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FRANKLIN ELEC INC (FELE)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — FELE

Based on 367 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 FELE 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
367 hedge funds hold FELE 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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Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+16 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.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

171 buying163 selling
Last quarter: 171 funds bought or added vs 163 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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Steady new buyers — ~44 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 49 → 37 → 48 → 44. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 16% new
251 out of 367 hedge funds have held FELE 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 — ~44 new funds/quarter

49 → 49 → 37 → 48 → 44 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 49 → 37 → 48 → 44. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 74% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 74% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Of 368 current holders: 271 (74%) 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.
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Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds
52 of 367 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — FELE

In 2026 Q1, 171 hedge funds were net buyers of FELE (44 opened a new position, 127 added to an existing one), while 163 reduced or exited (123 trimmed, 40 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 38% of total institutional value in FELE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 367.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FELE

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

Market Analysis: FELE

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Company Profile: FELE

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

Is It Too Late to Buy FRANKLIN ELEC INC (FELE) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FELE has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 50d ago
FELE
+6.8%
XLI
+5.4%

FELE outperformed XLI by +1.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 5d ago
FELE
+1.4%
XLI
-0.5%

Since the filing became public, FELE outperformed XLI by +1.9% .

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.

25 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FELE
367 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 367 363 1.1%
13F Shares 39M 38M 2.78%
Total Value $3.52B $3.58B -1.55%
New Positions 44 48 -4
Increased Positions 127 126 +1
Closed Positions 40 33 +7
Reduced Positions 122 131 -9
Total Calls 1 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

367 + investors

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of FELE — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Medina Value Partners, LLC 2.58% 133,762 $12.3M
2 MONARCH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 2.14% 94,722 $8.7M
3 Running Oak Capital LLC 1.88% 150,701 $13.9M
4 Tributary Capital Management, LLC 1.27% 141,804 $13.1M
5 Rithm Capital Corp. 1.20% 8,800 $811K
6 Intrinsic Edge Capital Management LLC 0.92% 60,000 $5.5M
7 Impax Asset Management Group plc 0.83% 1,296,609 $119.5M
8 Bridge City Capital, LLC 0.68% 26,521 $2.4M
9 Marks Group Wealth Management, Inc 0.60% 67,689 $6.2M
10 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.46% 6,000 $553K
11 EARNEST PARTNERS LLC 0.43% 1,123,556 $103.6M
12 KING LUTHER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP 0.40% 997,033 $91.9M
13 Fruth Investment Management 0.39% 16,800 $2K
14 FIRST MERCHANTS CORP 0.35% 100,000 $9.2M
15 Ceredex Value Advisors LLC 0.34% 118,000 $10.9M
16 SG Capital Management LLC 0.34% 55,421 $5.1M
17 Orchard Capital Management, LLC 0.33% 3,427 $316K
18 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.32% 415,952 $38.3M
19 Redmond Asset Management, LLC 0.30% 12,085 $1.1M
20 FENIMORE ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.28% 134,946 $12.4M
21 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.25% 1,594,146 $149.2M
22 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.25% 65,203 $6.0M
23 GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.23% 256,624 $23.7M
24 SEIZERT CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC 0.22% 50,858 $4.7M
25 AlphaQuest LLC 0.20% 38,088 $3.6M
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 — FRANKLIN ELEC INC (FELE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FELE?

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

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 171 funds bought or added vs 163 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 FELE holders?

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds: 52 of 367 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% 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 FELE?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 251 out of 367 hedge funds have held FELE 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 FRANKLIN ELEC INC (FELE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FELE has moved +1.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.5% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FELE has gained +6.8% vs +5.4% for XLI. 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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