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Mueller Inds Inc (MLI)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +38
Streak
10Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — MLI

Based on 716 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 10 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
716 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 — +36% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+190 new funds entered over the past year (+36% 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 — 58% buying

413 buying298 selling
Last quarter: 413 funds bought or added vs 298 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 — ~125 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 87 → 133 → 129 → 125. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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46% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 46% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 30% new
331 out of 716 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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Growing discovery — still being found

79 → 87 → 133 → 129 → 125 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 87 → 133 → 129 → 125. A growing number of institutions are discovering MLI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 51% veterans vs 34% newcomers

■ 51% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 34% new
Entry-cohort mix of 727 holders: 369 (51%) are 2+ year veterans, 111 entered 1–2 years ago, and 247 (34%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 715 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% 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.
4.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.2/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — MLI

In 2026 Q1, 413 hedge funds were net buyers of MLI (125 opened a new position, 288 added to an existing one), while 298 reduced or exited (211 trimmed, 87 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 10 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 44% of total institutional value in MLI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +38 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 716.

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Mueller Inds Inc (MLI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MLI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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
MLI
+24.6%
XLI
+8.9%

MLI outperformed XLI by +15.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
MLI
+1.5%
XLI
+329.7%

Since the filing became public, MLI outperformed XLI by -328.2% .

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.

47 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
4.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MLI
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 710 678 4.72%
13F Shares 99M 100M -1.55%
Total Value $10.31B $11.32B -8.93%
New Positions 122 129 -7
Increased Positions 286 243 +43
Closed Positions 90 74 +16
Reduced Positions 206 214 -8
Total Calls 5 6 -16.67%
Total Puts 6 5 20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.2 0.83 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 MLI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Bancreek Capital Management, LP 14.67% 30,593 $3.4M
2 Four Tree Island Advisory LLC 12.77% 228,371 $25.3M
3 Winmill & CO. Inc 5.41% 169,280 $18.8M
4 Barlow Wealth Partners, LLC 3.44% 253,567 $31.0M
5 Brentview Investment Management LLC 2.34% 48,819 $5.4M
6 HWG Holdings LP 2.21% 76,732 $8.5M
7 Ausbil Investment Management Ltd 2.02% 35,999 $4.1M
8 Systematic Financial Management LP 1.99% 784,687 $86.9M
9 Millington Financial Advisors, LLC 1.85% 32,179 $4.4M
10 Ballast Asset Management, LP 1.84% 37,339 $4.1M
11 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 1.79% 1,637,510 $181.4M
12 Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. 1.62% 71,071 $7.9M
13 Palisade Capital Management, LP 1.62% 438,306 $48.6M
14 Synergy Asset Management, LLC 1.60% 136,175 $15.1M
15 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 1.49% 58,135 $6.4M
16 United Capital Management of KS, Inc. 1.46% 87,100 $9.7M
17 Jlb & Associates Inc 1.43% 89,799 $9.9M
18 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 1.34% 14,450 $1.6M
19 BankChampaign, National Association 1.21% 11,032 $1.2M
20 Addison Capital Co 1.20% 60,804 $6.7M
21 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 1.13% 56,016 $6.2M
22 Fielder Capital Group LLC 1.04% 43,220 $4.8M
23 Freedom Day Solutions, LLC 0.96% 32,431 $3.6M
24 Gabelli Funds LLC 0.92% 1,230,450 $136.3M
25 Cascade Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.88% 13,480 $1.5M
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 — 10 quarters in a row: For 10 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 — 58% buying: Last quarter: 413 funds bought or added vs 298 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 — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 715 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% 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?

46% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 331 out of 716 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.

Is it too late to buy Mueller Inds Inc (MLI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MLI has moved +1.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +329.7% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -328.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MLI has gained +24.6% vs +8.9% for XLI. 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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