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Metlife Inc (MET)

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Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +70
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — MET

Based on 1455 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 MET 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
1,455 hedge funds hold MET 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+55 new funds entered over the past year (+4% 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

751 buying620 selling
Last quarter: 751 funds bought or added vs 620 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 (+64 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MET position: 116 → 199 → 123 → 187. 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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71% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 71% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 14% new
1,034 out of 1,455 hedge funds have held MET 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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Steady discovery — ~187 new funds/quarter

134 → 116 → 199 → 123 → 187 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 116 → 199 → 123 → 187. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 73% veterans vs 16% newcomers

■ 73% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 16% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,506 holders: 1,100 (73%) are 2+ year veterans, 163 entered 1–2 years ago, and 243 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

65% from top-100 AUM funds
69 of 1444 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in MET. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — MET

In 2026 Q2, 751 hedge funds were net buyers of MET (187 opened a new position, 564 added to an existing one), while 620 reduced or exited (503 trimmed, 117 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 65% of total institutional value in MET is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +70 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1455.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MET

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

Market Analysis: MET

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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.

50 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: MET
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1433 1385 3.47%
13F Shares 490M 496M -1.11%
Total Value $38.65B $32.92B 17.39%
New Positions 184 123 +61
Increased Positions 545 488 +57
Closed Positions 125 175 -50
Reduced Positions 485 549 -64
Total Calls 30 27 11.11%
Total Puts 32 31 3.23%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.07 1.15 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 MET holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Cutler Capital Management, LLC 3.77% 171,535 $14.5M
2 Pzena Investment Management LLC 2.76% 11,130,983 $941.8M
3 Lumbard & Kellner, LLC 2.76% 107,443 $9.1M
4 Koenig Investment Advisory, LLC 2.47% 37,505 $3.2M
5 Unifi Asset Management LP 2.37% 44,001 $3.5M
6 Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance Co 2.19% 444,935 $37.6M
7 RBA Wealth Management, LLC 2.19% 70,548 $6.0M
8 Dodge & Cox 2.15% 48,431,150 $4.10B
9 Silver Lake Advisory, LLC 2.12% 70,081 $5.9M
10 Kerusso Capital Management LLC 1.85% 60,147 $5.1M
11 Marathon Capital Management 1.75% 102,398 $8.7M
12 Lombard Odier Asset Management (USA) Corp 1.75% 150,000 $12.7M
13 Weaver C. Barksdale & Associates, Inc. 1.67% 22,001 $1.9M
14 Mork Capital Management, LLC 1.62% 30,000 $2.5M
15 Valley Wealth Managers, INC. 1.57% 321,522 $27.2M
16 Verity & Verity, LLC 1.56% 267,754 $22.7M
17 Butensky & Cohen Financial Security, Inc 1.45% 69,202 $5.9M
18 Skba Capital Management LLC 1.44% 103,000 $8.7M
19 Edgar Lomax Co/Va 1.37% 216,815 $18.3M
20 Applied Finance Capital Management, LLC 1.37% 217,438 $18.4M
21 Live Oak Private Wealth LLC 1.21% 114,471 $9.7M
22 Donoghue Forlines LLC 1.21% 55,115 $4.7M
23 Boxwood Ventures, Inc. 1.20% 23,459 $2.0M
24 InvesTrust 1.19% 36,514 $3.1M
25 Charter Research & Investment Group, INC. 1.19% 23,130 $2.0M
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

Frequently Asked Questions — Metlife Inc (MET)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MET?

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

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 751 funds bought or added vs 620 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 MET holders?

Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds: 69 of 1444 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in MET. 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 MET?

71% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,034 out of 1,455 hedge funds have held MET 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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