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Abbott Laboratories (ABT)

3K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ABT. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -126
Streak
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Buyers last Q
42%

Smart Money Signals — ABT

Based on 2970 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ABT positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 91% of 3.0Y peak

91% of all-time peak
2,970 funds currently hold this stock — 91% of the 3.0-year high of 3,250 funds (reached 2025 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 5% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
164 fewer hedge funds hold ABT compared to a year ago (-5% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 42% buying

1284 buying1740 selling
Last quarter: 1,740 funds reduced or exited vs 1,284 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ABT position: 191 → 351 → 213 → 222. 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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76% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 76% conviction (2yr+) ■ 13% medium ■ 12% new
2,245 out of 2,970 hedge funds have held ABT 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +19%, value -10%

Value
-9%
Shares
+19%
Last quarter: funds added +19% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -10%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

203 → 191 → 351 → 213 → 222 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 191 → 351 → 213 → 222. ABT is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 77% veterans vs 13% newcomers

■ 77% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 13% new
Entry-cohort mix of 3,049 holders: 2,337 (77%) are 2+ year veterans, 305 entered 1–2 years ago, and 407 (13%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

63% from top-100 AUM funds
74 of 2961 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in ABT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — ABT

In 2026 Q2, 1284 hedge funds were net buyers of ABT (222 opened a new position, 1062 added to an existing one), while 1740 reduced or exited (1392 trimmed, 348 sold completely) — a 42% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 63% of total institutional value in ABT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -126 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 2970.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ABT

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

Market Analysis: ABT

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

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

83 top-rated funds 26 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: ABT
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 2949 3096 -4.75%
13F Shares 1.40B 1.38B 1.59%
Total Value $122.14B $138.12B -11.57%
New Positions 216 213 +3
Increased Positions 1044 1105 -61
Closed Positions 354 365 -11
Reduced Positions 1361 1403 -42
Total Calls 41 42 -2.38%
Total Puts 46 41 12.2%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.12 0.98 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 ABT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Cura Wealth Advisors, LLC 8.83% 227,985 $20.7M
2 Mizuho Markets Cayman LP 5.41% 1,587,904 $144.1M
3 Absher Wealth Management, LLC 4.62% 447,583 $40.6M
4 Flossbach von Storch Se 4.08% 9,950,828 $902.9M
5 America First Investment Advisors, LLC 4.02% 238,903 $21.7M
6 Coerente Capital Management 4.01% 239,811 $21.8M
7 Southeastern Asset Management Inc/Tn/ 3.98% 840,747 $76.3M
8 Sugar Maple Asset Management, LLC 3.93% 67,187 $6.1M
9 Patrick M Sweeney & Associates, Inc 3.90% 74,866 $6.8M
10 Locust Wood Capital Advisers, LLC 3.76% 1,721,705 $156.2M
11 Letson Investment Management, INC. 3.62% 108,640 $9.9M
12 Diamond Hill Capital Management, LLC (Investment Advisor) 3.59% 4,936,774 $448.0M
13 Defilade Capital Management, L.P. 3.47% 285,778 $25.9M
14 WELLCOME TRUST LTD (THE) as trustee of the WELLCOME TRUST 3.15% 3,125,000 $283.6M
15 Rbo & Co LLC 3.10% 214,573 $19.5M
16 Vestal Point Capital, LP 2.97% 1,400,000 $127.0M
17 Sector Gamma As 2.90% 147,444 $13.4M
18 Tandem Investment Advisors, Inc. 2.90% 476,553 $43.2M
19 Philip James Wealth Mangement, LLC 2.88% 281,731 $25.6M
20 Evolutionary Tree Capital Management, LLC 2.85% 16,633 $1.5M
21 Mv Capital Management, INC. 2.85% 282,498 $29.0M
22 Dundas Partners LLP 2.78% 423,933 $38.5M
23 Miramar Capital, LLC 2.77% 138,737 $12.6M
24 Bruce & Co., Inc. 2.76% 112,300 $10.2M
25 Family Capital Trust Co 2.71% 57,493 $7.8M
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 — Abbott Laboratories (ABT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ABT?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ABT positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for ABT?

More sellers than buyers — 42% buying: Last quarter: 1,740 funds reduced or exited vs 1,284 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for ABT holders?

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds: 74 of 2961 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in ABT. 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 ABT?

76% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 2,245 out of 2,970 hedge funds have held ABT 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.

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