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3m Co (MMM)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MMM. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -80
Streak
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Buyers last Q
41%

Smart Money Signals — MMM

Based on 2156 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MMM 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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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
2,156 hedge funds hold MMM 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding MMM is almost the same as a year ago (+38 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 41% buying

831 buying1182 selling
Last quarter: 1,182 funds reduced or exited vs 831 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 (-113 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 187 → 150 → 280 → 167. 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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74% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 74% conviction (2yr+) ■ 14% medium ■ 11% new
1,601 out of 2,156 hedge funds have held MMM 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

213 → 187 → 150 → 280 → 167 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 187 → 150 → 280 → 167. A growing number of institutions are discovering MMM each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 76% veterans vs 14% newcomers

■ 76% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 14% new
Entry-cohort mix of 2,225 holders: 1,697 (76%) are 2+ year veterans, 210 entered 1–2 years ago, and 318 (14%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
67 of 2151 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in MMM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — MMM

In 2026 Q1, 831 hedge funds were net buyers of MMM (167 opened a new position, 664 added to an existing one), while 1182 reduced or exited (935 trimmed, 247 sold completely) — a 41% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 50% of total institutional value in MMM is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -80 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 2156.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MMM

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

Market Analysis: MMM

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

Is It Too Late to Buy 3m Co (MMM) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MMM 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 · 74d ago
MMM
+9.0%
XLI
-76.3%

MMM outperformed XLI by +85.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 29d ago
MMM
+274.7%
XLI
-6.5%

Since the filing became public, MMM outperformed XLI by +281.2% .

Interpretation: The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

97 top-rated funds 10 high-conviction
Consensus
8.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MMM
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 2133 2236 -4.61%
13F Shares 344M 415M -17.16%
Total Value $48.65B $63.68B -23.6%
New Positions 160 280 -120
Increased Positions 647 728 -81
Closed Positions 263 143 +120
Reduced Positions 905 788 +117
Total Calls 37 38 -2.63%
Total Puts 35 39 -10.26%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.95 1.03 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 MMM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Corundum Trust Company, INC 13.03% 39,280 $5.7M
2 SaddleRock Capital Management LLC 9.15% 59,691 $8.7M
3 Somerset Group LLC 6.56% 57,130 $8.8M
4 Clark & Stuart, Inc 5.39% 55,037 $8.0M
5 Corundum Group, Inc. 4.81% 99,152 $14.4M
6 Parsifal Capital Management, LP 4.58% 268,013 $38.9M
7 White Pine Capital LLC 4.00% 97,804 $14.2M
8 Parsons Capital Management Inc/Ri 3.36% 506,192 $73.5M
9 Windle Wealth, LLC 3.35% 54,618 $7.9M
10 Spinnaker Trust 3.21% 399,155 $58.0M
11 Regents Gate Capital LLP 2.99% 96,480 $14.0M
12 Wilkins Investment Counsel Inc 2.95% 141,679 $20.6M
13 Fullerton Fund Management Co Ltd. 2.89% 248,417 $36.1M
14 McGowan Group Asset Management, Inc. 2.37% 128,246 $18.6M
15 Skba Capital Management LLC 2.36% 118,498 $17.2M
16 Teza Capital Management LLC 2.31% 4,335 $630K
17 DMKC Advisory Services, LLC 2.21% 36,602 $5.3M
18 Arbor Capital Management Inc /Adv 2.17% 17,730 $2.7M
19 Lakeside Advisors, INC. 2.15% 22,142 $3.2M
20 Newport Trust Company, LLC 1.99% 5,594,540 $812.5M
21 Kerusso Capital Management LLC 1.99% 27,375 $4.0M
22 Summit Financial Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.91% 92,815 $13.5M
23 Sippican Capital Advisors 1.86% 18,682 $2.7M
24 Consolidated Capital Management, LLC 1.84% 39,167 $5.7M
25 Allied Investment Advisors, LLC 1.81% 86,998 $12.6M
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 — 3m Co (MMM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MMM?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MMM 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 MMM?

More sellers than buyers — 41% buying: Last quarter: 1,182 funds reduced or exited vs 831 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 MMM holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 67 of 2151 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in MMM. 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 MMM?

74% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,601 out of 2,156 hedge funds have held MMM 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 3m Co (MMM) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MMM has moved +274.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -6.5% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +281.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MMM has gained +9.0% vs -76.3% for XLI. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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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