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CTS CORP (CTS)

207 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CTS. 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
↓ -13
Streak
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Buyers last Q
45%

Smart Money Signals — CTS

Based on 207 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CTS positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
📊

High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
207 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 220 funds (reached 2025 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+10 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
🟠

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying

101 buying122 selling
Last quarter: 122 funds reduced or exited vs 101 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.
⚠️

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 22 → 36 → 35 → 24. 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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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 14% new
141 out of 207 hedge funds have held CTS 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 — ~24 new funds/quarter

16 → 22 → 36 → 35 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 22 → 36 → 35 → 24. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 71% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Of 207 current holders: 147 (71%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
✅

Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds

35% from top-100 AUM funds
37 of 207 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — CTS

In 2025 Q4, 101 hedge funds were net buyers of CTS (24 opened a new position, 77 added to an existing one), while 122 reduced or exited (85 trimmed, 37 sold completely) — a 45% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 35% of total institutional value in CTS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -13 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 207.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CTS

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

Market Analysis: CTS

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

42 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
7.1
/ 10
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Elite
0.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CTS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 207 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 207 220 -5.91%
13F Shares 27M 28M -2.65%
Total Value $1.17B $1.12B 4.4%
New Positions 24 35 -11
Increased Positions 77 88 -11
Closed Positions 37 25 +12
Reduced Positions 85 67 +18
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

207 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of CTS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 0.63% 1,993,929 $95.2M
2 Illumine Investment Management, LLC 0.51% 14,018 $669K
3 HEARTLAND ADVISORS INC 0.33% 134,196 $6.4M
4 LEUTHOLD GROUP, LLC 0.23% 45,072 $2.2M
5 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.23% 176,070 $8.4M
6 SEIZERT CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC 0.18% 81,011 $3.9M
7 GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC 0.17% 13,173 $765K
8 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.14% 35,080 $1.7M
9 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.14% 286,487 $13.7M
10 DIVERSIFIED MANAGEMENT INC 0.12% 14,293 $683K
11 New Age Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.10% 43,720 $2.1M
12 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.09% 9,900 $473K
13 INTECH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.05% 99,129 $4.7M
14 1ST SOURCE BANK 0.04% 18,172 $868K
15 Madison Asset Management, LLC 0.04% 72,144 $3.4M
16 Sendero Wealth Management, LLC 0.04% 7,279 $348K
17 CONNABLE OFFICE INC 0.04% 7,781 $372K
18 NorthCrest Asset Manangement, LLC 0.03% 21,591 $1.0M
19 HOHIMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.03% 4,583 $219K
20 AlphaQuest LLC 0.02% 9,535 $409K
21 B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG 0.02% 38,348 $1.8M
22 OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 0.02% 27,661 $1.3M
23 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 12,900 —
24 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.01% 6,000 $287K
25 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 0.01% 16,115 $770K
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 — CTS CORP (CTS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CTS?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CTS 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 CTS?

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 122 funds reduced or exited vs 101 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 CTS holders?

Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds: 37 of 207 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% 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 CTS?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 141 out of 207 hedge funds have held CTS 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.