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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)

3K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in TMO. 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
↓ -92
Streak
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — TMO

Based on 2587 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 TMO 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 (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
2,587 hedge funds hold TMO 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 TMO is almost the same as a year ago (+72 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

1158 buying1373 selling
Last quarter: 1,373 funds reduced or exited vs 1,158 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 (-191 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 197 → 255 → 375 → 184. 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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73% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 73% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 13% new
1,880 out of 2,587 hedge funds have held TMO 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

178 → 197 → 255 → 375 → 184 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 197 → 255 → 375 → 184. A growing number of institutions are discovering TMO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 16% newcomers

■ 74% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 16% new
Entry-cohort mix of 2,651 holders: 1,966 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 272 entered 1–2 years ago, and 413 (16%) 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
72 of 2577 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in TMO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — TMO

In 2026 Q1, 1158 hedge funds were net buyers of TMO (184 opened a new position, 974 added to an existing one), while 1373 reduced or exited (1097 trimmed, 276 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 47% of total institutional value in TMO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -92 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 2587.

Hedge Fund Ownership: TMO

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

Market Analysis: TMO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much TMO 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 · 78d ago
TMO
-3.9%
XLV
+4.3%

TMO outperformed XLV by -8.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
TMO
+7.9%
XLV
+5.4%

Since the filing became public, TMO outperformed XLV by +2.5% .

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 ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

126 top-rated funds 56 high-conviction
Consensus
9.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
6.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: TMO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 2557 2678 -4.52%
13F Shares 327M 385M -14.97%
Total Value $155.13B $196.38B -21.0%
New Positions 175 375 -200
Increased Positions 958 926 +32
Closed Positions 296 169 +127
Reduced Positions 1065 1033 +32
Total Calls 35 33 6.06%
Total Puts 37 33 12.12%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.06 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 TMO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Spinecap SAS 12.54% 69,508 $34.2M
2 Cryder Capital Partners LLP 12.09% 376,681 $185.2M
3 Teca Partners, LP 10.82% 31,939 $15.7M
4 C Partners Holding GmbH 10.14% 65,362 $32.1M
5 Lindsell Train Ltd 9.67% 617,211 $303.4M
6 Tri Locum Partners LP 9.13% 132,413 $65.1M
7 Unisphere Establishment 8.52% 2,060,000 $1.01B
8 Wormser Freres Gestion 7.75% 21,367 $10.7M
9 EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. 7.56% 1,918,997 $943.2M
10 R.H. Dinel Investment Counsel, Inc. 7.13% 17,921 $8.8M
11 Veritas Asset Management LLP 7.04% 845,995 $415.8M
12 Arvin Capital Management LP 6.70% 111,697 $54.9M
13 Caledonia Investments plc 6.42% 111,767 $55.0M
14 Navera Investment Management Ltd. 5.50% 438,260 $215.5M
15 Route One Investment Company, L.P. 5.41% 258,700 $127.2M
16 Wilson Asset Management (international) Pty Ltd 5.28% 38,032 $18.7M
17 DKRT Investments Corp. 5.23% 42,000 $20.6M
18 Rempart Asset Management Inc. 4.90% 47,416 $23.3M
19 America First Investment Advisors, LLC 4.84% 52,828 $26.0M
20 Atle Fund Management AB 4.67% 22,986 $14.4M
21 James Hambro & Partners LLP 4.64% 240,709 $118.4M
22 Lrz Capital LLC 4.62% 18,765 $9.2M
23 Longview Partners (Guernsey) LTD 4.62% 662,828 $325.8M
24 Nexus Investment Management ULC 4.60% 66,972 $32.9M
25 Flossbach von Storch Se 4.48% 1,954,070 $960.5M
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 — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for TMO?

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

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 1,373 funds reduced or exited vs 1,158 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 TMO holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 72 of 2577 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in TMO. 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 TMO?

73% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,880 out of 2,587 hedge funds have held TMO 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, TMO has moved +7.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.4% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), TMO has gained -3.9% vs +4.3% 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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