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PROTO LABS INC (PRLB)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +20
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — PRLB

Based on 215 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PRLB 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
215 hedge funds hold PRLB 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 — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+30 new funds entered over the past year (+16% 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 — 57% buying

118 buying88 selling
Last quarter: 118 funds bought or added vs 88 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 (+11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new PRLB position: 26 → 31 → 32 → 43. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

66% conviction (2yr+) 15% medium 19% new
142 out of 215 hedge funds have held PRLB 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

29 → 26 → 31 → 32 → 43 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 26 → 31 → 32 → 43. A growing number of institutions are discovering PRLB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 74% of holders stayed 2+ years

74% veterans 7% 1-2yr 18% new
Of 218 current holders: 162 (74%) 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.

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 215 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PRLB

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

Market Analysis: PRLB

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Company Profile: PRLB

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

44 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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1.4
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Hedge Fund Positioning: PRLB
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 19 days 218 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 218 198 10.1%
13F Shares 22M 22M 1.78%
Total Value $1.10B $1.08B 1.94%
New Positions 43 32 +11
Increased Positions 78 62 +16
Closed Positions 23 23 -
Reduced Positions 70 74 -4
Total Calls 4 2 100.0%
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.25 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

218 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of PRLB — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GAGNON SECURITIES LLC 1.46% 110,889 $6.3M
2 Argos Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.13% 8,173 $466K
3 AlphaQuest LLC 0.03% 8,881 $449K
4 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.02% 4,006 $228K
5 Diversified Trust Co 0.01% 11,795 $673K
6 Leonteq Securities AG 0.01% 5,000 $285K
7 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 10,500
8 USA FINANCIAL FORMULAS 0.01% 917 $52K
9 Hoese & Co LLP 0.01% 200 $11K
10 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 13,008
11 Auto-Owners Insurance Co 0.01% 4,500 $257K
12 TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS 0.00% 20,920 $1.2M
13 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 6,359 $363K
14 OREGON PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND 0.00% 5,457 $311K
15 Assenagon Asset Management S.A. 0.00% 46,776 $2.7M
16 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 6,624 $378K
17 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 1,177 $67K
18 KLP KAPITALFORVALTNING AS 0.00% 13,400 $764K
19 STRS OHIO 0.00% 13,200 $753K
20 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 448 $26K
21 Ares Financial Consulting, LLC 0.00% 53 $3K
22 Towne Trust Company, N.A 0.00% 100 $6K
23 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% 11,536
24 Private Wealth Management Group, LLC 0.00% 76 $4K
25 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.00% 7,233
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 — PROTO LABS INC (PRLB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PRLB?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 118 funds bought or added vs 88 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 PRLB holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 34 of 215 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held PRLB?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 142 out of 215 hedge funds have held PRLB 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.

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.