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FORTIVE CORP (FTV)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +57
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — FTV

Based on 714 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 FTV 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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High ownership — 91% of 3.0Y peak

91% of all-time peak
714 funds currently hold this stock — 91% of the 3.0-year high of 783 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
57 fewer hedge funds hold FTV compared to a year ago (-7% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

331 buying350 selling
Last quarter: 350 funds reduced or exited vs 331 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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More new buyers each quarter (+63 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new FTV position: 87 → 81 → 74 → 137. 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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69% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 69% conviction (2yr+) ■ 14% medium ■ 17% new
493 out of 714 hedge funds have held FTV 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 → 87 → 81 → 74 → 137 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 87 → 81 → 74 → 137. A growing number of institutions are discovering FTV each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 71% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 721 current holders: 509 (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.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 714 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in FTV. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — 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 — FTV

In 2025 Q4, 331 hedge funds were net buyers of FTV (137 opened a new position, 194 added to an existing one), while 350 reduced or exited (270 trimmed, 80 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 58% of total institutional value in FTV is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +57 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 714.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FTV

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

Market Analysis: FTV

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Company Profile: FTV

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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.

85 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
8.4
/ 10
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Elite
3.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FTV
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 9 days 721 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 721 666 8.26%
13F Shares 330M 312M 5.54%
Total Value $17.13B $14.52B 17.97%
New Positions 137 76 +61
Increased Positions 209 204 +5
Closed Positions 80 137 -57
Reduced Positions 278 290 -12
Total Calls 5 9 -44.44%
Total Puts 2 3 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.4 0.33 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

721 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of FTV — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 FLOSSBACH VON STORCH SE 3.07% 11,902,828 $658.0M
2 Defender Capital, LLC. 1.70% 86,480 $4.8M
3 Olstein Capital Management, L.P. 1.06% 88,000 $5K
4 ASO GROUP Ltd 0.98% 42,002 $2K
5 MOUNTAIN PACIFIC INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC 0.97% 102,594 $5.7M
6 NICHOLAS COMPANY, INC. 0.97% 894,360 $49.4M
7 WASHINGTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC 0.80% 17,065 $943K
8 Family Legacy Financial Solutions, LLC 0.71% 13,860 $878K
9 Perpetual Ltd 0.62% 732,359 $40.5M
10 TANDEM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP /ADV 0.61% 21,861 $1.2M
11 Bull Street Advisors, LLC 0.48% 17,459 —
12 Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich 0.41% 302,239 $16.7M
13 Minot DeBlois Advisors LLC 0.41% 8,105 $448K
14 Nolet Wealth Management, LLC 0.36% 11,400 $630K
15 Camelot Portfolios, LLC 0.33% 8,065 $446K
16 Storen Legacy Partners, LLC 0.32% 18,479 $1.0M
17 Farmers & Merchants Trust Co of Long Beach 0.29% 22,639 $1.3M
18 MIDDLETON & CO INC/MA 0.29% 46,628 $2.6M
19 Oak Thistle LLC 0.28% 51,713 $2.9M
20 Kennebec Savings Bank 0.27% 5,502 $304K
21 Kentucky Trust Co 0.27% 9,250 $511K
22 Board of the Pension Protection Fund 0.26% 5,200 $287K
23 Avantra Family Wealth, Inc. 0.25% 6,013 $332K
24 CNB Bank 0.24% 10,271 $568K
25 NORTHSTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT Co 0.23% 18,619 $1.0M
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 — FORTIVE CORP (FTV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FTV?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 350 funds reduced or exited vs 331 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 FTV holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 714 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in FTV. 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 FTV?

69% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 493 out of 714 hedge funds have held FTV 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.