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Lyondellbasell Industries NV (LYB)

932 + 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
↑ +144
Streak
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — LYB

Based on 935 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added LYB 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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High ownership — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak
935 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 1,006 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 — 58% buying

563 buying411 selling
Last quarter: 563 funds bought or added vs 411 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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More new buyers each quarter (+130 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new LYB position: 122 → 94 → 136 → 266. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 21% new
598 out of 935 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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Value +91% but shares only +5% — price-driven

Value
+91%
Shares
+4%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +91%, but actual share count only changed +5%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

126 → 122 → 94 → 136 → 266 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 122 → 94 → 136 → 266. 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 — 69% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 983 holders: 683 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 73 entered 1–2 years ago, and 227 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
64 of 921 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% 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.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 Q1, 563 hedge funds were net buyers of LYB (266 opened a new position, 297 added to an existing one), while 411 reduced or exited (289 trimmed, 122 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 56% of total institutional value in LYB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +144 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 935.

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.

Is It Too Late to Buy Lyondellbasell Industries NV (LYB) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much LYB 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 · 74d ago
LYB
-19.8%
SPY
+14.1%

LYB outperformed SPY by -33.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 29d ago
LYB
-13.1%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, LYB outperformed SPY by -13.4% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

59 top-rated funds 12 high-conviction
Consensus
7.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: LYB
932 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 932 791 17.83%
13F Shares 255M 243M 4.91%
Total Value $20.09B $10.50B 91.3%
New Positions 265 136 +129
Increased Positions 290 264 +26
Closed Positions 124 150 -26
Reduced Positions 276 295 -19
Total Calls 32 26 23.08%
Total Puts 30 25 20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.94 0.96 Neutral

Statistics: LYB

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

932 + investors

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Top 25 LYB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Mercuria Capital Strategies, LLC 12.54% 407,122 $32.8M
2 swisspartners Advisors Ltd 9.81% 194,963 $15.6M
3 Summit Street Capital Management, LLC 4.78% 419,514 $33.8M
4 Old North State Wealth Management, LLC 4.45% 119,374 $9.6M
5 Kiltearn Partners LLP 4.22% 194,800 $15.7M
6 Muhlenkamp & Co Inc 3.97% 187,159 $15.1M
7 Nationale-Nederlanden Powszechne Towarzystwo Emerytalne S.A. 3.31% 484,109 $39.0M
8 Cincinnati Indemnity Co 3.23% 16,134 $1.3M
9 Encompass Capital Advisors LLC 3.07% 1,274,000 $102.6M
10 CSU Producer Resources, Inc. 2.85% 12,334 $994K
11 Bluebird Wealth Management LLC 2.65% 32,138 $2.6M
12 Hosking Partners LLP 2.49% 863,114 $69.5M
13 Quantessence Capital LLC 2.44% 6,228 $502K
14 Altrius Capital Management Inc 2.32% 144,831 $11.7M
15 Davis Selected Advisers 2.07% 5,596,588 $450.9M
16 Hourglass Capital, LLC 2.03% 121,273 $9.8M
17 O'Brien Greene & Co. Inc 1.93% 84,621 $6.8M
18 Bruce & Co., Inc. 1.38% 60,000 $4.8M
19 apricus wealth, LLC 1.35% 34,480 $2.8M
20 Turas Capital Management LP 1.33% 64,527 $5.2M
21 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 1.23% 146,268 $11.8M
22 Weaver C. Barksdale & Associates, Inc. 1.15% 14,921 $1.2M
23 McKinney Capital Management, LLC 1.12% 16,116 $1.3M
24 Old West Investment Management, LLC 1.11% 127,282 $10.3M
25 Mfg Wealth Management, INC. 1.09% 16,355 $1.3M
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 — Lyondellbasell Industries NV (LYB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LYB?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added LYB 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 LYB?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 563 funds bought or added vs 411 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 — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 64 of 921 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% 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?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 598 out of 935 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.

Is it too late to buy Lyondellbasell Industries NV (LYB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LYB has moved -13.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -13.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LYB has gained -19.8% 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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