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Smith & Nephew plc (SNN)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +12
Streak
9Q ▲
Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — SNN

Based on 291 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SNN 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
291 hedge funds hold SNN 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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Fast accumulation — +26% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+60 new funds entered over the past year (+26% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

169 buying110 selling
Last quarter: 169 funds were net buyers (45 opened a brand new position + 124 added to an existing one). Only 110 were sellers (77 trimmed + 33 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~45 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 46 → 42 → 49 → 45. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 24% new
161 out of 291 hedge funds have held SNN 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 — ~45 new funds/quarter

38 → 46 → 42 → 49 → 45 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 46 → 42 → 49 → 45. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 60% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 291 holders: 175 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 37 entered 1–2 years ago, and 79 (27%) 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
40 of 291 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in SNN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — SNN

In 2026 Q2, 169 hedge funds were net buyers of SNN (45 opened a new position, 124 added to an existing one), while 110 reduced or exited (77 trimmed, 33 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 9 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 46% of total institutional value in SNN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +12 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 291.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SNN

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: SNN
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 289 279 3.58%
13F Shares 36M 32M 14.33%
Total Value $1.02B $978M 4.52%
New Positions 44 49 -5
Increased Positions 123 132 -9
Closed Positions 34 33 +1
Reduced Positions 77 61 +16
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

289 + investors

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Top 25 SNN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management Inc. 1.62% 274,176 $7.9M
2 Henry James International Management Inc. 1.29% 149,903 $4.3M
3 Abc Arbitrage SA 1.17% 375,682 $10.8M
4 River Road Asset Management, LLC 1.03% 3,221,876 $92.8M
5 Clark Estates Inc/Ny 0.95% 143,500 $4.1M
6 South Street Advisors LLC 0.86% 230,079 $6.6M
7 Parvin Asset Management, LLC 0.82% 36,444 $1.0M
8 Todd Asset Management LLC 0.64% 1,251,905 $36.1M
9 Causeway Capital Management LLC 0.49% 1,565,167 $45.1M
10 Brandes Investment Partners, LP 0.43% 2,148,731 $61.9M
11 Strategic Global Advisors, LLC 0.26% 59,273 $1.8M
12 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.24% 10,242 $295K
13 BKM Wealth Management, LLC 0.21% 20,959 $604K
14 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.21% 301,051 $8.7M
15 LMR Partners LLP 0.19% 1,767,872 $50.9M
16 Gallacher Capital Management LLC 0.17% 10,770 $310K
17 Phillips Wealth Planners LLC 0.16% 7,305 $223K
18 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 0.16% 323,145 $9.3M
19 Moran Wealth Management, LLC 0.15% 188,590 $5.4M
20 Seed Wealth Management, Inc. 0.14% 7,570 $218K
21 Legacy Wealth Asset Management, LLC 0.12% 18,646 $537K
22 Old Mission Capital LLC 0.11% 248,742 $7.2M
23 Plan A Wealth LLC 0.11% 8,607 $248K
24 Bridgefront Capital, LLC 0.11% 13,846 $399K
25 PCM Encore, LLC 0.10% 20,672 $596K
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 — Smith & Nephew plc (SNN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SNN?

Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row: For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SNN 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 SNN?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 169 funds were net buyers (45 opened a brand new position + 124 added to an existing one). Only 110 were sellers (77 trimmed + 33 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for SNN holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 291 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in SNN. 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 SNN?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 161 out of 291 hedge funds have held SNN 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.

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