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UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP (UMC)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
67%

Smart Money Signals — UMC

Based on 263 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added UMC 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
263 hedge funds hold UMC 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 — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+19 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 67% buying

178 buying87 selling
Last quarter: 178 funds were net buyers (61 opened a brand new position + 117 added to an existing one). Only 87 were sellers (58 trimmed + 29 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+22 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new UMC position: 29 → 42 → 39 → 61. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

56% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 24% new
148 out of 263 hedge funds have held UMC 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

42 → 29 → 42 → 39 → 61 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 29 → 42 → 39 → 61. A growing number of institutions are discovering UMC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

60% veterans 15% 1-2yr 25% new
Of 275 current holders: 165 (60%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
26 of 263 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in UMC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: UMC

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

Market Analysis: UMC

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Company Profile: UMC

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

32 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: UMC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 275 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 275 241 14.11%
13F Shares 154M 135M 14.33%
Total Value $1.21B $1.02B 18.82%
New Positions 61 39 +22
Increased Positions 132 94 +38
Closed Positions 29 37 -8
Reduced Positions 72 95 -23
Total Calls 7 5 40.0%
Total Puts 7 7 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.4 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

275 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of UMC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 North of South Capital LLP 0.33% 405,075 $3.6M
2 Moran Wealth Management, LLC 0.25% 910,416 $8.2M
3 Ridgewood Investments LLC 0.19% 50,692 $455K
4 CogentBlue Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.18% 29,758 $267K
5 Arta Finance Wealth Management LLC 0.14% 31,617 $284K
6 Ignite Planners, LLC 0.11% 81,497 $730K
7 Ethic Inc. 0.06% 443,697 $4.0M
8 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.06% 5,489 $49K
9 Generali Investments CEE, investicni spolecnost, a.s. 0.05% 101,415 $911K
10 Argos Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.05% 18,193 $163K
11 Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC 0.05% 55,860 $502K
12 BSW Wealth Partners 0.04% 39,277 $353K
13 PDS Planning, Inc 0.04% 72,025 $647K
14 PROFUND ADVISORS LLC 0.04% 124,345 $1.1M
15 SIGNATUREFD, LLC 0.03% 230,854 $2.1M
16 Vise Technologies, Inc. 0.02% 142,234 $1.1M
17 Foster Victor Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.02% 39,961 $383K
18 Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC 0.02% 35,927 $323K
19 Wiser Advisor Group LLC 0.02% 1,469 $13K
20 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.01% 83,710 $752K
21 E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. 0.01% 3,114 $28K
22 V-Square Quantitative Management LLC 0.01% 13,395 $120K
23 GREENLEAF TRUST 0.01% 142,996 $1.3M
24 Foster Group, Inc. 0.01% 39,626 $356K
25 RFG Advisory, LLC 0.01% 55,230 $496K
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

Frequently Asked Questions — UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP (UMC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for UMC?

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

More buyers than sellers — 67% buying: Last quarter: 178 funds were net buyers (61 opened a brand new position + 117 added to an existing one). Only 87 were sellers (58 trimmed + 29 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for UMC holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 26 of 263 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in UMC. 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 UMC?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 148 out of 263 hedge funds have held UMC 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.

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.