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Mettler Toledo International (MTD)

810 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MTD. 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
↓ -15
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — MTD

Based on 819 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 MTD 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 (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
819 hedge funds hold MTD 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 MTD is almost the same as a year ago (+26 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

371 buying385 selling
Last quarter: 385 funds reduced or exited vs 371 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 (-34 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 85 → 85 → 129 → 95. 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 ■ 15% new
561 out of 819 hedge funds have held MTD 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

76 → 85 → 85 → 129 → 95 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 85 → 85 → 129 → 95. A growing number of institutions are discovering MTD each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 72% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 832 holders: 600 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 80 entered 1–2 years ago, and 152 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
64 of 817 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in MTD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — MTD

In 2026 Q1, 371 hedge funds were net buyers of MTD (95 opened a new position, 276 added to an existing one), while 385 reduced or exited (275 trimmed, 110 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 51% of total institutional value in MTD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -15 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 819.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MTD

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

Market Analysis: MTD

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Mettler Toledo International (MTD) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MTD has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) 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 · 77d ago
MTD
-8.5%
XLV
+4.3%

MTD outperformed XLV by -12.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
MTD
+11.9%
XLV
+5.4%

Since the filing became public, MTD outperformed XLV by +6.5% .

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.

59 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
7.7
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MTD
810 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 810 834 -2.88%
13F Shares 20M 21M -3.39%
Total Value $23.45B $27.94B -16.07%
New Positions 89 129 -40
Increased Positions 269 262 +7
Closed Positions 113 75 +38
Reduced Positions 272 271 +1
Total Calls 9 10 -10.0%
Total Puts 6 7 -14.29%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.7 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

810 + investors

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Top 25 MTD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Capital Counsel LLC/Ny 7.48% 139,384 $175.8M
2 Fundsmith Investment Services LTD. 6.38% 222,759 $280.9M
3 Fundsmith LLP 5.59% 568,516 $717.0M
4 Crown Oak Advisors, LLC 3.81% 6,020 $7.6M
5 Drystone LLC 3.52% 3,099 $3.9M
6 Seilern Investment Management Ltd 3.39% 22,534 $28.4M
7 XXEC, Inc. 3.25% 13,108 $18.5M
8 PineStone Asset Management Inc. 2.86% 322,784 $407.1M
9 Mar Vista Investment Partners LLC 2.14% 17,002 $21.4M
10 North Point Portfolio Managers Corp/Oh 1.97% 8,790 $11.1M
11 Amanah Holdings Trust 1.67% 12,000 $15.1M
12 Williams Jones Wealth Management, LLC. 1.67% 107,488 $135.6M
13 Solidarity Wealth, LLC 1.63% 6,710 $8.5M
14 L. Roy Papp & Associates, LLP 1.52% 10,450 $13.2M
15 Barr E S & Co 1.39% 18,960 $23.9M
16 Fiera Capital Corp 1.36% 314,354 $396.5M
17 Douglass Winthrop Advisors, LLC 1.23% 53,235 $67.1M
18 Champlain Investment Partners, LLC 1.12% 70,206 $88.5M
19 Paragon Capital Management Inc 1.08% 1,008 $1.3M
20 Taproot Management LP 1.07% 4,485 $5.7M
21 Eventide Asset Management, LLC 1.06% 50,751 $64.0M
22 Albert D Mason Inc 1.05% 1,287 $1.6M
23 Citadel Investment Advisory, Inc. 1.02% 1,700 $2.1M
24 Slow Capital, Inc. 0.99% 6,054 $7.6M
25 Welch & Forbes LLC 0.96% 58,807 $74.2M
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 — Mettler Toledo International (MTD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MTD?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 385 funds reduced or exited vs 371 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 MTD holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 64 of 817 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in MTD. 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 MTD?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 561 out of 819 hedge funds have held MTD 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 Mettler Toledo International (MTD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MTD has moved +11.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.4% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of +6.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MTD has gained -8.5% vs +4.3% for XLV. 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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