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Microchip Technology INC. (MCHP)

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Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +126
Streak
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — MCHP

Based on 1299 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MCHP 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
1,299 hedge funds hold MCHP 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+192 new funds entered over the past year (+17% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

699 buying562 selling
Last quarter: 699 funds bought or added vs 562 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 (+70 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MCHP position: 123 → 159 → 164 → 234. 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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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 18% new
867 out of 1,299 hedge funds have held MCHP 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 +60% but shares only +23% — price-driven

Value
+60%
Shares
+22%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +60%, but actual share count only changed +23%. 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

197 → 123 → 159 → 164 → 234 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 123 → 159 → 164 → 234. A growing number of institutions are discovering MCHP each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 72% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,355 holders: 979 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 108 entered 1–2 years ago, and 268 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
70 of 1281 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in MCHP. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — MCHP

In 2026 Q2, 699 hedge funds were net buyers of MCHP (234 opened a new position, 465 added to an existing one), while 562 reduced or exited (454 trimmed, 108 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 57% of total institutional value in MCHP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +126 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1299.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MCHP

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

Market Analysis: MCHP

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

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

40 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
7.0
/ 10
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Elite
3.9
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: MCHP
2026 Q3 Stats Unlock in 17 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1269 1173 8.18%
13F Shares 582M 537M 8.43%
Total Value $52.14B $33.08B 57.6%
New Positions 229 164 +65
Increased Positions 447 423 +24
Closed Positions 115 116 -1
Reduced Positions 436 392 +44
Total Calls 35 34 2.94%
Total Puts 36 31 16.13%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.03 0.91 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 MCHP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Muhlenkamp & Co Inc 5.37% 203,139 $18.5M
2 Westchester Capital Management, Inc. 3.25% 197,635 $18.0M
3 Opus Investment Management Inc 3.12% 62,550 $5.7M
4 Lhm, INC. 2.85% 91,665 $8.4M
5 Pensioenfonds Rail & Ov 2.73% 701,453 $40.2M
6 Fenimore Asset Management Inc 2.61% 1,381,598 $126.0M
7 Vienna Powszechne Towarzystwo Emerytalne S.A. Vienna Insurance Group 2.51% 105,000 $9.6M
8 Greenfield Seitz Capital Management, LLC 2.48% 91,137 $8.3M
9 Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance CO 2.34% 115,000 $10.5M
10 GPM Growth Investors, Inc. 2.29% 60,121 $5.5M
11 Portman Square Capital LLP 2.28% 527,100 $48.1M
12 Rench Wealth Management, Inc. 2.27% 92,558 $8.4M
13 Godsey & Gibb, Inc 2.25% 300,549 $27.4M
14 M. Kraus & Co 2.14% 88,555 $8.1M
15 Villere St Denis J & Co LLC 2.14% 196,535 $17.9M
16 Aristotle Capital Management, LLC 2.07% 10,800,194 $985.0M
17 Shaker Investments LLC/Oh 1.99% 60,762 $5.5M
18 Intrinsic Edge Capital Management LLC 1.95% 207,000 $18.9M
19 Tribune Investment Group LP 1.91% 51,590 $4.7M
20 Cincinnati Financial Corp 1.88% 1,081,267 $98.6M
21 Shellback Capital, LP 1.79% 223,765 $20.4M
22 Rnc Capital Management LLC 1.79% 632,308 $40.9M
23 Buttonwood Financial Advisors Inc. 1.73% 62,382 $5.7M
24 Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC 1.63% 5,892,794 $537.4M
25 Brookmont Capital Management 1.60% 32,688 $3.0M
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

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Frequently Asked Questions — Microchip Technology INC. (MCHP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MCHP?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MCHP 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 MCHP?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 699 funds bought or added vs 562 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 MCHP holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 70 of 1281 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in MCHP. 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 MCHP?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 867 out of 1,299 hedge funds have held MCHP 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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