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XPEL INC (XPEL)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — XPEL

Based on 189 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 XPEL 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
189 hedge funds hold XPEL 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 — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+25 new funds entered over the past year (+15% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

112 buying86 selling
Last quarter: 112 funds bought or added vs 86 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 — ~40 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 26 → 40 → 38 → 40. 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+) 25% medium 17% new
110 out of 189 hedge funds have held XPEL 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 +57% but shares only +4% — price-driven

Value
+57%
Shares
+4%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +57%, but actual share count only changed +4%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

17 → 26 → 40 → 38 → 40 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 26 → 40 → 38 → 40. A growing number of institutions are discovering XPEL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 12% 1-2yr 22% new
Of 193 current holders: 127 (66%) 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.

Strong quality — 27% AUM from major funds

27% from top-100 AUM funds
32 of 189 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 27% 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: XPEL

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

Market Analysis: XPEL

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Company Profile: XPEL

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

33 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.1
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: XPEL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 193 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 193 182 6.04%
13F Shares 22M 21M 4.3%
Total Value $1.07B $683M 57.17%
New Positions 40 38 +2
Increased Positions 74 74 -
Closed Positions 29 32 -3
Reduced Positions 66 50 +16
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

193 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of XPEL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Heritage Family Offices, LLP 1.61% 81,802 $3.6M
2 Laurus Global Equity Management Inc. 1.15% 26,610 $1.2M
3 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 1.13% 3,844,574 $170.2M
4 Lakewood Asset Management LLC 0.26% 9,058 $401K
5 QV Investors Inc. 0.19% 51,650 $2K
6 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.02% 5,707 $253K
7 OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 0.02% 43,231 $1.9M
8 WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC 0.01% 98,570 $4.4M
9 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 11,200
10 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 14,181
11 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.01% 2,862 $127K
12 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 6,719 $297K
13 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 725 $32K
14 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.00% 20,768
15 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.00% 5,977 $265K
16 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% 20,038
17 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.00% 19,474
18 STRS OHIO 0.00% 4,400 $195K
19 Spire Wealth Management 0.00% 194 $9K
20 JNBA Financial Advisors 0.00% 74 $3K
21 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 569 $25K
22 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 164 $7K
23 VISION FINANCIAL MARKETS LLC 0.00% 3
24 SIGNATUREFD, LLC 0.00% 180 $8K
25 GILPIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 2
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 — XPEL INC (XPEL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for XPEL?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 112 funds bought or added vs 86 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 XPEL holders?

Strong quality — 27% AUM from major funds: 32 of 189 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 27% 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 XPEL?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 110 out of 189 hedge funds have held XPEL 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.