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ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR (HQL)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — HQL

Based on 69 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HQL 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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High ownership — 90% of 3.0Y peak

90% of all-time peak
69 funds currently hold this stock — 90% of the 3.0-year high of 77 funds (reached 2023 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+3 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

36 buying38 selling
Last quarter: 38 funds reduced or exited vs 36 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 — ~11 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 17 → 6 → 14 → 11. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

67% conviction (2yr+) 13% medium 20% new
46 out of 69 hedge funds have held HQL 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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Steady discovery — ~11 new funds/quarter

12 → 17 → 6 → 14 → 11 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 17 → 6 → 14 → 11. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

70% veterans 3% 1-2yr 28% new
Of 69 current holders: 48 (70%) 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.

Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds

25% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 69 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HQL

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

Market Analysis: HQL

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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.

9 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HQL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 9 days 69 + Investors

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

Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 69 77 -10.39%
13F Shares 9M 9M -4.04%
Total Value $147M $140M 5.35%
New Positions 11 14 -3
Increased Positions 25 27 -2
Closed Positions 19 7 +12
Reduced Positions 19 20 -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)

69 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of HQL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 PMG Family Office LLC 0.42% 23,061 $375K
2 Formidable Asset Management, LLC 0.41% 158,385 $2.7M
3 DECISION INVESTMENTS, INC 0.33% 17,704 $288K
4 180 WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.28% 149,558 $2.4M
5 FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC 0.27% 382,717 $6.2M
6 Z3 Capital Partners, LLC 0.27% 66,849 $1.1M
7 Kapstone Financial Advisors LLC 0.09% 11,217 $183K
8 UHLMANN PRICE SECURITIES, LLC 0.09% 77,857 $1.3M
9 ABSOLUTE INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC 0.07% 35,755 $582K
10 KPP Advisory Services LLC 0.06% 24,591 $400K
11 Live Oak Private Wealth LLC 0.03% 13,223 $215K
12 World Investment Advisors 0.02% 91,016 $1.5M
13 WPG Advisers, LLC 0.01% 945 $15K
14 EVOLVE PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 0.01% 11,754 $191K
15 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.01% 362,535 $5.9M
16 NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP INC, /IA/ /ADV 0.01% 10,700 $174K
17 VSM Wealth Advisory, LLC 0.01% 1,674 $27K
18 INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 0.01% 12,981 $211K
19 STEPHENS INC /AR/ 0.01% 30,417 $495K
20 Costello Asset Management, INC 0.01% 1,080 $18K
21 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.01% 76,980 $1.3M
22 WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.01% 37,335 $607K
23 WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC 0.01% 10,600
24 Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC 0.00% 54,313 $884K
25 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.00% 91,519 $1K
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 — ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR (HQL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HQL?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HQL 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 HQL?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 38 funds reduced or exited vs 36 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 HQL holders?

Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds: 10 of 69 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% 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 HQL?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 46 out of 69 hedge funds have held HQL 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.