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Perfect Corp (PERF)

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

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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — PERF

Based on 22 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PERF 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
22 hedge funds hold PERF 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 — +38% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+6 new funds entered over the past year (+38% 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 — 56% buying

14 buying11 selling
Last quarter: 14 funds bought or added vs 11 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 — ~8 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 8 → 4 → 5 → 8. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 50% entered in last year

18% conviction (2yr+) 32% medium 50% new
Only 4 funds (18%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Steady discovery — ~8 new funds/quarter

7 → 8 → 4 → 5 → 8 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 8 → 4 → 5 → 8. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Early stage — 68% of holders entered in last year

18% veterans 14% 1-2yr 68% new
Of 22 current holders: 15 (68%) entered in the past year, only 4 (18%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
7 of 22 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in PERF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.6
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.6/10 — 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 — PERF

In 2026 Q1, 14 hedge funds were net buyers of PERF (8 opened a new position, 6 added to an existing one), while 11 reduced or exited (6 trimmed, 5 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 54% of total institutional value in PERF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 22.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PERF

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

Market Analysis: PERF

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much PERF has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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
PERF
-1.2%
XLK
+41.8%

PERF outperformed XLK by -43.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
PERF
-1.2%
XLK
+6.9%

Since the filing became public, PERF outperformed XLK by -8.1% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

1 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
1.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PERF
21 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 21 19 10.53%
13F Shares 7M 7M 0.57%
Total Value $12M $13M -8.4%
New Positions 7 5 +2
Increased Positions 6 8 -2
Closed Positions 5 3 +2
Reduced Positions 6 3 +3
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 19 PERF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Oasis Management Co Ltd. 0.22% 2,200,623 $3.7M
2 Nantahala Capital Management, LLC 0.04% 583,925 $987K
3 Credit Industriel Et Commercial 0.03% 200,000 $338K
4 Groupe la Francaise 0.01% 300,000 $507K
5 Crewe Advisors LLC 0.01% 41,000 $69K
6 Css LLC/Il 0.00% 31,000 $52K
7 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 35,194 $59K
8 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 21,460 $36K
9 Goldman Sachs Group Inc 0.00% 3,923,299 $6.6M
10 Harbour Investments, INC. 0.00% 9,000 $15K
11 Hrt Financial LP 0.00% 18,241 $30K
12 Squarepoint Ops LLC 0.00% 31,970 $54K
13 BNP Paribas Financial Markets 0.00% 58,219 $98K
14 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.00% 123
15 Focus Partners Wealth 0.00% 11,475 $19K
16 Jones Financial Companies Lllp 0.00% 4,805 $8K
17 Morgan Stanley 0.00% 22,641 $38K
18 Citigroup Inc 0.00% 1,290 $2K
19 UBS Group AG 0.00% 100
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — Perfect Corp (PERF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PERF?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PERF 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 PERF?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 14 funds bought or added vs 11 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 PERF holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 7 of 22 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in PERF. 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 PERF?

Mostly new holders — 50% entered in last year: Only 4 funds (18%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy Perfect Corp (PERF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PERF has moved -1.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +6.9% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -8.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PERF has gained -1.2% vs +41.8% 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.

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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