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Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE)

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

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -8
Streak
8Q ▼
Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — HELE

Based on 185 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 8 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HELE positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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Below peak — only 69% of 3.0Y high

69% of all-time peak
Only 185 funds hold HELE today versus a peak of 269 funds at 2024 Q1 — just 69% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 20% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
47 fewer hedge funds hold HELE compared to a year ago (-20% 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 — 48% buying

103 buying110 selling
Last quarter: 110 funds reduced or exited vs 103 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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Steady new buyers — ~41 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 44 → 38 → 42 → 41. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

63% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 16% new
117 out of 185 hedge funds have held HELE 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -7%, value -37%

Value
-36%
Shares
-7%
Last quarter: funds added -7% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -37%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~41 new funds/quarter

39 → 44 → 38 → 42 → 41 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 38 → 42 → 41. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 73% veterans vs 17% newcomers

73% veterans 10% 1-2yr 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 199 holders: 146 (73%) are 2+ year veterans, 19 entered 1–2 years ago, and 34 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 184 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in HELE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
1.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.9/10 — 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 — HELE

In 2026 Q1, 103 hedge funds were net buyers of HELE (41 opened a new position, 62 added to an existing one), while 110 reduced or exited (61 trimmed, 49 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This extends a 8-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 48% of total institutional value in HELE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -8 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 185.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HELE

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

Market Analysis: HELE

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Company Profile: HELE

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HELE has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 46d ago
HELE
+4.0%
XLP
+3.6%

HELE outperformed XLP by +0.4% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 1d ago
HELE
+0.0%
XLP
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, HELE outperformed XLP by +0.0% .

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.

18 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HELE
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 4 days 182 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 182 192 -5.21%
13F Shares 22M 24M -7.28%
Total Value $321M $508M -36.75%
New Positions 40 42 -2
Increased Positions 61 64 -3
Closed Positions 50 52 -2
Reduced Positions 57 62 -5
Total Calls 6 9 -33.33%
Total Puts 9 11 -18.18%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.5 1.22 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

182 + investors

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

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2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 HELE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Prescott Group Capital Management, L.L.C. 1.10% 437,773 $12.7M
2 RWWM, Inc. 1.02% 474,611 $13.8M
3 Mork Capital Management, LLC 0.74% 40,000 $1.2M
4 Pinnacle Holdings, LLC 0.72% 80,606 $2.3M
5 Invenomic Capital Management LP 0.62% 357,451 $10.4M
6 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.44% 28,366 $825K
7 Paradigm Capital Management Inc/Ny 0.39% 488,000 $14.2M
8 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.30% 56,727 $1.6M
9 CastleKnight Management LP 0.22% 569,900 $16.6M
10 Empirical Asset Management, LLC 0.14% 20,740 $603K
11 Optivise Advisory Services LLC 0.10% 6,905 $201K
12 Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 0.08% 57,413 $1.7M
13 Gladstone Institutional Advisory LLC 0.07% 78,189 $2.3M
14 Caerus Investment Advisors, LLC 0.07% 7,383 $215K
15 Numerai GP LLC 0.07% 29,581 $860K
16 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.06% 12,315 $358K
17 Pzena Investment Management LLC 0.06% 676,577 $19.7M
18 Blueshift Asset Management, LLC 0.05% 6,913 $201K
19 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.04% 6,879 $200K
20 Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC 0.04% 11,800 $343K
21 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.04% 14,051 $408K
22 Earnest Partners LLC 0.04% 338,312 $9.8M
23 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.04% 61,610 $1.8M
24 Woodline Partners LP 0.03% 367,060 $10.7M
25 S.A. Mason LLC 0.03% 3,500 $102K
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 — Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HELE?

Selling streak — 8 quarters in a row: For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HELE 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 HELE?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 110 funds reduced or exited vs 103 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 HELE holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 184 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in HELE. 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 HELE?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 117 out of 185 hedge funds have held HELE 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 Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HELE has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), HELE has gained +4.0% vs +3.6% for XLP. 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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