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Stryker Corporation (SYK)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in SYK. 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
↓ -19
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — SYK

Based on 2289 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SYK 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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At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
2,289 hedge funds hold SYK 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 — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+122 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

1120 buying1077 selling
Last quarter: 1,120 funds bought or added vs 1,077 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-78 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 185 → 169 → 255 → 177. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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70% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 70% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 14% new
1,595 out of 2,289 hedge funds have held SYK 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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Growing discovery — still being found

176 → 185 → 169 → 255 → 177 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 185 → 169 → 255 → 177. A growing number of institutions are discovering SYK each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 17% newcomers

■ 71% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 2,338 holders: 1,653 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 286 entered 1–2 years ago, and 399 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
65 of 2283 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in SYK. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — SYK

In 2026 Q1, 1120 hedge funds were net buyers of SYK (177 opened a new position, 943 added to an existing one), while 1077 reduced or exited (881 trimmed, 196 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 43% of total institutional value in SYK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -19 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 2289.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SYK

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

Market Analysis: SYK

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Stryker Corporation (SYK) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SYK has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 76d ago
SYK
-5.6%
XLV
+4.5%

SYK outperformed XLV by -10.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
SYK
+1.1%
XLV
+5.6%

Since the filing became public, SYK outperformed XLV by -4.5% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

100 top-rated funds 45 high-conviction
Consensus
8.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SYK
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 2263 2308 -1.95%
13F Shares 284M 308M -7.83%
Total Value $87.50B $103.08B -15.12%
New Positions 170 255 -85
Increased Positions 926 829 +97
Closed Positions 215 181 +34
Reduced Positions 854 882 -28
Total Calls 26 27 -3.7%
Total Puts 27 30 -10.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.04 1.11 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 SYK holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Greenleaf Trust 51.45% 15,938,070 $5.24B
2 First Western Trust Bank 50.10% 3,019,453 $992.2M
3 CWS Financial Advisors, LLC 20.47% 243,176 $79.9M
4 626 Financial, LLC 10.87% 74,212 $24.4M
5 BlueSpruce Investments, LP 10.33% 198,397 $65.2M
6 Fundsmith Investment Services LTD. 8.85% 1,185,850 $389.7M
7 Fundsmith LLP 7.84% 3,061,416 $1.01B
8 Bonness Enterprises Inc 7.68% 63,839 $21.0M
9 Wormser Freres Gestion 7.01% 28,922 $9.7M
10 Long Road Investment Counsel, LLC 5.53% 42,957 $14.1M
11 Manitou Investment Management Ltd. 5.42% 83,464 $27.4M
12 Parkman Healthcare Partners LLC 5.24% 154,771 $50.9M
13 Stonehage Fleming Financial Services Holdings Ltd 5.17% 432,078 $142.0M
14 Meridiem Capital Partners LP 4.96% 231,496 $76.1M
15 PUREfi Wealth, LLC 4.59% 21,346 $7.0M
16 Suncoast Equity Management 4.58% 116,187 $38.2M
17 Ardent Capital Management, Inc. 4.51% 32,086 $10.5M
18 Jensen Investment Management Inc 4.51% 696,367 $228.8M
19 Cohen Capital Management, Inc. 4.24% 83,200 $27.3M
20 Bey-Douglas LLC 4.11% 14,338 $4.7M
21 Maimon Wealth Management LTD. 4.02% 12,298 $4.3M
22 Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP/Ma 3.90% 1,148,633 $389.6M
23 Bath Savings Trust Co 3.90% 111,077 $36.5M
24 Cooke Wealth Management, LLC 3.84% 13,200 $4.3M
25 Fenimore Asset Management Inc 3.81% 519,513 $170.7M
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 — Stryker Corporation (SYK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SYK?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SYK 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 SYK?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 1,120 funds bought or added vs 1,077 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 SYK holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 65 of 2283 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in SYK. 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 SYK?

70% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,595 out of 2,289 hedge funds have held SYK 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 Stryker Corporation (SYK) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SYK has moved +1.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.6% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SYK has gained -5.6% vs +4.5% 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.

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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