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CORNING INC (GLW)

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Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +148
Streak
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — GLW

Based on 1766 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 10 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GLW 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
1,766 hedge funds hold GLW 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 — +30% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+410 new funds entered over the past year (+30% 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 — 50% buying

827 buying829 selling
Last quarter: 827 funds bought or added vs 829 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-37 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 138 → 168 → 299 → 262. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 22% new
1,050 out of 1,766 hedge funds have held GLW 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

175 → 138 → 168 → 299 → 262 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 138 → 168 → 299 → 262. 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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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 67% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Of 1,828 current holders: 1,216 (67%) 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 — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
47 of 1766 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in GLW. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — GLW

In 2025 Q4, 827 hedge funds were net buyers of GLW (262 opened a new position, 565 added to an existing one), while 829 reduced or exited (715 trimmed, 114 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 10 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 57% of total institutional value in GLW is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +148 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1766.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GLW

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

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

174 top-rated funds 51 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: GLW
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 5 days 2K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1828 1674 9.2%
13F Shares 637M 652M -2.26%
Total Value $54.84B $52.18B 5.1%
New Positions 268 302 -34
Increased Positions 647 591 +56
Closed Positions 117 108 +9
Reduced Positions 786 677 +109
Total Calls 36 39 -7.69%
Total Puts 32 29 10.34%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.89 0.74 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of GLW — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Ariose Capital Management Ltd 11.57% 126,729 $17.2M
2 Eliot Finkel Investment Counsel, LLC 10.42% 140,950 $19.2M
3 VMS Asset Management Limited 7.72% 93,034 $12.6M
4 Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group, LLC 7.43% 514,558 $70.0M
5 Founders Capital Management 7.07% 106,549 $14.5M
6 O'Keefe Stevens Advisory, Inc. 6.02% 179,167 $24.4M
7 JOHN G ULLMAN & ASSOCIATES INC 5.76% 319,742 $43.5M
8 CACTI ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 5.66% 687,179 $93.4M
9 Cornerstone Capital, Inc. 5.64% 415,030 $56.4M
10 WT Asset Management Ltd 5.63% 1,978,013 $269.0M
11 LAWOOD & CO 5.49% 43,488 $5.9M
12 COOKSON PEIRCE & CO INC 5.41% 939,365 $127.7M
13 Royal Palms Capital LLC 5.00% 37,121 $5.0M
14 J.P. Marvel Investment Advisors, LLC 4.99% 258,884 $35.2M
15 PINNBROOK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP 4.96% 140,000 $19.0M
16 Fourier Capital Management Ltd 4.85% 35,687 $4.9M
17 Randolph Co Inc 4.75% 365,646 $49.7M
18 Werlinich Asset Management, LLC 4.68% 70,905 $9.6M
19 BOWEN HANES & CO INC 4.56% 1,377,592 $187.3M
20 CapWealth Advisors, LLC 4.45% 440,782 $59.9M
21 Karras Company, Inc. 4.32% 31,297 $4.3M
22 BERKSHIRE CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC 4.20% 85,690 $11.7M
23 Wealth Advisors of Tampa Bay, LLC 4.16% 92,571 $12.6M
24 HARTLINE INVESTMENT CORP/ 4.12% 275,364 $37.4M
25 Tufton Capital Management 4.00% 161,795 $22.0M
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 — CORNING INC (GLW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GLW?

Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row: For 10 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GLW 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 GLW?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 827 funds bought or added vs 829 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 GLW holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 47 of 1766 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in GLW. 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 GLW?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,050 out of 1,766 hedge funds have held GLW 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.