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Materion Corp (MTRN)

325 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MTRN. 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
↑ +36
Streak
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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — MTRN

Based on 326 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MTRN 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
326 hedge funds hold MTRN 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 — +33% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+80 new funds entered over the past year (+33% 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 — 54% buying

162 buying140 selling
Last quarter: 162 funds bought or added vs 140 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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More new buyers each quarter (+29 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MTRN position: 38 → 77 → 37 → 66. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 27% new
179 out of 326 hedge funds have held MTRN 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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Steady discovery — ~66 new funds/quarter

40 → 38 → 77 → 37 → 66 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 77 → 37 → 66. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 62% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Of 330 current holders: 203 (62%) 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 — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
54 of 326 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in MTRN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — 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 — MTRN

In 2026 Q1, 162 hedge funds were net buyers of MTRN (66 opened a new position, 96 added to an existing one), while 140 reduced or exited (110 trimmed, 30 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 42% of total institutional value in MTRN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +36 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 326.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MTRN

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

Market Analysis: MTRN

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Company Profile: MTRN

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Materion Corp (MTRN) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MTRN has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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
MTRN
+74.3%
SPY
+15.9%

MTRN outperformed SPY by +58.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
MTRN
+23.1%
SPY
+2.0%

Since the filing became public, MTRN outperformed SPY by +21.1% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

26 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MTRN
325 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 325 290 12.07%
13F Shares 20M 20M -1.28%
Total Value $2.79B $2.46B 13.59%
New Positions 65 37 +28
Increased Positions 96 84 +12
Closed Positions 30 39 -9
Reduced Positions 107 118 -11
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

325 + investors

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Top 25 MTRN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Trigran Investments, Inc. 11.55% 333,985 $48.3M
2 ACK Asset Management LLC 8.57% 474,800 $68.7M
3 Harvey Partners, LLC 3.37% 293,121 $42.4M
4 Lumbard & Kellner, LLC 2.59% 51,581 $7.5M
5 SailingStone Capital Partners LLC 1.39% 42,322 $6.1M
6 Phocas Financial Corp. 1.10% 48,613 $7.0M
7 Granahan Investment Management, LLC 1.01% 144,476 $20.9M
8 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 0.85% 265,247 $38.4M
9 Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC 0.81% 36,940 $5.3M
10 Deuterium Capital Management, LLC 0.76% 4,540 $657K
11 Chatham Capital Group, INC. 0.62% 29,506 $4.3M
12 Arosa Capital Management LP 0.55% 25,000 $3.6M
13 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.54% 24,732 $3.6M
14 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.51% 165,989 $24.0M
15 Emerald Investment Advisers, LLC 0.45% 34,813 $5.0M
16 Ceredex Value Advisors LLC 0.44% 97,500 $14.1M
17 Heartland Advisors Inc 0.36% 48,352 $7.0M
18 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.27% 191,240 $27.7M
19 Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC 0.25% 529,841 $76.6M
20 Tred Avon Family Wealth, LLC 0.15% 3,089 $447K
21 Royce & Associates LP 0.15% 103,540 $15.0M
22 Gendell Jeffrey L 0.14% 71,296 $10.3M
23 Whalen Wealth Management Inc. 0.14% 1,801 $261K
24 Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC 0.14% 17,237 $2.5M
25 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.14% 5,206 $753K
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 — Materion Corp (MTRN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MTRN?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MTRN 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 MTRN?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 162 funds bought or added vs 140 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 MTRN holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 54 of 326 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in MTRN. 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 MTRN?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 179 out of 326 hedge funds have held MTRN 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 Materion Corp (MTRN) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MTRN has moved +23.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +21.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MTRN has gained +74.3% vs +15.9% for SPY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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