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Pool Corp (POOL)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -48
Streak
5Q ▼
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — POOL

Based on 597 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their POOL 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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High ownership — 81% of 3.0Y peak

81% of all-time peak
597 funds currently hold this stock — 81% of the 3.0-year high of 735 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 17% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
121 fewer hedge funds hold POOL compared to a year ago (-17% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

340 buying329 selling
Last quarter: 340 funds bought or added vs 329 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 89 → 83 → 111 → 94. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 17% new
397 out of 597 hedge funds have held POOL 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +1%, value -18%

Value
-17%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: funds added +1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -18%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

92 → 89 → 83 → 111 → 94 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 89 → 83 → 111 → 94. A growing number of institutions are discovering POOL 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 619 holders: 444 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 62 entered 1–2 years ago, and 113 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
59 of 596 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in POOL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.5/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — POOL

In 2026 Q1, 340 hedge funds were net buyers of POOL (94 opened a new position, 246 added to an existing one), while 329 reduced or exited (187 trimmed, 142 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This extends a 5-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 43% of total institutional value in POOL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -48 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 597.

Hedge Fund Ownership: POOL

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

Market Analysis: POOL

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Company Profile: POOL

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much POOL 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 · 76d ago
POOL
-3.6%
XLI
+8.9%

POOL outperformed XLI by -12.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
POOL
+11.2%
XLI
+329.7%

Since the filing became public, POOL outperformed XLI by -318.5% .

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.

43 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
7.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: POOL
592 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 592 645 -8.22%
13F Shares 37M 37M 1.19%
Total Value $6.85B $8.32B -17.62%
New Positions 91 111 -20
Increased Positions 241 179 +62
Closed Positions 144 157 -13
Reduced Positions 181 284 -103
Total Calls 11 11 -
Total Puts 12 10 20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.09 0.91 Neutral

Statistics: POOL

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

592 + investors

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

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Top 25 POOL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Amiral Gestion 4.18% 37,189 $7.5M
2 Caledonia Investments plc 4.16% 175,887 $35.6M
3 Academy Capital Management 3.56% 123,159 $24.9M
4 Eldred Rock Partners, LLC 2.78% 54,028 $10.9M
5 Sone Capital Management, LLC 2.73% 160,882 $32.6M
6 Villere St Denis J & Co LLC 2.60% 116,693 $23.6M
7 Harvey Partners, LLC 2.17% 135,000 $27.3M
8 Long Pond Capital, LP 2.12% 109,500 $22.2M
9 Southpoint Capital Advisors LP 2.08% 500,000 $101.2M
10 Kerrisdale Advisers, LLC 1.86% 24,175 $4.9M
11 Prospect Capital Advisors, LLC 1.75% 15,560 $3.1M
12 VELA Investment Management, LLC 1.73% 37,320 $7.6M
13 Rule One Partners, LLC 1.71% 8,501 $1.7M
14 Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC 1.69% 2,850,195 $576.7M
15 Monimus Capital Management, LP 1.64% 29,224 $5.9M
16 Foyston, Gordon & Payne Inc 1.55% 33,253 $6.7M
17 Progeny 3, Inc. 1.51% 140,000 $28.3M
18 Timelo Investment Management Inc. 1.12% 7,000 $1.4M
19 Chou Associates Management Inc. 1.02% 10,636 $2.2M
20 Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc 1.02% 141,500 $28.6M
21 Bell Asset Management Ltd 0.97% 16,359 $3.3M
22 Waters Parkerson & CO., LLC 0.91% 87,342 $17.7M
23 Clearline Capital LP 0.82% 78,088 $15.8M
24 Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co LLC 0.68% 281,950 $57.0M
25 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 0.65% 170,676 $34.5M
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 — Pool Corp (POOL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for POOL?

Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their POOL 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 POOL?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 340 funds bought or added vs 329 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 POOL holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 59 of 596 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in POOL. 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 POOL?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 397 out of 597 hedge funds have held POOL 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 Pool Corp (POOL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, POOL has moved +11.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +329.7% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -318.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), POOL has gained -3.6% vs +8.9% for XLI. 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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