Applied Matls Inc (AMAT) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Applied Matls Inc (AMAT) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AMAT has moved -8.4% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -0.7% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.7%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), AMAT gained -35.8% vs -1.0% for XLK. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Applied Matls Inc (AMAT)

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Smart Money Signals — AMAT

Based on 3498 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 AMAT 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

3,498 hedge funds hold AMAT 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 — +53% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+1205 new funds entered over the past year (+53% 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.

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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

1840 buying1517 selling

Last quarter: 1,840 funds bought or added vs 1,517 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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More new buyers each quarter (+269 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new AMAT position: 241 → 429 → 471 → 740. 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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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 29% new

1,839 out of 3,498 hedge funds have held AMAT 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

347 → 241 → 429 → 471 → 740 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 241 → 429 → 471 → 740. 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 — 60% veterans vs 31% newcomers

■ 60% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 31% new

Entry-cohort mix of 3,619 holders: 2,163 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 348 entered 1–2 years ago, and 1,108 (31%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds

75 of 3484 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in AMAT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.4

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.4/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	3469	2919	18.84%
13F Shares	691M	648M	6.6%
Total Value	$477.34B	$209.99B	127.31%
New Positions	736	471	+265
Increased Positions	1073	942	+131
Closed Positions	172	164	+8
Reduced Positions	1312	1163	+149
Total Calls	67	58	15.52%
Total Puts	65	58	12.07%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.97	1.0	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

3469

2919

18.84%

13F Shares

691M

648M

6.6%

Total Value

$477.34B

$209.99B

127.31%

New Positions

736

471

+265

Increased Positions

1073

942

+131

Closed Positions

172

164

Reduced Positions

1312

1163

+149

Total Calls

15.52%

Total Puts

12.07%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.97

1.0

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

3K + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 AMAT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Lountzis Asset Management, LLC	23.17%	101,308	$73.2M
2	Abrams Bison Investments, LLC	19.48%	552,000	$399.1M
3	Harbor Island Capital LLC	17.81%	92,498	$66.9M
4	Broad Run Investment Management, LLC	16.41%	147,512	$106.7M
5	Midway Capital Research & Management	15.79%	27,479	$19.9M
6	Burr Financial Services, LLC	15.61%	34,799	$25.2M
7	William Allan Corp	14.21%	40,181	$29.1M
8	Blue Whale Capital LLP	13.75%	599,538	$433.5M
9	Trustco Bank Corp N Y	13.56%	25,711	$18.6M
10	California First Leasing Corp	13.54%	88,236	$63.8M
11	Dundas Partners LLP	13.21%	252,561	$182.6M
12	Four Tree Island Advisory LLC	12.95%	54,300	$39.3M
13	Carmel Capital Management L.L.C.	12.56%	79,258	$57.3M
14	Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd.	11.86%	5,365	$3.9M
15	Mcintyre Freedman & Flynn Investment Advisers Inc	11.13%	25,679	$18.6M
16	Cohen Capital Management, Inc.	10.97%	111,621	$80.7M
17	Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC	10.46%	18,086	$13.1M
18	Curat Global, LLC	9.96%	14,756	$12.2M
19	Styrax Capital, LP	9.53%	200,000	$144.6M
20	Evergreen Private Wealth LLC	9.49%	34,994	$25.7M
21	Grandfield & Dodd, LLC	9.40%	248,027	$179.3M
22	First Community Trust NA	9.23%	28,280	$20.4M
23	Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC	8.89%	107,629	$77.8M
24	Beacon Investment Advisors LLC	8.84%	38,952	$28.2M
25	Genoa Capital Gestora de Recursos Ltda.	8.76%	66,800	$48.3M

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 — Applied Matls Inc (AMAT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AMAT?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AMAT 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 AMAT?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 1,840 funds bought or added vs 1,517 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 AMAT holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 75 of 3484 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in AMAT. 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 AMAT?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,839 out of 3,498 hedge funds have held AMAT 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 Applied Matls Inc (AMAT) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AMAT has moved -8.4% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -0.7% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.7%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), AMAT has gained -35.8% vs -1.0% for XLK. 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.

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Applied Matls Inc (AMAT)

Smart Money Signals — AMAT

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +53% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 55% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+269 vs last Q)

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 31% newcomers

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

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