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Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)

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↑ +108
Streak
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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — HWM

Based on 1468 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HWM 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
1,468 hedge funds hold HWM 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 — +40% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+419 new funds entered over the past year (+40% 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 — 59% buying

827 buying577 selling
Last quarter: 827 funds bought or added vs 577 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 (-9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 253 → 161 → 225 → 216. 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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Mixed — 39% long-term, 27% new

■ 39% conviction (2yr+) ■ 35% medium ■ 27% new
Of the 1,468 current holders: 568 (39%) held >2 years, 509 held 1–2 years, and 391 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Steady discovery — ~216 new funds/quarter

188 → 253 → 161 → 225 → 216 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 253 → 161 → 225 → 216. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 43% veterans vs 38% newcomers

■ 43% veterans ■ 20% 1-2yr ■ 38% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,510 holders: 642 (43%) are 2+ year veterans, 297 entered 1–2 years ago, and 571 (38%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

63% from top-100 AUM funds
67 of 1458 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in HWM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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 — HWM

In 2026 Q1, 827 hedge funds were net buyers of HWM (216 opened a new position, 611 added to an existing one), while 577 reduced or exited (469 trimmed, 108 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 63% of total institutional value in HWM is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +108 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1468.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HWM

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

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

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

67 top-rated funds 17 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HWM
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 1 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1456 1360 7.06%
13F Shares 343M 375M -8.55%
Total Value $73.87B $72.95B 1.26%
New Positions 216 225 -9
Increased Positions 602 527 +75
Closed Positions 110 101 +9
Reduced Positions 454 416 +38
Total Calls 23 22 4.55%
Total Puts 28 21 33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.22 0.95 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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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 HWM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kensico Capital Management Corp 23.44% 5,083,600 $1.37B
2 Kids Capital Management, L.P. 9.08% 43,000 $11.6M
3 FengHe Fund Management Pte. Ltd. 7.95% 311,800 $83.8M
4 Kingsman Wealth Management, Inc. 4.88% 38,769 $10.4M
5 Dilation Capital Management LP 4.78% 44,081 $11.9M
6 Bristol Gate Capital Partners Inc. 4.43% 236,753 $63.7M
7 South Street Advisors LLC 3.89% 111,166 $29.9M
8 Alcosta Capital Management, Inc. 3.87% 21,264 $5.7M
9 Hardman Johnston Global Advisors LLC 3.80% 402,710 $108.3M
10 Barometer Capital Management INC. 3.69% 49,331 $13.3M
11 Gallo Partners, LP 3.62% 6,074 $1.6M
12 Themes Management Co LLC 3.23% 18,100 $4.9M
13 Renaissance Investment Group LLC 3.18% 60,168 $16.2M
14 Dsm Capital Partners LLC 2.98% 646,621 $173.9M
15 Ithaka Group LLC 2.88% 59,070 $15.9M
16 Westend Capital Management, LLC 2.88% 46,850 $12.6M
17 Cartenna Capital, LP 2.88% 450,000 $121.0M
18 Munro Partners 2.87% 483,932 $130.1M
19 Corient IA LP 2.80% 11,290 $3.0M
20 Shellback Capital, LP 2.66% 112,751 $30.3M
21 Marietta Investment Partners LLC 2.60% 56,263 $15.1M
22 NWK Group, Inc. 2.55% 30,747 $8.3M
23 RPg Family Wealth Advisory, LLC 2.55% 45,623 $12.3M
24 Elite Wealth Management, Inc. 2.53% 31,782 $8.5M
25 Tremblant Capital Group 2.51% 324,954 $87.4M
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 — Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HWM?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HWM 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 HWM?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 827 funds bought or added vs 577 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 HWM holders?

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds: 67 of 1458 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in HWM. 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 HWM?

Mixed — 39% long-term, 27% new: Of the 1,468 current holders: 568 (39%) held >2 years, 509 held 1–2 years, and 391 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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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