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Westlake Corporation (WLK)

331 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in WLK. 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
↑ +35
Streak
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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — WLK

Based on 334 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 WLK 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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High ownership — 85% of 3.0Y peak

85% of all-time peak
334 funds currently hold this stock — 85% of the 3.0-year high of 394 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 6% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
23 fewer hedge funds hold WLK compared to a year ago (-6% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 59% buying

207 buying146 selling
Last quarter: 207 funds bought or added vs 146 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+23 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WLK position: 47 → 57 → 67 → 90. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 22% new
204 out of 334 hedge funds have held WLK 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+46% value, -6% shares)

Value
+46%
Shares
-6%
Last quarter: total value of institutional WLK holdings rose +46% even though funds reduced share count by 6%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

51 → 47 → 57 → 67 → 90 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 47 → 57 → 67 → 90. 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 — 67% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 348 holders: 234 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 35 entered 1–2 years ago, and 79 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
50 of 334 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in WLK. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — 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 — WLK

In 2026 Q1, 207 hedge funds were net buyers of WLK (90 opened a new position, 117 added to an existing one), while 146 reduced or exited (91 trimmed, 55 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 45% of total institutional value in WLK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +35 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 334.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WLK

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

Market Analysis: WLK

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Company Profile: WLK

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Westlake Corporation (WLK) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much WLK has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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 · 81d ago
WLK
nan%
SPY
+15.1%

WLK outperformed SPY by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 36d ago
WLK
nan%
SPY
+1.3%

Since the filing became public, WLK outperformed SPY 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.

26 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WLK
331 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 331 299 10.7%
13F Shares 44M 47M -5.99%
Total Value $4.86B $3.32B 46.12%
New Positions 88 67 +21
Increased Positions 114 93 +21
Closed Positions 56 68 -12
Reduced Positions 87 112 -25
Total Calls 6 7 -14.29%
Total Puts 8 8 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.33 1.14 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

331 + investors

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

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Top 25 WLK holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Agman Capital LLC 6.72% 72,283 $8.4M
2 Lloyd Harbor Capital Management, LLC 2.96% 62,000 $7.2M
3 Robotti Robert 2.64% 145,004 $16.9M
4 Orbis Allan Gray Ltd 2.61% 5,293,519 $618.4M
5 Thomist Capital Management, LP 2.30% 73,000 $8.5M
6 Occam Crest Management LP 2.07% 29,256 $3.4M
7 Brandes Investment Partners, LP 1.52% 1,842,650 $215.3M
8 Walnut Level Capital LLC 0.99% 10,000 $1.2M
9 Albar Capital Partners LLP 0.92% 48,814 $5.7M
10 Recurrent Investment Advisors LLC 0.79% 112,790 $13.2M
11 Total Wealth Planning & Management, Inc. 0.66% 7,707 $900K
12 Ceredex Value Advisors LLC 0.65% 177,900 $20.8M
13 PDT Partners, LLC 0.52% 75,777 $8.9M
14 Storgate, LLC 0.50% 5,510 $644K
15 Merewether Investment Management, LP 0.50% 219,900 $25.7M
16 Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. 0.46% 79,478 $9.3M
17 Sprott INC. 0.45% 132,610 $15.5M
18 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 0.45% 203,366 $23.8M
19 Erste Asset Management GmbH 0.42% 395,000 $45.8M
20 Pettee Investors, Inc. 0.40% 6,711 $774K
21 Yaupon Capital Management LP 0.39% 107,044 $12.5M
22 Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd 0.31% 9,428 $943K
23 Trek Financial, LLC 0.28% 45,296 $5.3M
24 Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP 0.28% 44,430 $5.1M
25 Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V. 0.25% 244,308 $28.5M
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 — Westlake Corporation (WLK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WLK?

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

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 207 funds bought or added vs 146 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for WLK holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 50 of 334 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in WLK. 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 WLK?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 204 out of 334 hedge funds have held WLK 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 Westlake Corporation (WLK) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WLK has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WLK has gained nan% vs +15.1% for SPY. 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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