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Methode Electrs Inc (MEI)

139 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MEI. 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
↓ -9
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
41%

Smart Money Signals — MEI

Based on 140 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MEI 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 — 74% of 3.0Y peak

74% of all-time peak
140 funds currently hold this stock — 74% of the 3.0-year high of 188 funds (reached 2023 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 10% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
15 fewer hedge funds hold MEI compared to a year ago (-10% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 41% buying

61 buying88 selling
Last quarter: 88 funds reduced or exited vs 61 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MEI position: 26 → 30 → 17 → 23. 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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69% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 69% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 14% new
96 out of 140 hedge funds have held MEI 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 +0%, value -25%

Value
-25%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: funds added +0% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -25%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

28 → 26 → 30 → 17 → 23 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 26 → 30 → 17 → 23. MEI is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 75% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 75% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Of 143 current holders: 107 (75%) 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 — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
36 of 140 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in MEI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.5/10 — 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 — MEI

In 2026 Q1, 61 hedge funds were net buyers of MEI (23 opened a new position, 38 added to an existing one), while 88 reduced or exited (56 trimmed, 32 sold completely) — a 41% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 42% of total institutional value in MEI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -9 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 140.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MEI

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

Market Analysis: MEI

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Company Profile: MEI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Methode Electrs Inc (MEI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MEI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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
MEI
+109.6%
XLK
+39.8%

MEI outperformed XLK by +69.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
MEI
+9.9%
XLK
+5.4%

Since the filing became public, MEI outperformed XLK by +4.5% .

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.

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

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 139 149 -6.71%
13F Shares 32M 32M 0.37%
Total Value $158M $211M -25.08%
New Positions 22 17 +5
Increased Positions 38 48 -10
Closed Positions 32 29 +3
Reduced Positions 55 64 -9
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

139 + investors

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Top 25 MEI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Towle & Co 1.54% 718,847 $4.0M
2 Peapod Lane Capital LLC 0.63% 140,642 $774K
3 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.30% 89,540 $494K
4 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 0.11% 267,974 $1.5M
5 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.10% 40,000 $221K
6 Odyssean, LLC 0.10% 47,446 $262K
7 Ironwood Investment Management LLC 0.07% 29,030 $160K
8 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.03% 247,658 $1.4M
9 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.02% 30,482 $290K
10 AlphaQuest LLC 0.02% 64,603 $429K
11 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.02% 632,346 $3.5M
12 Mutual Advisors, LLC 0.02% 134,649 $743K
13 Howe & Rusling Inc 0.02% 43,507 $240K
14 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.01% 853,403 $4.7M
15 Federated Hermes, INC. 0.01% 1,570,375 $8.7M
16 Essential Partners LLC 0.01% 7,391 $41K
17 Advance Capital Management, Inc. 0.01% 65,208 $360K
18 Mangrove Partners IM, LLC 0.01% 26,698 $147K
19 State of Wyoming 0.01% 16,930 $93K
20 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.01% 76,884 $424K
21 Trexquant Investment LP 0.01% 233,342 $1.3M
22 Curat Global, LLC 0.01% 1,400 $8K
23 Mirabella Financial Services LLP 0.01% 12,429 $69K
24 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.01% 74,757 $413K
25 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 51,474 $284K
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 — Methode Electrs Inc (MEI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MEI?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MEI 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 MEI?

More sellers than buyers — 41% buying: Last quarter: 88 funds reduced or exited vs 61 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for MEI holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 36 of 140 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in MEI. 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 MEI?

69% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 96 out of 140 hedge funds have held MEI 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 Methode Electrs Inc (MEI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MEI has moved +9.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.4% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MEI has gained +109.6% vs +39.8% for XLK. 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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