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MUELLER INDS INC (MLI)

659 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MLI. 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
↑ +51
Streak
9Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — MLI

Based on 650 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MLI 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
650 hedge funds hold MLI 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 — +29% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+148 new funds entered over the past year (+29% 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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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

360 buying284 selling
Last quarter: 360 funds bought or added vs 284 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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Steady new buyers — ~124 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 72 → 86 → 129 → 124. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 28% new
316 out of 650 hedge funds have held MLI 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

90 → 72 → 86 → 129 → 124 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 72 → 86 → 129 → 124. 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 — 52% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 52% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 33% new
Of 659 current holders: 344 (52%) 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 — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 650 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in MLI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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: MLI

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

Market Analysis: MLI

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Company Profile: MLI

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

43 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
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4.3
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Hedge Fund Positioning: MLI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 659 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 659 605 8.93%
13F Shares 99M 97M 2.67%
Total Value $11.26B $9.68B 16.41%
New Positions 124 129 -5
Increased Positions 245 192 +53
Closed Positions 73 69 +4
Reduced Positions 223 221 +2
Total Calls 6 4 50.0%
Total Puts 5 5 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.83 1.25 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

659 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of MLI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 BARLOW WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC 3.44% 253,567 $31.0M
2 F&V Capital Management, LLC 2.58% 110,111 $12K
3 Ausbil Investment Management Ltd 2.02% 35,999 $4.1M
4 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 1.49% 58,135 $6.4M
5 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 1.34% 14,450 $1.6M
6 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 1.13% 56,016 $6.2M
7 Cascade Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.88% 13,480 $1.5M
8 Vest Financial, LLC 0.85% 635,100 $70.4M
9 Finivi Inc. 0.84% 13,838 $1.5M
10 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 0.78% 702,105 $77.8M
11 TEALWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.78% 15,437 $2K
12 Venturi Wealth Management, LLC 0.76% 151,980 $16.8M
13 Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC 0.67% 50,966 $5.6M
14 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.66% 39,914 $4.4M
15 J.M. Arbour, LLC 0.66% 6,186 $685K
16 ANDERSON HOAGLAND & CO 0.49% 51,012 $5.7M
17 OP Asset Management Ltd 0.48% 353,680 $45.3M
18 Narwhal Capital Management 0.48% 58,806 $6.5M
19 CARY STREET PARTNERS FINANCIAL LLC 0.46% 165,963 $18.4M
20 WRIGHT INVESTORS SERVICE INC 0.43% 12,381 $1.4M
21 Perpetual Ltd 0.41% 241,903 $26.8M
22 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.40% 44,052 $4.9M
23 Sequent Planning LLC 0.36% 13,434 $1.5M
24 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.28% 131,505 $14.6M
25 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.26% 127,046 $14.1M
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 — MUELLER INDS INC (MLI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MLI?

Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row: For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MLI 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 MLI?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 360 funds bought or added vs 284 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 MLI holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 650 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in MLI. 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 MLI?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 316 out of 650 hedge funds have held MLI 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.