Staar Surgical Co (STAA): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Staar Surgical Co (STAA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, STAA has moved -11.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +6.0% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -17.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), STAA gained +51.7% vs +4.9% 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.

Staar Surgical Co (STAA)

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

Smart Money Signals — STAA

Based on 185 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 STAA 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 — 79% of 3.0Y peak

79% of all-time peak

185 funds currently hold this stock — 79% of the 3.0-year high of 235 funds (reached 2024 Q3). 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 STAA is almost the same as a year ago (-1 funds, -1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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More sellers than buyers — 44% buying

94 buying120 selling

Last quarter: 120 funds reduced or exited vs 94 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 — ~41 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 22 → 67 → 44 → 41. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 21% new

116 out of 185 hedge funds have held STAA 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 -18%

Value

-18%

+1%

Last quarter: funds added +2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -18%. 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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Steady discovery — ~41 new funds/quarter

30 → 22 → 67 → 44 → 41 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 22 → 67 → 44 → 41. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 72% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 19% new

Of 195 current holders: 141 (72%) 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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Strong quality — 21% AUM from major funds

21% from top-100 AUM funds

38 of 185 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 21% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

2.8

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 2.8/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	185	196	-5.61%
13F Shares	55M	54M	1.5%
Total Value	$1.02B	$1.24B	-17.99%
New Positions	41	44	-3
Increased Positions	52	54	-2
Closed Positions	52	45	+7
Reduced Positions	65	67	-2
Total Calls	4	7	-42.86%
Total Puts	6	11	-45.45%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.5	1.57	Bearish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

185

196

-5.61%

13F Shares

55M

54M

1.5%

Total Value

$1.02B

$1.24B

-17.99%

New Positions

-3

Increased Positions

-2

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-2

Total Calls

-42.86%

Total Puts

-45.45%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.5

1.57

Bearish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

185 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 STAA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Yunqi Capital Ltd	65.92%	3,257,130	$60.9M
2	Broadwood Capital Inc	21.25%	16,123,842	$301.5M
3	Defender Capital, LLC.	4.28%	644,542	$12.1M
4	Anatole Investment Management Ltd	4.18%	1,601,701	$30.0M
5	AI-Squared Management Ltd	3.65%	268,084	$5.0M
6	BRIGHT VALLEY CAPITAL Ltd	3.31%	271,965	$5.1M
7	Madison Avenue Partners, LP	1.99%	2,441,678	$45.7M
8	Crcm LP	1.32%	100,000	$1.9M
9	Freshford Capital Management, LLC	1.17%	125,000	$2.3M
10	American Capital Management Inc	0.88%	878,035	$16.4M
11	Act Capital Management, LLC	0.82%	55,500	$1.0M
12	Cannon Global Investment Management, LLC	0.80%	21,800	$408K
13	Prescott Group Capital Management, L.L.C.	0.67%	359,701	$6.7M
14	Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC	0.62%	633,316	$11.8M
15	Greenfield Seitz Capital Management, LLC	0.43%	76,674	$1.4M
16	GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.	0.37%	133,700	$2.5M
17	Two Seas Capital LP	0.27%	1,036,973	$19.4M
18	Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd	0.15%	50,273	$940K
19	Inceptionr LLC	0.10%	21,450	$401K
20	Bayforest Capital Ltd	0.07%	3,387	$63K
21	Headlands Technologies LLC	0.07%	31,009	$580K
22	Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC	0.07%	36,078	$675K
23	Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd	0.06%	17,403	$325K
24	Bluefin Capital Management, LLC	0.06%	10,000	$231K
25	Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies, LLC	0.04%	151,324	$2.8M

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 — Staar Surgical Co (STAA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for STAA?

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

More sellers than buyers — 44% buying: Last quarter: 120 funds reduced or exited vs 94 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 STAA holders?

Strong quality — 21% AUM from major funds: 38 of 185 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 21% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held STAA?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 116 out of 185 hedge funds have held STAA 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 Staar Surgical Co (STAA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, STAA has moved -11.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +6.0% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -17.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), STAA has gained +51.7% vs +4.9% 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.

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Staar Surgical Co (STAA)

Smart Money Signals — STAA

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

High ownership — 79% of 3.0Y peak

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

More sellers than buyers — 44% buying

Steady new buyers — ~41 new funds per quarter

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares +2%, value -18%

Steady discovery — ~41 new funds/quarter

Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

Strong quality — 21% AUM from major funds

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