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Sterling Infrastructure Inc (STRL)

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

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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — STRL

Based on 883 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added STRL 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
883 hedge funds hold STRL 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 — +72% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+370 new funds entered over the past year (+72% 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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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

458 buying438 selling
Last quarter: 458 funds bought or added vs 438 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 (+94 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new STRL position: 126 → 128 → 149 → 243. 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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Mixed — 33% long-term, 38% new

■ 33% conviction (2yr+) ■ 29% medium ■ 38% new
Of the 883 current holders: 294 (33%) held >2 years, 254 held 1–2 years, and 335 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

143 → 126 → 128 → 149 → 243 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 126 → 128 → 149 → 243. 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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Mixed cohorts — 38% veterans, 45% new entrants

■ 38% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 45% new
Of 906 current holders: 346 (38%) held 2+ years, 148 held 1–2 years, 412 (45%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
67 of 881 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in STRL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.7
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.7/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — STRL

In 2026 Q2, 458 hedge funds were net buyers of STRL (243 opened a new position, 215 added to an existing one), while 438 reduced or exited (372 trimmed, 66 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 57% of total institutional value in STRL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +177 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 883.

Hedge Fund Ownership: STRL

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

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

35 top-rated funds 14 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: STRL
2026 Q3 Stats Unlock in 22 days 873 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 873 706 23.65%
13F Shares 27M 28M -3.68%
Total Value $22.01B $10.93B 101.39%
New Positions 241 149 +92
Increased Positions 212 243 -31
Closed Positions 72 71 +1
Reduced Positions 360 252 +108
Total Calls 11 10 10.0%
Total Puts 14 11 27.27%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.27 1.1 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

873 + investors

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

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Top 25 STRL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Crown Advisors Management, INC. 9.22% 20,000 $16.8M
2 Sidoxia Capital Management, LLC 6.93% 11,265 $9.5M
3 First Sabrepoint Capital Management LP 5.52% 20,000 $16.8M
4 Geneva Partners, LLC 4.47% 19,995 $16.8M
5 Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC 4.24% 48,657 $40.8M
6 Guardian Wealth Management, Inc. 4.14% 10,048 $8.4M
7 Engle Capital Management, L.P. 3.96% 17,196 $14.4M
8 Legacy Bridge, LLC 3.81% 14,700 $12.3M
9 LRT Capital Management, LLC 3.79% 6,958 $5.8M
10 Aperture Investors, LLC 3.33% 43,829 $36.8M
11 Lone Pine Capital LLC 3.13% 609,643 $511.7M
12 MRP Capital Investments, LLC 3.13% 5,053 $4.2M
13 Richard C. Young & CO., LTD. 3.12% 50,501 $42.4M
14 Deepwater Asset Management, LLC 2.90% 7,607 $6.4M
15 Dedeker Financial LLC 2.88% 6,043 $5.1M
16 1492 Capital Management LLC 2.69% 10,863 $9.1M
17 Rithm Capital Corp. 2.68% 2,600 $2.2M
18 Mercuria Capital Strategies, LLC 2.64% 5,127 $4.3M
19 Palisades Investment Partners, LLC 2.64% 11,045 $9.3M
20 Ranger Investment Management, L.P. 2.51% 47,186 $39.6M
21 Cookson Peirce & Co Inc 2.37% 85,597 $71.8M
22 Legacy Capital Wealth Management, LLC 2.32% 6,017 $5.1M
23 Value Investment Professionals, LLC 2.26% 3,209 $2.7M
24 Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. 2.21% 14,718 $12.4M
25 Eddie Patel Inc 2.11% 4,200 $3.5M
Investor Ownership
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% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

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Frequently Asked Questions — Sterling Infrastructure Inc (STRL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for STRL?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added STRL 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 STRL?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 458 funds bought or added vs 438 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 STRL holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 67 of 881 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in STRL. 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 STRL?

Mixed — 33% long-term, 38% new: Of the 883 current holders: 294 (33%) held >2 years, 254 held 1–2 years, and 335 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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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