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United Microelectronics Corp (UMC)

313 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in UMC. 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
↑ +47
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
70%

Smart Money Signals — UMC

Based on 316 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 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
316 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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Fast accumulation — +36% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+83 new funds entered over the past year (+36% 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 — 70% buying

215 buying90 selling
Last quarter: 215 funds were net buyers (75 opened a brand new position + 140 added to an existing one). Only 90 were sellers (62 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new UMC position: 44 → 40 → 63 → 75. 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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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 28% new
168 out of 316 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

30 → 44 → 40 → 63 → 75 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 40 → 63 → 75. 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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Deep conviction — 59% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 59% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Of 329 current holders: 195 (59%) 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 — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 316 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% 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.
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 — UMC

In 2026 Q1, 215 hedge funds were net buyers of UMC (75 opened a new position, 140 added to an existing one), while 90 reduced or exited (62 trimmed, 28 sold completely) — a 70% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 45% of total institutional value in UMC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +47 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 316.

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

Is It Too Late to Buy United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much UMC 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 · 80d ago
UMC
nan%
XLK
+39.8%

UMC outperformed XLK by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
UMC
nan%
XLK
+5.4%

Since the filing became public, UMC outperformed XLK by nan% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

17 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: UMC
313 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 313 269 16.36%
13F Shares 182M 154M 17.92%
Total Value $1.55B $1.21B 27.23%
New Positions 75 63 +12
Increased Positions 138 117 +21
Closed Positions 31 31 -
Reduced Positions 57 54 +3
Total Calls 10 7 42.86%
Total Puts 6 7 -14.29%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.6 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

313 + investors

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

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Top 25 UMC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Matthews International Capital Management LLC 3.56% 977,645 $8.8M
2 West Family Investments, Inc. 0.39% 125,324 $1.1M
3 North of South Capital LLP 0.33% 405,075 $3.6M
4 Moran Wealth Management, LLC 0.25% 910,416 $8.2M
5 Haven Private, LLC 0.19% 49,050 $440K
6 Ridgewood Investments LLC 0.19% 50,692 $455K
7 Rafferty Asset Management, LLC 0.18% 4,983,653 $44.8M
8 CogentBlue Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.18% 29,758 $267K
9 Ariadne Wealth Management, LP 0.17% 42,006 $377K
10 First Affirmative Financial Network 0.16% 45,578 $345K
11 Aquatic Capital Management LLC 0.16% 603,979 $5.4M
12 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.14% 95,304 $856K
13 Arta Finance Wealth Management LLC 0.14% 31,617 $284K
14 Symmetry Peak Management LLC 0.13% 50,000 $449K
15 Delta Global Management LP 0.12% 159,747 $1.4M
16 Ignite Planners, LLC 0.11% 81,497 $730K
17 Headlands Technologies LLC 0.10% 101,756 $914K
18 Oakum Bay Capital LLC 0.10% 21,000 $189K
19 Man Group plc 0.09% 5,728,901 $51.4M
20 Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd. 0.09% 782 $7K
21 Focused Alpha, LLC 0.09% 32,869 $295K
22 Laird Norton Wetherby Trust Company, LLC 0.09% 461,552 $4.1M
23 NLB Skladi, upravljanje premozenja, d.o.o. 0.08% 183,859 $1.7M
24 Canopy Partners, LLC 0.08% 25,645 $230K
25 Bridgewater Advisors Inc. 0.08% 79,803 $1.3M
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 — United Microelectronics Corp (UMC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for UMC?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 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 — 70% buying: Last quarter: 215 funds were net buyers (75 opened a brand new position + 140 added to an existing one). Only 90 were sellers (62 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for UMC holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 316 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% 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?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 168 out of 316 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.

Is it too late to buy United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, UMC has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.4% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), UMC has gained nan% vs +39.8% for XLK. 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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