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Melco Resorts and Entmnt Ltd (MLCO)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -14
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
40%

Smart Money Signals — MLCO

Based on 160 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MLCO 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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High ownership — 87% of 3.0Y peak

87% of all-time peak
160 funds currently hold this stock — 87% of the 3.0-year high of 183 funds (reached 2023 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding MLCO is almost the same as a year ago (-2 funds, -1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 40% buying

68 buying100 selling
Last quarter: 100 funds reduced or exited vs 68 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 (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 24 → 53 → 28 → 21. 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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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 16% new
108 out of 160 hedge funds have held MLCO 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 -13%, value -35%

Value
-35%
Shares
-12%
Last quarter: funds added -13% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -35%. 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

23 → 24 → 53 → 28 → 21 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 24 → 53 → 28 → 21. MLCO 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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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 17% newcomers

■ 71% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 168 holders: 120 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 19 entered 1–2 years ago, and 29 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 159 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in MLCO. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — MLCO

In 2026 Q1, 68 hedge funds were net buyers of MLCO (21 opened a new position, 47 added to an existing one), while 100 reduced or exited (65 trimmed, 35 sold completely) — a 40% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 47% of total institutional value in MLCO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -14 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 160.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MLCO

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

Market Analysis: MLCO

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Company Profile: MLCO

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Melco Resorts and Entmnt Ltd (MLCO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MLCO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 78d ago
MLCO
-4.0%
XLY
+8.9%

MLCO outperformed XLY by -12.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
MLCO
-0.8%
XLY
+1.9%

Since the filing became public, MLCO outperformed XLY by -2.7% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

12 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
4.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MLCO
160 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 160 174 -8.05%
13F Shares 109M 124M -12.65%
Total Value $610M $940M -35.11%
New Positions 21 28 -7
Increased Positions 44 42 +2
Closed Positions 35 30 +5
Reduced Positions 63 77 -14
Total Calls 5 9 -44.44%
Total Puts 4 6 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.8 0.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

160 + investors

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Top 25 MLCO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 PharVision Advisers, LLC 21.19% 12,153 $69K
2 Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. 2.92% 11,269,346 $64.0M
3 ARGA Investment Management, LP 2.71% 14,508,114 $82.4M
4 Bridger Management, LLC 2.32% 522,966 $3.0M
5 Southeastern Asset Management Inc/Tn/ 0.50% 1,797,254 $10.2M
6 Samalin Investment Counsel, LLC 0.28% 138,773 $788K
7 RBF Capital, LLC 0.19% 650,000 $3.7M
8 CenterBook Partners LP 0.10% 324,298 $1.8M
9 Numerai GP LLC 0.09% 152,163 $864K
10 Tortuga Wealth Management, Inc 0.08% 10,000 $76K
11 MQS Management LLC 0.07% 18,434 $105K
12 Wcm Investment Management, LLC 0.05% 3,894,734 $21.7M
13 Capitolis Liquid Global Markets LLC 0.04% 1,216,000 $6.9M
14 Axq Capital, LP 0.04% 59,396 $337K
15 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.04% 41,433 $235K
16 FIL Ltd 0.04% 9,431,944 $53.6M
17 Bleakley Financial Group, LLC 0.04% 461,487 $2.6M
18 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.04% 4,461,600 $25.3M
19 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.04% 65,500 $372K
20 Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership 0.03% 9,022,361 $51.2M
21 Hilton Head Capital Partners, LLC 0.03% 8,300 $47K
22 West Family Investments, Inc. 0.03% 12,570 $71K
23 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.02% 67,892 $386K
24 Pinpoint Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. 0.02% 14,998 $85K
25 Trexquant Investment LP 0.01% 354,252 $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 — Melco Resorts and Entmnt Ltd (MLCO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MLCO?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MLCO 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 MLCO?

More sellers than buyers — 40% buying: Last quarter: 100 funds reduced or exited vs 68 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 MLCO holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 159 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in MLCO. 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 MLCO?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 108 out of 160 hedge funds have held MLCO 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 Melco Resorts and Entmnt Ltd (MLCO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MLCO has moved -0.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MLCO has gained -4.0% vs +8.9% for XLY. 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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