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WAVE LIFE SCIENCES LTD (WVE)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +28
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — WVE

Based on 209 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WVE 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
209 hedge funds hold WVE 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 — +21% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+36 new funds entered over the past year (+21% 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 — 62% buying

147 buying91 selling
Last quarter: 147 funds were net buyers (68 opened a brand new position + 79 added to an existing one). Only 91 were sellers (51 trimmed + 40 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+38 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WVE position: 35 → 23 → 30 → 68. 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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44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

44% conviction (2yr+) 28% medium 27% new
93 out of 209 hedge funds have held WVE 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 +134% but shares only +29% — price-driven

Value
+133%
Shares
+29%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +134%, but actual share count only changed +29%. 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

41 → 35 → 23 → 30 → 68 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 35 → 23 → 30 → 68. 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 — 56% of holders stayed 2+ years

56% veterans 13% 1-2yr 31% new
Of 229 current holders: 129 (56%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 1% AUM from top-100

1% from top-100 AUM funds
31 of 209 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 1% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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: WVE

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

Market Analysis: WVE

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Company Profile: WVE

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

40 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: WVE
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 229 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 229 198 15.66%
13F Shares 187M 145M 29.07%
Total Value $99.26B $42.45B 133.8%
New Positions 71 35 +36
Increased Positions 113 75 +38
Closed Positions 42 17 +25
Reduced Positions 60 70 -10
Total Calls 13 13 -
Total Puts 9 7 28.57%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.69 0.54 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

Top 25 institutional holders of WVE — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 MOODY ALDRICH PARTNERS LLC 0.36% 272,533 $2.0M
2 James J. Burns & Company, LLC 0.11% 114,800 $832K
3 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.02% 157,013 $1.1M
4 China Universal Asset Management Co., Ltd. 0.02% 33,407 $242K
5 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.01% 11,700 $86K
6 Pictet Asset Management Holding SA 0.01% 1,149,127 $8.2M
7 PROFUND ADVISORS LLC 0.01% 18,953 $137K
8 Capital Advisors, Ltd. LLC 0.00% 2,500
9 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.00% 32,778 $238K
10 Handelsbanken Fonder AB 0.00% 65,500
11 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.00% 22,100 $160K
12 GF FUND MANAGEMENT CO. LTD. 0.00% 3,754 $27K
13 ProShare Advisors LLC 0.00% 28,678 $208K
14 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 632 $5K
15 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 1,334 $10K
16 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.00% 20,923
17 SIGNATUREFD, LLC 0.00% 1,310 $9K
18 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 1,972 $13K
19 Stone House Investment Management, LLC 0.00% 93
20 MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust, FSB 0.00% 434 $3K
21 True Wealth Design, LLC 0.00% 42
22 Ascentis Independent Advisors 0.00% 90
23 SJS Investment Consulting Inc. 0.00% 53
24 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 57
25 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 9
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 — WAVE LIFE SCIENCES LTD (WVE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WVE?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WVE 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 WVE?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 147 funds were net buyers (68 opened a brand new position + 79 added to an existing one). Only 91 were sellers (51 trimmed + 40 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for WVE holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 1% AUM from top-100: 31 of 209 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 1% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held WVE?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 93 out of 209 hedge funds have held WVE 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.