Maxlinear Inc (MXL): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Maxlinear Inc (MXL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MXL has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.4% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MXL gained nan% vs +39.8% for XLK. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Maxlinear Inc (MXL)

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

Smart Money Signals — MXL

Based on 236 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 MXL 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

236 hedge funds hold MXL 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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Steady growth — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+21 new funds entered over the past year (+10% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

115 buying118 selling

Last quarter: 118 funds reduced or exited vs 115 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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Steady new buyers — ~30 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 34 → 44 → 33 → 30. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 17% new

158 out of 236 hedge funds have held MXL 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

39 → 34 → 44 → 33 → 30 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 34 → 44 → 33 → 30. MXL is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.

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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 72% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 21% new

Entry-cohort mix of 240 holders: 172 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 17 entered 1–2 years ago, and 51 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds

47 of 236 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in MXL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.5

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	234	241	-2.9%
13F Shares	76M	76M	-0.24%
Total Value	$1.30B	$1.33B	-2.42%
New Positions	29	33	-4
Increased Positions	83	70	+13
Closed Positions	36	32	+4
Reduced Positions	82	100	-18
Total Calls	3	6	-50.0%
Total Puts	1	4	-75.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.33	0.67	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

234

241

-2.9%

13F Shares

76M

-0.24%

Total Value

$1.30B

$1.33B

-2.42%

New Positions

-4

Increased Positions

+13

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

100

-18

Total Calls

-50.0%

Total Puts

-75.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.33

0.67

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

234 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in MXL. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 MXL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	1492 Capital Management LLC	2.10%	316,824	$5.5M
2	Sora Investors LLC	1.36%	846,105	$14.7M
3	Hodges Capital Management Inc.	0.79%	547,690	$9.5M
4	Moody Aldrich Partners LLC	0.70%	223,701	$3.9M
5	Paradigm Capital Management Inc/Ny	0.57%	861,000	$15.0M
6	White Pine Capital LLC	0.35%	71,330	$1.2M
7	Cinctive Capital Management LP	0.20%	172,671	$3.0M
8	PDT Partners, LLC	0.14%	135,987	$2.4M
9	Defiance ETFs, LLC	0.13%	524,602	$9.1M
10	Needham Investment Management LLC	0.10%	115,000	$2.0M
11	Marathon Capital Management	0.09%	22,500	$391K
12	Weil Company, Inc.	0.09%	22,100	$384K
13	Tectonic Advisors LLC	0.07%	81,317	$1.4M
14	Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC	0.07%	551,347	$9.6M
15	Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC	0.07%	66,675	$1.2M
16	Engineers Gate Manager LP	0.05%	209,152	$3.6M
17	Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, the	0.04%	2,997,250	$52.1M
18	Inspire Investing, LLC	0.04%	29,823	$519K
19	Trexquant Investment LP	0.04%	326,942	$5.7M
20	Jump Financial, LLC	0.04%	171,400	$3.0M
21	Marshall Wace, LLP	0.04%	2,202,736	$38.3M
22	Polar Asset Management Partners Inc.	0.04%	107,086	$1.9M
23	Systematic Financial Management LP	0.04%	90,796	$1.6M
24	Voloridge Investment Management, LLC	0.03%	400,823	$7.0M
25	Nebula Research & Development LLC	0.03%	22,411	$318K

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 — Maxlinear Inc (MXL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MXL?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 118 funds reduced or exited vs 115 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 MXL holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 47 of 236 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in MXL. 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 MXL?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 158 out of 236 hedge funds have held MXL 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 Maxlinear Inc (MXL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MXL has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.4% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MXL has gained nan% vs +39.8% for XLK. 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.

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Maxlinear Inc (MXL)

Smart Money Signals — MXL

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (98% of max)

Steady growth — +10% more funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

Steady new buyers — ~30 new funds per quarter

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 21% newcomers

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

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