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MKS INC. (MKSI)

500 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MKSI. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +80
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Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — MKSI

Based on 481 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MKSI 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
481 hedge funds hold MKSI 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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Fast accumulation — +23% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+90 new funds entered over the past year (+23% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

301 buying192 selling
Last quarter: 301 funds were net buyers (132 opened a brand new position + 169 added to an existing one). Only 192 were sellers (140 trimmed + 52 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+54 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MKSI position: 58 → 70 → 78 → 132. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

59% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 25% new
283 out of 481 hedge funds have held MKSI 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+20% value, -2% shares)

Value
+20%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: total value of institutional MKSI holdings rose +20% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

57 → 58 → 70 → 78 → 132 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 58 → 70 → 78 → 132. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

65% veterans 9% 1-2yr 26% new
Of 500 current holders: 324 (65%) 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 — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 481 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in MKSI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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: MKSI

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

Market Analysis: MKSI

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Company Profile: MKSI

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

65 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
3.6
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: MKSI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 500 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 500 419 19.33%
13F Shares 73M 74M -1.65%
Total Value $11.13B $9.26B 20.12%
New Positions 132 78 +54
Increased Positions 188 157 +31
Closed Positions 54 44 +10
Reduced Positions 165 160 +5
Total Calls 11 13 -15.38%
Total Puts 10 10 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.91 0.77 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of MKSI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 2.53% 134,700 $31.0M
2 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.77% 22,427 $5.2M
3 WASHINGTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC 0.61% 3,140 $722K
4 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.48% 50,487 $11.6M
5 DEROY & DEVEREAUX PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 0.26% 23,630 $5K
6 OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd 0.23% 36,498 $8.4M
7 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.18% 8,276 $1.9M
8 Hanson & Doremus Investment Management 0.18% 6,853 $2K
9 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.18% 9,419 $2.2M
10 Fairvoy Private Wealth, LLC 0.17% 3,070 $706K
11 SIERRA SUMMIT ADVISORS LLC 0.16% 4,879 $1.1M
12 Handelsbanken Fonder AB 0.15% 192,500 $44K
13 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.13% 501 $115K
14 HUDSON EDGE INVESTMENT PARTNERS INC. 0.13% 3,813 $876K
15 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.12% 158,446 $36.4M
16 STONEBRIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 0.10% 1,000 $230K
17 TT International Asset Management LTD 0.09% 3,763 $865K
18 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.08% 2,430 $558K
19 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.08% 19,500 $4K
20 BOURNE LENT ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.08% 929 $213K
21 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.08% 4,153
22 STEPH & CO 0.06% 962 $221K
23 J.W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. 0.06% 7,338 $1.7M
24 ROMANO BROTHERS AND COMPANY 0.05% 2,057 $473K
25 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.05% 19,810 $4.6M
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 — MKS INC. (MKSI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MKSI?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MKSI 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 MKSI?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 301 funds were net buyers (132 opened a brand new position + 169 added to an existing one). Only 192 were sellers (140 trimmed + 52 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for MKSI holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 43 of 481 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in MKSI. 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 MKSI?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 283 out of 481 hedge funds have held MKSI 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.