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Ultra Clean Hldgs Inc (UCTT)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +94
Streak
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Buyers last Q
65%

Smart Money Signals — UCTT

Based on 328 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added UCTT 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
328 hedge funds hold UCTT 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 — +46% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+104 new funds entered over the past year (+46% 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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More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

209 buying113 selling
Last quarter: 209 funds were net buyers (118 opened a brand new position + 91 added to an existing one). Only 113 were sellers (89 trimmed + 24 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+87 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new UCTT position: 41 → 44 → 31 → 118. 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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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 50% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 28% new
164 out of 328 hedge funds have held UCTT 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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Value +179% but shares only +17% — price-driven

Value
+179%
Shares
+17%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +179%, but actual share count only changed +17%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

43 → 41 → 44 → 31 → 118 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 41 → 44 → 31 → 118. 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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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 342 holders: 217 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 33 entered 1–2 years ago, and 92 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

34% from top-100 AUM funds
48 of 327 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.2/10 — 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 — UCTT

In 2026 Q1, 209 hedge funds were net buyers of UCTT (118 opened a new position, 91 added to an existing one), while 113 reduced or exited (89 trimmed, 24 sold completely) — a 65% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 34% of total institutional value in UCTT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +94 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 328.

Hedge Fund Ownership: UCTT

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

Market Analysis: UCTT

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ultra Clean Hldgs Inc (UCTT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much UCTT has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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
UCTT
+75.1%
XLK
+39.1%

UCTT outperformed XLK by +36.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
UCTT
+26.7%
XLK
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, UCTT outperformed XLK by +21.9% .

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.

29 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
6.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: UCTT
326 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 326 234 39.32%
13F Shares 50M 42M 17.28%
Total Value $3.00B $1.07B 179.3%
New Positions 116 31 +85
Increased Positions 91 80 +11
Closed Positions 24 33 -9
Reduced Positions 83 85 -2
Total Calls 9 4 125.0%
Total Puts 6 3 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.75 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

326 + investors

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

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Top 25 UCTT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Divisar Capital Management LLC 6.66% 420,049 $26.1M
2 Goodman Financial Corp 3.32% 311,104 $19.3M
3 Redwood Grove Capital, LLC 3.26% 162,358 $10.1M
4 ION Fund Management Ltd 3.08% 349,852 $21.8M
5 4D Advisors, LLC 2.96% 75,000 $4.7M
6 First Sabrepoint Capital Management LP 2.82% 125,000 $7.8M
7 G2 Investment Partners Management LLC 2.77% 180,941 $11.3M
8 Teton Advisors, LLC 1.84% 42,000 $2.6M
9 Diker Management LLC 1.50% 27,000 $1.7M
10 Paradigm Capital Management Inc/Ny 1.45% 608,200 $37.8M
11 Bridge City Capital, LLC 1.40% 81,226 $5.1M
12 Next Century Growth Investors LLC 1.26% 280,543 $17.4M
13 Grace & White Inc /Ny 1.21% 109,950 $6.8M
14 Oberweis Asset Management Inc/ 1.18% 640,476 $39.8M
15 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 1.14% 1,787,451 $111.1M
16 Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC 0.94% 59,835 $3.7M
17 Tyro Capital Management LLC 0.80% 119,133 $7.4M
18 SG Capital Management LLC 0.68% 165,185 $10.3M
19 Sapience Investments, LLC 0.60% 74 $5K
20 Driehaus Capital Management LLC 0.49% 1,062,376 $66.1M
21 Royce & Associates LP 0.47% 759,497 $47.2M
22 Dana Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.46% 249,436 $15.5M
23 Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC 0.43% 94,265 $5.9M
24 Pinnacle Associates Ltd 0.35% 441,659 $27.5M
25 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.30% 41,803 $2.6M
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 — Ultra Clean Hldgs Inc (UCTT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for UCTT?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added UCTT 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 UCTT?

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 209 funds were net buyers (118 opened a brand new position + 91 added to an existing one). Only 113 were sellers (89 trimmed + 24 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for UCTT holders?

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds: 48 of 327 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% 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 UCTT?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 164 out of 328 hedge funds have held UCTT 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 Ultra Clean Hldgs Inc (UCTT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, UCTT has moved +26.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +21.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), UCTT has gained +75.1% vs +39.1% for XLK. 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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