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Alcon AG (ALC)

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

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↑ +2
Streak
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Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — ALC

Based on 654 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ALC 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
654 hedge funds hold ALC 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding ALC is almost the same as a year ago (+12 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

291 buying333 selling
Last quarter: 333 funds reduced or exited vs 291 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 79 → 87 → 97 → 88. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 19% new
403 out of 654 hedge funds have held ALC 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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Growing discovery — still being found

85 → 79 → 87 → 97 → 88 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 79 → 87 → 97 → 88. A growing number of institutions are discovering ALC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 682 holders: 449 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 85 entered 1–2 years ago, and 148 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
54 of 653 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in ALC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — ALC

In 2026 Q1, 291 hedge funds were net buyers of ALC (88 opened a new position, 203 added to an existing one), while 333 reduced or exited (247 trimmed, 86 sold completely) — a 47% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 45% of total institutional value in ALC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +2 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 654.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ALC

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

Market Analysis: ALC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Alcon AG (ALC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ALC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) 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 · 47d ago
ALC
+10.7%
XLV
+5.5%

ALC outperformed XLV by +5.2% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 2d ago
ALC
+0.0%
XLV
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, ALC outperformed XLV by +0.0% .

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.

23 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
6.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ALC
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 3 days 644 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 644 650 -0.92%
13F Shares 237M 264M -10.35%
Total Value $16.84B $20.49B -17.85%
New Positions 85 96 -11
Increased Positions 195 210 -15
Closed Positions 91 75 +16
Reduced Positions 234 228 +6
Total Calls 12 13 -7.69%
Total Puts 17 19 -10.53%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.42 1.46 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 ALC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Rudius Management LP 22.71% 1,307,914 $87.8M
2 Wgi Dm, LLC 20.11% 3,463,123 $232.4M
3 Banque Cantonale Vaudoise 10.86% 1,158,270 $78.4M
4 Foresight Global Investors, Inc. 7.15% 175,700 $11.8M
5 Troy Asset Management Ltd 5.79% 3,801,548 $207.6M
6 Southpoint Capital Advisors LP 5.19% 3,400,000 $228.1M
7 DKRT Investments Corp. 3.09% 188,500 $12.6M
8 Caisse Des Depots Et Consignations 2.72% 2,374,092 $160.7M
9 Pictet North America Advisors SA 2.53% 424,062 $28.7M
10 SIH Partners, LLLP 2.53% 5,990,300 $401.9M
11 Socorro Asset Management LP 2.50% 83,135 $5.6M
12 Select Equity Group, L.P. 1.93% 5,766,342 $390.3M
13 XY Capital Ltd 1.90% 29,363 $2.0M
14 Sirios Capital Management L P 1.80% 220,615 $14.8M
15 Running Oak Capital LLC 1.72% 150,377 $10.1M
16 Burkett Asset Management Ltd 1.70% 27,094 $1.8M
17 Wormser Freres Gestion 1.59% 41,575 $2.8M
18 Firetrail Investments Pty Ltd 1.57% 82,629 $5.6M
19 Ninety One North America, Inc. 1.47% 462,060 $31.3M
20 LaFleur & Godfrey LLC 1.40% 175,773 $11.8M
21 Ilex Capital Partners (UK) LLP 1.40% 1,010,855 $68.3M
22 Mcdaniel Terry & Co 1.39% 265,588 $17.8M
23 Aristotle Capital Management, LLC 1.29% 9,154,828 $614.3M
24 Summit Place Financial Advisors, LLC 1.27% 43,316 $2.9M
25 Nuance Investments, LLC 1.26% 110,772 $7.4M
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 — Alcon AG (ALC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ALC?

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

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 333 funds reduced or exited vs 291 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 ALC holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 54 of 653 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in ALC. 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 ALC?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 403 out of 654 hedge funds have held ALC 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 Alcon AG (ALC) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ALC has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), ALC has gained +10.7% vs +5.5% for XLV. 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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