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Ppl Corp (PPL)

981 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in PPL. 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
↑ +31
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — PPL

Based on 988 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PPL 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
988 hedge funds hold PPL 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 — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+96 new funds entered over the past year (+11% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

523 buying410 selling
Last quarter: 523 funds bought or added vs 410 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 (-16 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 95 → 116 → 145 → 129. 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
652 out of 988 hedge funds have held PPL 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

127 → 95 → 116 → 145 → 129 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 95 → 116 → 145 → 129. A growing number of institutions are discovering PPL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,008 holders: 709 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 92 entered 1–2 years ago, and 207 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
65 of 979 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in PPL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — PPL

In 2026 Q1, 523 hedge funds were net buyers of PPL (129 opened a new position, 394 added to an existing one), while 410 reduced or exited (312 trimmed, 98 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 54% of total institutional value in PPL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +31 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 988.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PPL

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

Market Analysis: PPL

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Company Profile: PPL

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much PPL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLU) 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 · 84d ago
PPL
-5.7%
XLU
-1.9%

PPL outperformed XLU by -3.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 39d ago
PPL
+4.1%
XLU
+2.6%

Since the filing became public, PPL outperformed XLU by +1.5% .

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.

48 top-rated funds 8 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PPL
981 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 981 957 2.51%
13F Shares 650M 644M 1.03%
Total Value $23.74B $22.54B 5.3%
New Positions 126 145 -19
Increased Positions 387 337 +50
Closed Positions 102 97 +5
Reduced Positions 305 326 -21
Total Calls 15 15 -
Total Puts 13 15 -13.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.87 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

981 + investors

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Top 25 PPL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Verbena Value LP 4.63% 740,500 $28.3M
2 Royal Palms Capital LLC 2.75% 72,590 $2.8M
3 Legacy Financial Independent Advisors LLC 2.72% 137,029 $5.2M
4 Cbre Investment Management Listed Real Assets LLC 2.62% 4,619,677 $176.5M
5 Portman Square Capital LLP 2.61% 1,775,000 $67.8M
6 Energy Income Partners, LLC 2.47% 4,014,732 $153.4M
7 Reaves W H & Co Inc 2.35% 3,706,113 $141.6M
8 Amplify Investments, LLC 2.25% 3,281 $125K
9 Berkshire Asset Management LLC/Pa 1.89% 1,152,847 $44.0M
10 Aventail Capital Group, LP 1.83% 998,381 $38.1M
11 Grandview Asset Management LLC 1.82% 162,972 $6.2M
12 Lawood & Co 1.73% 48,869 $1.9M
13 iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd 1.61% 85,213 $3.3M
14 Arbor Capital Management Inc /Adv 1.46% 46,104 $1.8M
15 Greenland Capital Management LP 1.40% 288,178 $11.0M
16 BCS Private Wealth Management, Inc. 1.23% 105,244 $4.1M
17 Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co 1.20% 3,015,392 $115.2M
18 New England Asset Management Inc 1.12% 230,750 $8.8M
19 Teza Capital Management LLC 1.09% 7,810 $298K
20 Chancellor Financial Group WB LP 1.07% 39,624 $1.5M
21 Arkfeld Wealth Strategies, L.L.C. 0.97% 77,614 $3.1M
22 Charter Research & Investment Group, INC. 0.96% 37,662 $1.4M
23 Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC 0.89% 201,547 $7.7M
24 Argyle Capital Management, LLC 0.89% 71,516 $2.7M
25 HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC 0.85% 394,351 $15.1M
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 — Ppl Corp (PPL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PPL?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PPL 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 PPL?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 523 funds bought or added vs 410 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 PPL holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 65 of 979 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in PPL. 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 PPL?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 652 out of 988 hedge funds have held PPL 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 Ppl Corp (PPL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PPL has moved +4.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.6% for the XLU sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PPL has gained -5.7% vs -1.9% for XLU. 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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