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Mercadolibre Inc (MELI)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MELI. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — MELI

Based on 1456 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MELI 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 (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
1,456 hedge funds hold MELI 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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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
59 fewer hedge funds hold MELI compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

737 buying707 selling
Last quarter: 737 funds bought or added vs 707 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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Steady new buyers — ~160 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 127 → 231 → 158 → 160. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

62% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 18% new
906 out of 1,456 hedge funds have held MELI 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 +304%, value +3%

Value
+3%
Shares
+304%
Last quarter: funds added +304% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +3%. 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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Steady discovery — ~160 new funds/quarter

234 → 127 → 231 → 158 → 160 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 127 → 231 → 158 → 160. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 20% newcomers

66% veterans 14% 1-2yr 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,512 holders: 991 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 215 entered 1–2 years ago, and 306 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
73 of 1450 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in MELI. 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 — MELI

In 2026 Q2, 737 hedge funds were net buyers of MELI (160 opened a new position, 577 added to an existing one), while 707 reduced or exited (549 trimmed, 158 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 51% of total institutional value in MELI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +2 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1456.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MELI

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

Market Analysis: MELI

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Company Profile: MELI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Mercadolibre Inc (MELI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MELI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 79d ago
MELI
+8.4%
XLY
-6.1%

MELI outperformed XLY by +14.5% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 34d ago
MELI
-0.3%
XLY
-6.8%

Since the filing became public, MELI outperformed XLY by +6.5% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

44 top-rated funds 40 high-conviction
Consensus
7.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
5.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MELI
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1434 1454 -1.38%
13F Shares 43M 40M 7.03%
Total Value $68.83B $66.83B 2.99%
New Positions 157 158 -1
Increased Positions 558 622 -64
Closed Positions 171 212 -41
Reduced Positions 528 481 +47
Total Calls 31 32 -3.12%
Total Puts 30 29 3.45%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.97 0.91 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in MELI. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 MELI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Dynamo Internacional Gestao de Recursos LTDA. 49.91% 71,814 $121.9M
2 Navi International - Administradora e Gestora de Recursos Financeiros Ltda. 35.87% 31,251 $53.0M
3 Squadra Investments - Gestao de Recursos LTDA. 35.82% 171,881 $291.7M
4 Moneda S.A. Administradora General de Fondos 33.39% 23,992 $40.7M
5 Marcho Partners LLP 26.92% 27,882 $47.3M
6 Sharp Capital Gestora de Recursos Ltda. 24.19% 20,532 $34.9M
7 Northcape Capital Pty Ltd 23.17% 101,246 $171.9M
8 Ampersand Capital Group, L.P. 20.21% 26,393 $44.8M
9 Nellore Capital Management LLC 16.90% 89,704 $152.3M
10 Linonia Partnership LP 16.79% 553,788 $940.0M
11 Atmos Capital Gestao de Recursos LTDA. 15.09% 73,971 $125.6M
12 Foxhaven Asset Management, LP 13.94% 306,247 $519.8M
13 Skerryvore Asset Management Ltd 13.50% 8,906 $15.1M
14 Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. 13.20% 203,673 $345.7M
15 Westwood Global Investments, LLC 12.12% 203,266 $345.0M
16 Kids Capital Management, L.P. 11.73% 8,800 $14.9M
17 Absoluto Partners Gestao de Recursos Ltda 10.36% 6,082 $10.3M
18 Breakout Capital Partners, LP 9.74% 9,400 $16.0M
19 Gavilan Investment Partners LLC 8.55% 20,700 $35.1M
20 Generation Investment Management LLP 7.80% 472,716 $802.4M
21 7g Capital Management, LLC 7.76% 10,000 $17.0M
22 TenCore Partners, LP 7.76% 5,868 $10.0M
23 Eagle Capital Management LLC 7.29% 1,406,953 $2.39B
24 Bienville Capital Management, LLC 7.25% 32,018 $54.3M
25 Motley Fool Wealth Management, LLC 5.70% 221 $376K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — Mercadolibre Inc (MELI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MELI?

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

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 737 funds bought or added vs 707 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 MELI holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 73 of 1450 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in MELI. 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 MELI?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 906 out of 1,456 hedge funds have held MELI 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 Mercadolibre Inc (MELI) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MELI has moved -0.3% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -6.8% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +6.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), MELI has gained +8.4% vs -6.1% for XLY. 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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