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QUIDELORTHO CORP (QDEL)

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

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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — QDEL

Based on 232 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their QDEL 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 — 80% of 3.0Y peak

80% of all-time peak
232 funds currently hold this stock — 80% of the 3.0-year high of 291 funds (reached 2023 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 10% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
26 fewer hedge funds hold QDEL compared to a year ago (-10% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

113 buying133 selling
Last quarter: 133 funds reduced or exited vs 113 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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Steady new buyers — ~35 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 27 → 50 → 38 → 35. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

67% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 12% new
156 out of 232 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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Steady discovery — ~35 new funds/quarter

54 → 27 → 50 → 38 → 35 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 27 → 50 → 38 → 35. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 74% of holders stayed 2+ years

74% veterans 9% 1-2yr 17% new
Of 240 current holders: 177 (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.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 232 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% 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.
2.5
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.

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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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
7.2
/ 10
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2.0
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: QDEL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 240 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 240 245 -2.04%
13F Shares 75M 82M -7.76%
Total Value $2.15B $2.40B -10.55%
New Positions 36 39 -3
Increased Positions 85 101 -16
Closed Positions 38 51 -13
Reduced Positions 112 92 +20
Total Calls 9 9 -
Total Puts 5 8 -37.5%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.56 0.89 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

240 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of QDEL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GAGNON SECURITIES LLC 1.53% 403,325 $6.6M
2 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.74% 341,554 $5.6M
3 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.24% 12,939 $213K
4 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.20% 19,966 $328K
5 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.15% 186,851 $3.1M
6 MOODY NATIONAL BANK TRUST DIVISION 0.11% 69,959 $1.1M
7 INSPIRION WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.02% 11,466 $188K
8 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.02% 10,903 $179K
9 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.02% 56,182 $923K
10 BFSG, LLC 0.02% 10,635 $175K
11 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.01% 48,087 $790K
12 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 30,100
13 Curat Global, LLC 0.01% 420 $7K
14 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 37,413
15 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.01% 12,858 $211K
16 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 20,676 $340K
17 OREGON PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND 0.00% 15,528 $255K
18 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 18,910 $311K
19 Leonteq Securities AG 0.00% 3,466 $57K
20 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% 54,594
21 Handelsbanken Fonder AB 0.00% 24,419
22 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 1,303 $21K
23 KLP KAPITALFORVALTNING AS 0.00% 14,446 $237K
24 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 1,473 $24K
25 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.00% 350 $6K
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?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their QDEL 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 QDEL?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 133 funds reduced or exited vs 113 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 QDEL holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 35 of 232 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% 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?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 156 out of 232 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.

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.