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Albemarle Corp (ALB)

971 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ALB. 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
↑ +82
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — ALB

Based on 980 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ALB 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
980 hedge funds hold ALB 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 — +30% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+227 new funds entered over the past year (+30% 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. The peak was reached in just 3 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

541 buying444 selling
Last quarter: 541 funds bought or added vs 444 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-43 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 86 → 153 → 251 → 208. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 23% new
583 out of 980 hedge funds have held ALB 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+10% value, -9% shares)

Value
+10%
Shares
-9%
Last quarter: total value of institutional ALB holdings rose +10% even though funds reduced share count by 9%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

101 → 86 → 153 → 251 → 208 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 86 → 153 → 251 → 208. 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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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,028 holders: 698 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 91 entered 1–2 years ago, and 239 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
63 of 971 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in ALB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — ALB

In 2026 Q1, 541 hedge funds were net buyers of ALB (208 opened a new position, 333 added to an existing one), while 444 reduced or exited (318 trimmed, 126 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 48% of total institutional value in ALB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +82 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 980.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ALB

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

Market Analysis: ALB

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Albemarle Corp (ALB) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ALB has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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 · 84d ago
ALB
-15.3%
SPY
+14.9%

ALB outperformed SPY by -30.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 39d ago
ALB
-15.5%
SPY
+1.1%

Since the filing became public, ALB outperformed SPY by -16.6% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

61 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
7.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ALB
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 971 898 8.13%
13F Shares 122M 134M -9.19%
Total Value $20.84B $18.89B 10.37%
New Positions 204 251 -47
Increased Positions 318 249 +69
Closed Positions 131 105 +26
Reduced Positions 303 284 +19
Total Calls 26 33 -21.21%
Total Puts 31 34 -8.82%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.19 1.03 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 ALB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Himension Capital (singapore) PTE. LTD. 2.92% 211,423 $38.0M
2 Portman Square Capital LLP 2.55% 368,200 $66.1M
3 Grandfield & Dodd, LLC 2.41% 238,117 $42.7M
4 Wealth High Governance Capital Ltda 2.27% 42,112 $7.6M
5 Wealth High Governance Asset Management Ltda. 2.27% 35,776 $6.4M
6 Kennondale Capital Management LLC 2.22% 17,193 $3.1M
7 Sicart Associates LLC 2.18% 47,202 $8.5M
8 Blue Capital, Inc. 2.10% 17,946 $3.2M
9 Old North State Wealth Management, LLC 2.10% 25,273 $4.5M
10 Chapin Davis, INC. 2.06% 51,439 $9.2M
11 Epiq Partners, LLC 1.92% 22,921 $4.1M
12 Hershey Financial Advisers, LLC 1.87% 12,058 $2.2M
13 Decker Retirement Planning Inc. 1.77% 21,754 $3.9M
14 Old West Investment Management, LLC 1.72% 88,182 $15.8M
15 Altshuler Shaham Ltd 1.71% 528,131 $94.8M
16 Monetta Financial Services Inc 1.67% 12,000 $2.2M
17 Electron Capital Partners, LLC 1.56% 222,307 $39.9M
18 Dorsey Wright & Associates 1.50% 67,339 $12.1M
19 Bedell Frazier Investment Counselling, LLC 1.43% 39,430 $7.1M
20 Miller Global Investments, LLC 1.41% 8,558 $1.5M
21 Parrish Capital LLC 1.36% 10,598 $1.5M
22 KADENSA CAPITAL Ltd 1.32% 52,815 $9.5M
23 Williamson Legacy Group, LLC 1.28% 9,499 $1.7M
24 Pacific Heights Asset Management LLC 1.20% 200,000 $35.9M
25 Earnest Partners LLC 1.19% 1,601,032 $287.4M
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 — Albemarle Corp (ALB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ALB?

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

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 541 funds bought or added vs 444 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 ALB holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 63 of 971 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in ALB. 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 ALB?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 583 out of 980 hedge funds have held ALB 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 Albemarle Corp (ALB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ALB has moved -15.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -16.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ALB has gained -15.3% vs +14.9% for SPY. 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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