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Xpel Inc (XPEL)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +7
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — XPEL

Based on 213 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 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
213 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+33 new funds entered over the past year (+18% 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 — 54% buying

113 buying96 selling
Last quarter: 113 funds bought or added vs 96 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 — ~38 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 38 → 41 → 35 → 38. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

54% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 23% new
115 out of 213 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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Steady discovery — ~38 new funds/quarter

41 → 38 → 41 → 35 → 38 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 41 → 35 → 38. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 26% newcomers

63% veterans 12% 1-2yr 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 217 holders: 136 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 25 entered 1–2 years ago, and 56 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 212 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — XPEL

In 2026 Q2, 113 hedge funds were net buyers of XPEL (38 opened a new position, 75 added to an existing one), while 96 reduced or exited (65 trimmed, 31 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 38% of total institutional value in XPEL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +7 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 213.

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Xpel Inc (XPEL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much XPEL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 85d ago
XPEL
-7.4%
XLY
-4.1%

XPEL outperformed XLY by -3.3% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 40d ago
XPEL
-8.1%
XLY
-4.8%

Since the filing became public, XPEL outperformed XLY by -3.3% .

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.

10 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: XPEL
208 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 208 206 0.97%
13F Shares 24M 23M 3.92%
Total Value $1.15B $990M 16.18%
New Positions 37 35 +2
Increased Positions 73 72 +1
Closed Positions 34 28 +6
Reduced Positions 64 60 +4
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

208 + investors

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Top 25 XPEL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC 19.85% 1,989,758 $98.7M
2 Lhm, INC. 3.44% 203,010 $10.1M
3 Crawford Fund Management, LLC 2.06% 270,751 $13.4M
4 Roubaix Capital, LLC 1.66% 93,575 $4.6M
5 Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors, Inc. 1.57% 81,802 $4.1M
6 Heritage Family Offices, LLP 1.57% 81,802 $4.1M
7 Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc 1.35% 822,824 $40.8M
8 Wasatch Advisors LP 1.18% 3,650,489 $181.1M
9 Semanteon Capital Management, LP 1.11% 4,936 $245K
10 Brown Capital Management LLC 0.78% 79,064 $3.9M
11 Curated Wealth Partners LLC 0.71% 54,316 $5.5M
12 SCS Capital Management LLC 0.58% 1,241,540 $61.6M
13 Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC 0.43% 37,822 $1.9M
14 Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP 0.37% 328,665 $16.3M
15 Sprucegrove Investment Management Ltd 0.36% 46,300 $2.3M
16 Redmond Asset Management, LLC 0.36% 28,983 $1.4M
17 Westwood Holdings Group Inc 0.30% 810,906 $40.2M
18 Lakewood Asset Management LLC 0.25% 9,173 $455K
19 Jb Capital Partners LP 0.19% 25,000 $1.2M
20 Isthmus Partners, LLC 0.17% 36,031 $1.8M
21 Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. 0.17% 211,000 $10.5M
22 Carlson Financial, INC. 0.17% 5,880 $293K
23 Formula Growth Ltd 0.15% 8,800 $436K
24 Lombard Odier Asset Management (Europe) Ltd 0.15% 70,233 $3.5M
25 Numerai GP LLC 0.14% 33,526 $1.7M
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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 — Xpel Inc (XPEL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for XPEL?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 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 — 54% buying: Last quarter: 113 funds bought or added vs 96 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 — 38% AUM from major funds: 45 of 212 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% 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?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 115 out of 213 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.

Is it too late to buy Xpel Inc (XPEL) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, XPEL has moved -8.1% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -4.8% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.3%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), XPEL has gained -7.4% vs -4.1% for XLY. 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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