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FOSTER L B CO (FSTR)

93 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in FSTR. 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
↑ +7
Streak
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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — FSTR

Based on 93 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added FSTR 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
93 hedge funds hold FSTR 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 FSTR is almost the same as a year ago (+3 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

41 buying35 selling
Last quarter: 41 funds bought or added vs 35 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 — ~11 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 12 → 13 → 10 → 11. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 27% medium ■ 14% new
55 out of 93 hedge funds have held FSTR 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

17 → 12 → 13 → 10 → 11 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 13 → 10 → 11. FSTR is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 60% veterans ■ 20% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Of 93 current holders: 56 (60%) 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 — 27% AUM from major funds

27% from top-100 AUM funds
27 of 93 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 27% 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 — FSTR

In 2025 Q4, 41 hedge funds were net buyers of FSTR (11 opened a new position, 30 added to an existing one), while 35 reduced or exited (31 trimmed, 4 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 27% of total institutional value in FSTR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +7 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 93.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FSTR

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

Market Analysis: FSTR

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Company Profile: FSTR

Industrials Railroads

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

7 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FSTR
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 6 days 93 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 93 86 8.14%
13F Shares 8M 8M 0.23%
Total Value $210M $210M 0.24%
New Positions 11 10 +1
Increased Positions 30 19 +11
Closed Positions 4 15 -11
Reduced Positions 31 32 -1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

93 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of FSTR — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Minerva Advisors LLC 1.51% 83,965 $2.3M
2 Orchard Capital Management, LLC 0.21% 7,379 $206K
3 Ascentis Wealth Management, LLC 0.14% 24,613 $687K
4 R Squared Ltd 0.13% 8,649 $241K
5 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.10% 30,495 $848K
6 Pitcairn Wealth Advisors LLC 0.08% 31,770 $856K
7 Marion Wealth Management 0.06% 9,593 $268K
8 WealthTrust Axiom LLC 0.06% 8,100 $226K
9 Roble, Belko & Company, Inc 0.02% 5,000 —
10 Wealthspire Advisors, LLC 0.02% 80,907 $2.3M
11 State of Wyoming 0.02% 5,154 $144K
12 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.01% 12,700 $354K
13 MARTINGALE ASSET MANAGEMENT L P 0.01% 9,156 $255K
14 ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.01% 130,305 $4K
15 BAILARD, INC. 0.01% 8,000 $223K
16 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.00% 8,423 $235K
17 Atria Investments, Inc 0.00% 11,478 $320K
18 STRS OHIO 0.00% 20,100 $561K
19 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.00% 22,763 —
20 O'SHAUGHNESSY ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 10,262 $286K
21 Sanctuary Advisors, LLC 0.00% 8,364 $233K
22 Assenagon Asset Management S.A. 0.00% 28,035 $782K
23 Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. 0.00% 888 $25K
24 Covestor Ltd 0.00% 24 —
25 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 2,542 $71K
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 — FOSTER L B CO (FSTR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FSTR?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added FSTR 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 FSTR?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 41 funds bought or added vs 35 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 FSTR holders?

Strong quality — 27% AUM from major funds: 27 of 93 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 27% 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 FSTR?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 55 out of 93 hedge funds have held FSTR 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.