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RIO TINTO PLC (RIO)

867 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in RIO. 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
↑ +112
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
65%

Smart Money Signals — RIO

Based on 825 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added RIO 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
825 hedge funds hold RIO 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+122 new funds entered over the past year (+17% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

508 buying270 selling
Last quarter: 508 funds were net buyers (173 opened a brand new position + 335 added to an existing one). Only 270 were sellers (209 trimmed + 61 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+83 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new RIO position: 95 → 74 → 90 → 173. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 19% new
506 out of 825 hedge funds have held RIO 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 +27% but shares only +6% — price-driven

Value
+27%
Shares
+5%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +27%, but actual share count only changed +6%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

96 → 95 → 74 → 90 → 173 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 95 → 74 → 90 → 173. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 67% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 867 current holders: 583 (67%) 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 — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 825 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in RIO. 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: RIO

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

Market Analysis: RIO

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Company Profile: RIO

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

74 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: RIO
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 867 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 867 757 14.53%
13F Shares 139M 131M 5.61%
Total Value $11.04B $8.67B 27.32%
New Positions 175 90 +85
Increased Positions 410 377 +33
Closed Positions 64 76 -12
Reduced Positions 250 287 -37
Total Calls 29 27 7.41%
Total Puts 23 23 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.79 0.85 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

867 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of RIO — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 QSM Asset Management Ltd 6.08% 135,057 $12.4M
2 Oak Harvest Investment Services 1.92% 197,554 $18.4M
3 Trust Investment Advisors 1.87% 34,259 $3.2M
4 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 1.32% 61,180 $5.7M
5 Davis Capital Management 1.26% 20,000 $1.9M
6 KW WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC 1.26% 10,342 $828K
7 ABBINGTON INVESTMENT GROUP 1.24% 22,840 $2.1M
8 Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC 1.00% 71,018 $6.6M
9 Q3 Asset Management 0.94% 41,625 $4K
10 JEPPSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.84% 28,821 $2.7M
11 TrueMark Investments, LLC 0.84% 46,041 $4.3M
12 Steadtrust LLC 0.79% 15,020 $1.4M
13 CAPITAL ADVISORS INC/OK 0.79% 529,596 $49.4M
14 FORBES J M & CO LLP 0.77% 98,121 $9.2M
15 ADVOCATE GROUP LLC 0.77% 52,843 $4.9M
16 Seascape Capital Management 0.77% 28,569 $3K
17 CENTRAL VALLEY ADVISORS, LLC 0.77% 30,112 $2.8M
18 NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC 0.75% 107,405 $10.3M
19 Karras Company, Inc. 0.71% 7,547 $704K
20 Segment Wealth Management, LLC 0.68% 124,387 $11.6M
21 SHRIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.67% 19,625 $1.8M
22 Eagle Bluffs Wealth Management LLC 0.67% 17,819 $1.7M
23 Community Bank & Trust, Waco, Texas 0.66% 35,827 $3K
24 Old Port Advisors 0.66% 30,738 $2.9M
25 Aegis Wealth Management LLC 0.64% 12,000 $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 — RIO TINTO PLC (RIO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for RIO?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added RIO 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 RIO?

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 508 funds were net buyers (173 opened a brand new position + 335 added to an existing one). Only 270 were sellers (209 trimmed + 61 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for RIO holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 825 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in RIO. 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 RIO?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 506 out of 825 hedge funds have held RIO 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.