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HECLA MINING COMPANY (HL)

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

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↑ +71
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Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — HL

Based on 486 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HL 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
486 hedge funds hold HL 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 — +39% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+136 new funds entered over the past year (+39% 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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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

317 buying195 selling
Last quarter: 317 funds were net buyers (128 opened a brand new position + 189 added to an existing one). Only 195 were sellers (138 trimmed + 57 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HL position: 56 → 55 → 111 → 128. 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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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

48% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 33% new
235 out of 486 hedge funds have held HL 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+55% value, -6% shares)

Value
+55%
Shares
-6%
Last quarter: total value of institutional HL holdings rose +55% even though funds reduced share count by 6%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

63 → 56 → 55 → 111 → 128 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 56 → 55 → 111 → 128. 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 — 56% of holders stayed 2+ years

56% veterans 9% 1-2yr 36% new
Of 522 current holders: 290 (56%) 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 — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 486 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in HL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.4
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.4/10 — 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 — HL

In 2025 Q4, 317 hedge funds were net buyers of HL (128 opened a new position, 189 added to an existing one), while 195 reduced or exited (138 trimmed, 57 sold completely) — a 62% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 8 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 43% of total institutional value in HL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +71 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 486.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HL

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

Market Analysis: HL

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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.

59 top-rated funds 6 high-conviction
Consensus
7.7
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Elite
4.6
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 522 + Investors

Track Smart Money conviction in HL. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 522 437 19.45%
13F Shares 488M 522M -6.45%
Total Value $9.75B $6.28B 55.27%
New Positions 133 113 +20
Increased Positions 223 190 +33
Closed Positions 60 61 -1
Reduced Positions 165 128 +37
Total Calls 22 17 29.41%
Total Puts 17 11 54.55%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.77 0.65 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

Top 25 institutional holders of HL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Steadtrust LLC 4.32% 408,680 $7.6M
2 HATCH COVE CAPITAL, LLC 3.76% 529,600 $9.9M
3 Oppenheimer & Close, LLC 3.34% 284,345 $5.3M
4 Lesa Sroufe & Co 3.15% 248,692 $5K
5 Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Allianz Polska S.A. 1.73% 52,100 $971K
6 ABBINGTON INVESTMENT GROUP 1.64% 150,982 $2.8M
7 Connective Portfolio Management, LLC 0.96% 19,000 $354K
8 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.84% 285,609 $5.3M
9 Electrum Group LLC 0.61% 356,251 $6.6M
10 Towne Trust Company, N.A 0.60% 99,500 $1.9M
11 JUPITER ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD 0.58% 5,813,604 $108.3M
12 CVFG LLC 0.52% 223,012 $4.2M
13 MH & ASSOCIATES SECURITIES MANAGEMENT CORP /ADV 0.48% 29,728 $554K
14 B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.44% 407,041 $7.0M
15 Ridge Creek Global, Inc 0.44% 28,000 $522K
16 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.43% 325,550 $3.9M
17 Auxano Advisors, LLC 0.42% 113,019 $2.1M
18 Oxbow Advisors, LLC 0.41% 261,475 $4.9M
19 NAVELLIER & ASSOCIATES INC 0.41% 211,067 $3.9M
20 FLORIDA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC 0.40% 89,598 $1.7M
21 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.37% 190,418 $3.5M
22 Total Wealth Planning & Management, Inc. 0.34% 24,700 $460K
23 PKO Investment Management Joint-Stock Co 0.32% 203,914 $3.8M
24 Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd 0.32% 101,100 $1.9M
25 Comprehensive Money Management Services LLC 0.32% 25,850 $482K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — HECLA MINING COMPANY (HL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HL?

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row: For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HL 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 HL?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 317 funds were net buyers (128 opened a brand new position + 189 added to an existing one). Only 195 were sellers (138 trimmed + 57 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for HL holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 486 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in HL. 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 HL?

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 235 out of 486 hedge funds have held HL 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.