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Lyondellbasell Industries NV (LYB)

869 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in LYB. 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
↓ -55
Streak
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — LYB

Based on 883 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their LYB positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 88% of 3.0Y peak

88% of all-time peak
883 funds currently hold this stock — 88% of the 3.0-year high of 1,007 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding LYB is almost the same as a year ago (+4 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

483 buying492 selling
Last quarter: 483 funds bought or added vs 492 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 (-143 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 94 → 136 → 267 → 124. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 18% new
586 out of 883 hedge funds have held LYB 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +4%, value -34%

Value
-34%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: funds added +4% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -34%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

123 → 94 → 136 → 267 → 124 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 94 → 136 → 267 → 124. 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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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 72% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 930 holders: 665 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 78 entered 1–2 years ago, and 187 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 66% AUM from top-100 funds

66% from top-100 AUM funds
69 of 879 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 66% of total institutional value in LYB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — 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 — LYB

In 2026 Q2, 483 hedge funds were net buyers of LYB (124 opened a new position, 359 added to an existing one), while 492 reduced or exited (313 trimmed, 179 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 66% of total institutional value in LYB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -55 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 883.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LYB

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

Market Analysis: LYB

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Company Profile: LYB

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

29 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: LYB
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 869 938 -7.36%
13F Shares 250M 257M -2.59%
Total Value $13.01B $20.19B -35.58%
New Positions 122 267 -145
Increased Positions 342 293 +49
Closed Positions 187 121 +66
Reduced Positions 299 277 +22
Total Calls 25 32 -21.88%
Total Puts 25 30 -16.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.94 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 LYB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 swisspartners Advisors Ltd 7.02% 197,963 $10.4M
2 Muhlenkamp & Co Inc 2.87% 187,920 $9.9M
3 Old North State Wealth Management, LLC 2.67% 118,499 $6.2M
4 Summit Street Capital Management, LLC 2.49% 336,501 $17.7M
5 Kiltearn Partners LLP 2.39% 186,982 $9.8M
6 CSU Producer Resources, Inc. 2.14% 12,334 $649K
7 Cincinnati Indemnity Co 2.07% 16,134 $849K
8 Davis Selected Advisers 1.97% 8,698,852 $458.0M
9 Altrius Capital Management Inc 1.63% 162,958 $8.6M
10 Hosking Partners LLP 1.44% 820,140 $43.2M
11 Hourglass Capital, LLC 1.21% 104,468 $5.5M
12 Board of the Pension Protection Fund 1.20% 24,100 $1.3M
13 Harvest Investment Advisors, LLC 0.93% 35,424 $1.9M
14 Tejara Capital Ltd 0.92% 42,620 $2.2M
15 Lonestar Capital Management LLC 0.91% 60,000 $3.2M
16 Parrish Capital LLC 0.88% 17,434 $918K
17 apricus wealth, LLC 0.87% 34,690 $1.8M
18 Bruce & Co., Inc. 0.85% 60,000 $3.2M
19 Twinbeech Capital LP 0.78% 81,816 $4.3M
20 Old West Investment Management, LLC 0.71% 127,282 $6.7M
21 Cincinnati Insurance Co 0.67% 885,666 $46.6M
22 Flax Pond Capital, LLC 0.66% 10,442 $841K
23 Marco Investment Management LLC 0.66% 190,709 $10.0M
24 Oaktree Capital Management LP 0.66% 900,000 $47.4M
25 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.65% 140,531 $7.4M
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 — Lyondellbasell Industries NV (LYB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LYB?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their LYB positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for LYB?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 483 funds bought or added vs 492 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 LYB holders?

Elite ownership — 66% AUM from top-100 funds: 69 of 879 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 66% of total institutional value in LYB. 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 LYB?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 586 out of 883 hedge funds have held LYB 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.

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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