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MERCADOLIBRE INC (MELI)

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Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +29
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — MELI

Based on 1418 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · 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 (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
1,418 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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Steady growth — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+204 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

786 buying652 selling
Last quarter: 786 funds bought or added vs 652 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 (+102 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MELI position: 195 → 216 → 115 → 217. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 17% new
857 out of 1,418 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 +1%, value -16%

Value
-15%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: funds added +1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -16%. 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

154 → 195 → 216 → 115 → 217 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 195 → 216 → 115 → 217. MELI 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 — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 1,477 current holders: 929 (63%) 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
47 of 1418 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% 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.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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.

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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Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

150 top-rated funds 47 high-conviction
Consensus
9.5
/ 10
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Elite
6.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MELI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 23 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1477 1451 1.79%
13F Shares 42M 41M 1.49%
Total Value $77.83B $92.36B -15.72%
New Positions 221 117 +104
Increased Positions 660 661 -1
Closed Positions 194 162 +32
Reduced Positions 527 560 -33
Total Calls 32 34 -5.88%
Total Puts 33 36 -8.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.03 1.06 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of MELI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Lakehouse Capital Pty Ltd 20.11% 11,809 $30K
2 AMS Capital Ltda 7.35% — $19K
3 BENDER ROBERT & ASSOCIATES 4.83% 11,653 $20.1M
4 Generali Powszechne Towarzystwo Emerytalne 4.62% 15,100 $26.1M
5 Ashoka WhiteOak Capital Pte Ltd 4.34% 6,622 $11.4M
6 ZEVENBERGEN CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LLC 3.56% 71,626 $123.8M
7 Slow Capital, Inc. 3.44% 15,314 $26.5M
8 Sara-Bay Financial 3.36% 6,468 $11.2M
9 Bellecapital International Ltd. 2.97% 9,259 $16.0M
10 Integrated Financial Solutions, Inc. 2.82% 2,347 $4.1M
11 Congress Park Capital LLC 2.70% 5,090 $8.8M
12 JACOBSON & SCHMITT ADVISORS, LLC 2.51% 7,995 $13.8M
13 Heirloom Wealth Management 2.33% 7,474 $12.9M
14 Rydar Equities, Inc. 2.26% 1,701 $2.9M
15 Pictet North America Advisors SA 2.21% 12,871 $22.3M
16 Westwind Capital 2.09% 5,035 $9K
17 Leibman Financial Services, Inc. 2.08% 1,641 $2.8M
18 CABOT WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC 2.06% 10,335 $17.9M
19 Legal Advantage Investments, Inc. 2.03% 2,274 $3.9M
20 Dupree Financial Group, LLC 1.98% 2,844 $4.9M
21 Fisher Funds Management LTD 1.80% 35,471 $61.3M
22 ATWOOD & PALMER INC 1.79% 18,375 $31.8M
23 PARAGON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 1.67% 1,138 $2.0M
24 Sarasin & Partners LLP 1.48% 70,250 $121.5M
25 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 1.41% 122,923 $212.5M
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 — 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 — 55% buying: Last quarter: 786 funds bought or added vs 652 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 — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 47 of 1418 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% 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?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 857 out of 1,418 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.

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.