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Qualcomm Inc (QCOM)

3K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in QCOM. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -224
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
41%

Smart Money Signals — QCOM

Based on 2718 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 QCOM 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 — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak
2,718 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 2,942 funds (reached 2025 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding QCOM is almost the same as a year ago (+7 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 41% buying

1199 buying1723 selling
Last quarter: 1,723 funds reduced or exited vs 1,199 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-184 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 211 → 195 → 371 → 187. 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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72% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 72% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 13% new
1,967 out of 2,718 hedge funds have held QCOM 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 -2%, value -29%

Value
-28%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: funds added -2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -29%. 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

196 → 211 → 195 → 371 → 187 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 211 → 195 → 371 → 187. A growing number of institutions are discovering QCOM each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 73% veterans vs 16% newcomers

■ 73% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 16% new
Entry-cohort mix of 2,825 holders: 2,070 (73%) are 2+ year veterans, 317 entered 1–2 years ago, and 438 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
65 of 2705 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in QCOM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — QCOM

In 2026 Q1, 1199 hedge funds were net buyers of QCOM (187 opened a new position, 1012 added to an existing one), while 1723 reduced or exited (1312 trimmed, 411 sold completely) — a 41% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 46% of total institutional value in QCOM is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -224 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 2718.

Hedge Fund Ownership: QCOM

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

Market Analysis: QCOM

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much QCOM 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 · 74d ago
QCOM
+64.4%
XLK
+37.9%

QCOM outperformed XLK by +26.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 29d ago
QCOM
+5.5%
XLK
+3.9%

Since the filing became public, QCOM outperformed XLK by +1.6% .

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.

137 top-rated funds 36 high-conviction
Consensus
9.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
5.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: QCOM
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 2687 2941 -8.64%
13F Shares 848M 863M -1.74%
Total Value $103.40B $145.17B -28.77%
New Positions 178 371 -193
Increased Positions 980 1170 -190
Closed Positions 432 175 +257
Reduced Positions 1269 1061 +208
Total Calls 61 66 -7.58%
Total Puts 56 56 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.92 0.85 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 QCOM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Torrey Growth & Income Advisors 23.64% 442,890 $56.4M
2 UG Investment Advisers Ltd. 12.25% 140,886 $18.1M
3 Spectrum Financial Alliance Ltd LLC 7.98% 322,430 $41.5M
4 Holowesko Partners Ltd. 6.45% 178,700 $23.0M
5 Wilsey Asset Management Inc 5.70% 282,313 $36.4M
6 Brooktree Capital Management 5.37% 52,544 $6.8M
7 R.H. Dinel Investment Counsel, Inc. 5.28% 50,725 $6.5M
8 Orion Investment Co 4.95% 121,127 $15.6M
9 O'Keefe Stevens Advisory, Inc. 4.66% 146,342 $18.8M
10 Orin Green Financial, LLC 4.57% 86,423 $11.1M
11 Redwood Grove Capital, LLC 4.53% 109,006 $14.0M
12 R.m.sincerbeaux Capital Management LLC 4.03% 53,700 $6.9M
13 Staley Capital Advisers Inc 3.93% 721,565 $92.9M
14 Connective Capital Management, LLC 3.72% 35,031 $4.5M
15 Nan Shan Life Insurance Co., Ltd. 3.72% 798,331 $102.8M
16 Spring Capital Management, LLC 3.71% 56,957 $7.3M
17 Matrix Asset Advisors Inc/Ny 3.39% 287,239 $37.0M
18 Colrain Capital LLC 3.34% 67,130 $8.6M
19 Adalta Capital Management LLC 3.29% 53,457 $6.9M
20 Positano Wealth Management Ltd 3.23% 33,926 $4.4M
21 CSU Producer Resources, Inc. 3.23% 8,750 $1.1M
22 Robinson Value Management, Ltd. 3.19% 44,445 $5.7M
23 Investment Management Associates Inc /Adv 3.07% 100,185 $12.9M
24 Orca Wealth Management, LLC 3.01% 32,825 $4.2M
25 Sather Financial Group Inc 2.93% 370,122 $47.7M
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 — Qualcomm Inc (QCOM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for QCOM?

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

More sellers than buyers — 41% buying: Last quarter: 1,723 funds reduced or exited vs 1,199 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 QCOM holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 65 of 2705 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in QCOM. 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 QCOM?

72% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,967 out of 2,718 hedge funds have held QCOM 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 Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QCOM has moved +5.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +3.9% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), QCOM has gained +64.4% vs +37.9% 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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