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Watts Water Technologies Inc (WTS)

513 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in WTS. 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
↑ +30
Streak
6Q ▲
Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — WTS

Based on 516 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WTS 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
516 hedge funds hold WTS 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 — +22% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+93 new funds entered over the past year (+22% 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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Slight buying edge — 59% buying

276 buying191 selling
Last quarter: 276 funds bought or added vs 191 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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Steady new buyers — ~68 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 73 → 55 → 65 → 68. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 20% new
299 out of 516 hedge funds have held WTS 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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Steady discovery — ~68 new funds/quarter

71 → 73 → 55 → 65 → 68 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 73 → 55 → 65 → 68. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 62% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Of 523 current holders: 325 (62%) 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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Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds

31% from top-100 AUM funds
56 of 516 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — WTS

In 2026 Q1, 276 hedge funds were net buyers of WTS (68 opened a new position, 208 added to an existing one), while 191 reduced or exited (153 trimmed, 38 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 6 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 31% of total institutional value in WTS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +30 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 516.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WTS

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

Market Analysis: WTS

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Company Profile: WTS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Watts Water Technologies Inc (WTS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much WTS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 77d ago
WTS
nan%
XLI
+10.5%

WTS outperformed XLI by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
WTS
nan%
XLI
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, WTS outperformed XLI 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.

35 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.8
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WTS
513 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 513 486 5.56%
13F Shares 26M 27M -1.04%
Total Value $7.16B $7.10B 0.91%
New Positions 67 65 +2
Increased Positions 206 153 +53
Closed Positions 40 42 -2
Reduced Positions 150 173 -23
Total Calls 4 3 33.33%
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

513 + investors

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

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Top 25 WTS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Port Capital LLC 3.32% 257,406 $74.7M
2 Cartenna Capital, LP 2.54% 240,000 $69.7M
3 Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC 2.47% 189,310 $55.0M
4 Montanaro Asset Management Ltd 2.30% 26,500 $7.7M
5 Triodos Investment Management BV 1.89% 86,000 $25.0M
6 Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC 1.81% 2,127,314 $617.5M
7 Beacon Harbor Wealth Advisors, Inc. 1.46% 24,076 $7.0M
8 Laurus Global Equity Management Inc. 1.45% 5,100 $1.5M
9 Mirova US LLC 1.44% 437,865 $127.1M
10 SMA Capital LLC 1.37% 10,922 $3.2M
11 EULAV Asset Management 1.20% 128,866 $37.4M
12 Impax Asset Management Group plc 1.19% 588,022 $170.7M
13 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 1.16% 404,093 $117.3M
14 Future Fund LLC 0.96% 9,438 $2.7M
15 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.90% 379,024 $110.0M
16 Ironwood Investment Management LLC 0.87% 7,209 $2.1M
17 Freedom Day Solutions, LLC 0.83% 10,698 $3.1M
18 Trium Capital LLP 0.71% 3,472 $1.0M
19 Weik Capital Management 0.68% 5,850 $1.7M
20 Ables, Iannone, Moore & Associates, INC. 0.67% 3,864 $1.1M
21 Accent Capital Management, LLC 0.52% 1,881 $549K
22 Expressive Wealth LLC 0.52% 1,881 $549K
23 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.51% 15,145 $4.4M
24 E. Ohman J:or Asset Management AB 0.50% 64,549 $18.7M
25 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.49% 1,865 $541K
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 — Watts Water Technologies Inc (WTS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WTS?

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WTS 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 WTS?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 276 funds bought or added vs 191 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 WTS holders?

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds: 56 of 516 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% 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 WTS?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 299 out of 516 hedge funds have held WTS 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 Watts Water Technologies Inc (WTS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WTS has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WTS has gained nan% vs +10.5% for XLI. 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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