirabella Financial Services LLP 0.02% 16,464 $201K
12 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.01% 19,442 $237K
13 Panagora Asset Management Inc 0.01% 248,728 $3.0M
14 Investors Research Corp 0.01% 4,800 $58K
15 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.01% 137,186 $1.7M
16 Prelude Capital Management, LLC 0.01% 10,574 $129K
17 Aquatic Capital Management LLC 0.01% 24,498 $298K
18 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.01% 32,157 $392K
19 American Century Companies Inc 0.01% 1,242,607 $15.1M
20 Jump Financial, LLC 0.01% 35,220 $429K
21 Qube Research & Technologies Ltd 0.01% 370,793 $4.5M
22 First Eagle Investment Management, LLC 0.00% 299,430 $3.6M
23 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 17,431 $212K
24 Trexquant Investment LP 0.00% 44,217 $539K
25 Two Sigma Investments, LP 0.00% 357,133 $4.3M
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 — Luxfer Hldgs plc (LXFR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LXFR?

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

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 87 funds were net buyers (26 opened a brand new position + 61 added to an existing one). Only 46 were sellers (30 trimmed + 16 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for LXFR holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 39 of 138 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in LXFR. 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 LXFR?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 74 out of 138 hedge funds have held LXFR 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 Luxfer Hldgs plc (LXFR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LXFR has moved +16.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +12.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LXFR has gained +49.3% vs +10.5% for XLI. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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