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Quidelortho Corp (QDEL)

241 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in QDEL. 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
↑ +6
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — QDEL

Based on 246 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added QDEL 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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High ownership — 84% of 3.0Y peak

84% of all-time peak
246 funds currently hold this stock — 84% of the 3.0-year high of 294 funds (reached 2023 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
19 fewer hedge funds hold QDEL compared to a year ago (-7% 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 — 56% buying

149 buying118 selling
Last quarter: 149 funds bought or added vs 118 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 (+14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new QDEL position: 40 → 37 → 43 → 57. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 16% new
160 out of 246 hedge funds have held QDEL 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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Value +22% but shares only +5% — price-driven

Value
+21%
Shares
+4%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +22%, but actual share count only changed +5%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

52 → 40 → 37 → 43 → 57 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 40 → 37 → 43 → 57. A growing number of institutions are discovering QDEL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 71% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 254 holders: 180 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 28 entered 1–2 years ago, and 46 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 243 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in QDEL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.6/10 — 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 — QDEL

In 2026 Q2, 149 hedge funds were net buyers of QDEL (57 opened a new position, 92 added to an existing one), while 118 reduced or exited (67 trimmed, 51 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 58% of total institutional value in QDEL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +6 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 246.

Hedge Fund Ownership: QDEL

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

Market Analysis: QDEL

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Company Profile: QDEL

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much QDEL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 79d ago
QDEL
-38.5%
XLV
+5.7%

QDEL outperformed XLV by -44.2% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 34d ago
QDEL
-24.7%
XLV
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, QDEL outperformed XLV by -24.9% .

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.

15 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
5.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: QDEL
241 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 241 240 0.42%
13F Shares 84M 82M 2.72%
Total Value $1.43B $1.25B 14.39%
New Positions 57 43 +14
Increased Positions 88 86 +2
Closed Positions 53 52 +1
Reduced Positions 64 74 -10
Total Calls 6 8 -25.0%
Total Puts 4 5 -20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.62 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

241 + investors

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

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Top 25 QDEL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Newtyn Management, LLC 14.49% 6,625,000 $116.0M
2 Buckley Capital Advisors, LLC 9.23% 850,335 $14.9M
3 Gem Investment Advisors, LLC 6.08% 565,998 $9.9M
4 Gagnon Securities LLC 3.48% 1,030,371 $18.0M
5 Gagnon Advisors, LLC 2.69% 241,097 $4.2M
6 Skylands Capital, LLC 1.21% 560,414 $9.8M
7 Paradigm Capital Management Inc/Ny 1.20% 2,521,700 $44.2M
8 Ballast Asset Management, LP 1.01% 144,526 $2.5M
9 Lightrock Netherlands B.V. 1.00% 290,547 $5.1M
10 Private Management Group Inc 0.96% 2,070,391 $36.3M
11 Tejara Capital Ltd 0.94% 129,890 $2.3M
12 Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC 0.91% 1,063,559 $18.6M
13 AYAL Capital Advisors Ltd 0.85% 180,000 $3.2M
14 Birchview Capital, LP 0.73% 89,377 $1.6M
15 Beaconlight Capital, LLC 0.64% 102,800 $1.8M
16 Marble Bar Asset Management LLP 0.61% 50,000 $876K
17 Rubric Capital Management LP 0.53% 3,306,281 $57.9M
18 Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC 0.41% 350,145 $6.1M
19 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.28% 1,345,530 $23.6M
20 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.20% 12,581 $220K
21 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.19% 19,966 $350K
22 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.12% 399,089 $7.0M
23 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.12% 226,547 $4.0M
24 Moody National Bank Trust Division 0.10% 70,748 $1.2M
25 Monaco Asset Management SAM 0.09% 65,000 $1.1M
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 — Quidelortho Corp (QDEL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for QDEL?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added QDEL 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 QDEL?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 149 funds bought or added vs 118 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 QDEL holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 243 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in QDEL. 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 QDEL?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 160 out of 246 hedge funds have held QDEL 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 Quidelortho Corp (QDEL) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QDEL has moved -24.7% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -24.9%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), QDEL has gained -38.5% vs +5.7% for XLV. 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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