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Metlife Inc (MET)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -55
Streak
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — MET

Based on 1381 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MET 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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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
1,381 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding MET is almost the same as a year ago (-5 funds, 0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

624 buying741 selling
Last quarter: 741 funds reduced or exited vs 624 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-78 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 133 → 115 → 199 → 121. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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71% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 71% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 12% new
986 out of 1,381 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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Growing discovery — still being found

131 → 133 → 115 → 199 → 121 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 133 → 115 → 199 → 121. A growing number of institutions are discovering MET each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 73% veterans vs 16% newcomers

■ 73% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 16% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,432 holders: 1,046 (73%) are 2+ year veterans, 151 entered 1–2 years ago, and 235 (16%) 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
66 of 1374 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% 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 Q1, 624 hedge funds were net buyers of MET (121 opened a new position, 503 added to an existing one), while 741 reduced or exited (565 trimmed, 176 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 51% of total institutional value in MET is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -55 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 1381.

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.

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

Signal Freshness measures how much MET has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 76d ago
MET
+25.6%
XLF
+8.0%

MET outperformed XLF by +17.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
MET
+11.4%
XLF
+4.4%

Since the filing became public, MET outperformed XLF by +7.0% .

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.

82 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
8.3
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MET
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1368 1436 -4.74%
13F Shares 486M 499M -2.62%
Total Value $32.11B $38.14B -15.81%
New Positions 115 199 -84
Increased Positions 486 485 +1
Closed Positions 183 115 +68
Reduced Positions 544 520 +24
Total Calls 27 29 -6.9%
Total Puts 31 26 19.23%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.15 0.9 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 MET holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Cutler Capital Management, LLC 3.36% 175,759 $12.4M
2 Lumbard & Kellner, LLC 2.62% 106,923 $7.6M
3 Pzena Investment Management LLC 2.60% 11,303,819 $799.4M
4 Koenig Investment Advisory, LLC 2.32% 38,673 $2.7M
5 Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance Co 2.06% 445,386 $31.5M
6 Silver Lake Advisory, LLC 2.01% 71,515 $5.1M
7 RBA Wealth Management, LLC 2.00% 78,590 $5.6M
8 Dodge & Cox 1.99% 51,114,776 $3.61B
9 Employees Provident Fund Board 1.77% 944,524 $41.5M
10 Kerusso Capital Management LLC 1.72% 48,713 $3.4M
11 Marathon Capital Management 1.63% 102,911 $7.3M
12 Mork Capital Management, LLC 1.51% 30,000 $2.1M
13 Weaver C. Barksdale & Associates, Inc. 1.49% 22,023 $1.6M
14 Valley Wealth Managers, INC. 1.43% 314,184 $22.2M
15 Verity & Verity, LLC 1.41% 266,725 $18.9M
16 Susquehanna Fundamental Investments, LLC 1.37% 515,409 $36.4M
17 Applied Finance Capital Management, LLC 1.34% 251,732 $17.8M
18 Skba Capital Management LLC 1.32% 136,000 $9.6M
19 Butensky & Cohen Financial Security, Inc 1.28% 68,759 $4.9M
20 Teza Capital Management LLC 1.23% 4,759 $337K
21 Edgar Lomax Co/Va 1.19% 236,245 $16.7M
22 Live Oak Private Wealth LLC 1.16% 117,251 $8.3M
23 Lawood & Co 1.15% 17,583 $1.2M
24 Arjuna Capital 1.12% 62,330 $4.4M
25 Charter Research & Investment Group, INC. 1.12% 23,680 $1.7M
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?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MET 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 MET?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 741 funds reduced or exited vs 624 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 MET holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 66 of 1374 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% 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: 986 out of 1,381 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.

Is it too late to buy Metlife Inc (MET) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MET has moved +11.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.4% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +7.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MET has gained +25.6% vs +8.0% for XLF. 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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