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METLIFE INC (MET)

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

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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — MET

Based on 1333 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 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
1,333 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
+48 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 — 53% buying

662 buying590 selling
Last quarter: 662 funds bought or added vs 590 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 (+83 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MET position: 116 → 119 → 106 → 189. 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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72% of holders stayed for 2+ years

72% conviction (2yr+) 15% medium 12% new
964 out of 1,333 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

149 → 116 → 119 → 106 → 189 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 116 → 119 → 106 → 189. 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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Deep conviction — 74% of holders stayed 2+ years

74% veterans 10% 1-2yr 17% new
Of 1,380 current holders: 1,017 (74%) 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 — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

60% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 1333 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% 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.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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: 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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Company Profile: MET

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

133 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: MET
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1380 1301 6.07%
13F Shares 489M 479M 2.04%
Total Value $37.41B $38.19B -2.04%
New Positions 190 108 +82
Increased Positions 541 550 -9
Closed Positions 111 156 -45
Reduced Positions 547 569 -22
Total Calls 29 31 -6.45%
Total Puts 25 31 -19.35%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.86 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of MET — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 2.60% 11,303,819 $799.4M
2 WealthBridge Investment Counsel Inc. 2.56% 118,400 $8K
3 Koenig Investment Advisory, LLC 2.32% 38,673 $2.7M
4 FUKOKU MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO 2.06% 445,386 $31.5M
5 Silver Lake Advisory, LLC 2.01% 71,515 $5.1M
6 RBA Wealth Management, LLC 2.00% 78,590 $5.6M
7 Employees Provident Fund Board 1.77% 944,524 $41.5M
8 Verity & Verity, LLC 1.41% 266,725 $18.9M
9 BUTENSKY & COHEN FINANCIAL SECURITY, INC 1.28% 68,759 $4.9M
10 Live Oak Private Wealth LLC 1.16% 117,251 $8.3M
11 LAWOOD & CO 1.15% 17,583 $1.2M
12 InvesTrust 1.10% 36,909 $2.6M
13 Stolper Co 1.06% 31,005 $4K
14 HUDSON EDGE INVESTMENT PARTNERS INC. 1.03% 100,066 $7.1M
15 Silverberg Bernstein Capital Management LLC 0.99% 25,516 $1.8M
16 Argyle Capital Management, LLC 0.90% 38,995 $2.8M
17 CANTOR FITZGERALD INVESTMENT ADVISORS L.P. 0.89% 169,776 $12.0M
18 MERIDIAN INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC. 0.79% 46,635 $3.3M
19 OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF AURORA 0.76% 52,340 $3.7M
20 Foster Victor Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.70% 161,357 $12.3M
21 VISION FINANCIAL MARKETS LLC 0.68% 9,790 $692K
22 Farmers & Merchants Trust Co of Chambersburg PA 0.66% 29,950 $2K
23 SWS Partners 0.66% 37,641 $2.7M
24 Perkins Coie Trust Co 0.54% 39,979 $2.8M
25 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.54% 412,511 $29.2M
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 — 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 — 53% buying: Last quarter: 662 funds bought or added vs 590 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 — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 45 of 1333 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% 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?

72% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 964 out of 1,333 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.