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Bio-Techne Corp (TECH)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
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↑ +1
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — TECH

Based on 580 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added TECH 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
580 hedge funds hold TECH 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding TECH is almost the same as a year ago (+14 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

273 buying301 selling
Last quarter: 301 funds reduced or exited vs 273 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-16 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 81 → 98 → 90 → 74. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 18% new
377 out of 580 hedge funds have held TECH 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 — ~74 new funds/quarter

79 → 81 → 98 → 90 → 74 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 81 → 98 → 90 → 74. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 599 holders: 412 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 56 entered 1–2 years ago, and 131 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 578 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in TECH. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — TECH

In 2026 Q1, 273 hedge funds were net buyers of TECH (74 opened a new position, 199 added to an existing one), while 301 reduced or exited (228 trimmed, 73 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 47% of total institutional value in TECH is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 580.

Hedge Fund Ownership: TECH

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

Market Analysis: TECH

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Bio-Techne Corp (TECH) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much TECH 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 · 74d ago
TECH
+3.3%
XLV
+4.9%

TECH outperformed XLV by -1.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 29d ago
TECH
+24.9%
XLV
+6.0%

Since the filing became public, TECH outperformed XLV by +18.9% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

37 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: TECH
575 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 575 579 -0.69%
13F Shares 181M 173M 4.05%
Total Value $9.09B $9.91B -8.3%
New Positions 71 90 -19
Increased Positions 193 206 -13
Closed Positions 75 77 -2
Reduced Positions 224 206 +18
Total Calls 9 14 -35.71%
Total Puts 12 12 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.33 0.86 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

575 + investors

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Top 25 TECH holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Torque Asset Management LLC 8.09% 393,572 $20.6M
2 RGM Capital, LLC 6.14% 2,152,052 $126.6M
3 Montanaro Asset Management Ltd 5.33% 341,050 $17.8M
4 SG Capital Management LLC 4.23% 1,218,299 $63.7M
5 Alpine Peaks Capital, LP 3.90% 74,000 $3.9M
6 SG Capital Management LLC 3.82% 1,100,000 $57.5M
7 Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb L.P. 2.94% 3,392,001 $177.3M
8 American Capital Management Inc 2.87% 1,021,128 $53.4M
9 Maverick Capital Ltd 2.86% 4,739,721 $247.7M
10 Pembroke Management, LTD 2.81% 372,325 $19.5M
11 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 2.64% 245,743 $12.8M
12 Durable Capital Partners LP 2.40% 4,456,017 $232.9M
13 Weitz Investment Management, INC. 2.38% 653,200 $34.1M
14 Brown Capital Management LLC 2.30% 309,561 $16.2M
15 Df Dent & Co Inc 2.04% 2,043,047 $106.8M
16 Snyder Capital Management L P 1.91% 1,882,298 $98.4M
17 Hahn Capital Management LLC 1.72% 52,232 $2.7M
18 Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC 1.67% 435,633 $22.8M
19 Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC 1.66% 135,646 $7.1M
20 Aristotle Atlantic Partners, LLC 1.50% 612,826 $32.0M
21 Mairs & Power Inc 1.47% 2,750,282 $143.7M
22 Geneva Capital Management LLC 1.38% 1,243,043 $65.0M
23 Meridiem Capital Partners LP 1.37% 402,227 $21.0M
24 Arvin Capital Management LP 1.30% 204,304 $10.7M
25 Wilkins Investment Counsel Inc 1.30% 174,115 $9.1M
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 — Bio-Techne Corp (TECH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for TECH?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added TECH 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 TECH?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 301 funds reduced or exited vs 273 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 TECH holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 62 of 578 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in TECH. 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 TECH?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 377 out of 580 hedge funds have held TECH 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 Bio-Techne Corp (TECH) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, TECH has moved +24.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +6.0% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of +18.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), TECH has gained +3.3% vs +4.9% for XLV. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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