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HOWMET AEROSPACE INC (HWM)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +115
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — HWM

Based on 1280 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · 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
1,280 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 — +39% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+362 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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Slight buying edge — 59% buying

726 buying495 selling
Last quarter: 726 funds bought or added vs 495 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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More new buyers each quarter (+61 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HWM position: 178 → 236 → 151 → 212. 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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Mixed — 39% long-term, 29% new

■ 39% conviction (2yr+) ■ 33% medium ■ 29% new
Of the 1,280 current holders: 495 (39%) held >2 years, 419 held 1–2 years, and 366 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 — ~212 new funds/quarter

166 → 178 → 236 → 151 → 212 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 178 → 236 → 151 → 212. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 44% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 44% veterans ■ 17% 1-2yr ■ 39% new
Of 1,316 current holders: 574 (44%) 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 — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 1280 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HWM

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

Market Analysis: HWM

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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.

130 top-rated funds 18 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HWM
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 10 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1316 1201 9.58%
13F Shares 370M 365M 1.6%
Total Value $72.04B $68.81B 4.69%
New Positions 216 153 +63
Increased Positions 550 503 +47
Closed Positions 101 134 -33
Reduced Positions 455 448 +7
Total Calls 22 22 -
Total Puts 21 20 5.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.95 0.91 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of HWM — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Dilation Capital Management LP 5.44% 47,001 $10.8M
2 Kingsman Wealth Management, Inc. 4.83% 37,372 $8.6M
3 Westend Capital Management, LLC 3.57% 51,661 $11.9M
4 Renaissance Investment Group LLC 3.18% 64,264 $14.8M
5 DSM CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC 3.14% 769,737 $177.4M
6 Munro Partners 2.80% 358,477 $82.6M
7 NWK Group, Inc. 2.71% 30,624 $7.1M
8 Terra Nova Asset Management LLC 2.49% 14,610 $3.4M
9 CHAPIN DAVIS, INC. 2.31% 45,023 $10.4M
10 MARIETTA INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC 2.31% 50,037 $11.5M
11 QP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 2.28% 5,784 $1.3M
12 CONTRAVISORY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 2.16% 45,766 $10.5M
13 Dorsey Wright & Associates 2.11% 73,889 $17.0M
14 LEE JOHNSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 1.99% 24,091 $5.6M
15 BEARING POINT CAPITAL, LLC 1.96% 54,265 $12.5M
16 COOKSON PEIRCE & CO INC 1.91% 195,897 $45.1M
17 FULTON BREAKEFIELD BROENNIMAN LLC 1.90% 126,527 $29.2M
18 NAVELLIER & ASSOCIATES INC 1.75% 72,812 $16.8M
19 Covenant Asset Management, LLC 1.69% 48,572 $11.2M
20 BRAUN STACEY ASSOCIATES INC 1.58% 206,271 $47.5M
21 Elm3 Financial Group, LLC 1.49% 7,668 $1.8M
22 JACKSON SQUARE CAPITAL, LLC 1.37% 28,379 $6.5M
23 AustralianSuper Pty Ltd 1.32% 1,102,785 $254.1M
24 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 1.32% 796,404 $183.5M
25 DSG Capital Advisors, LLC 1.28% 34,800 $8.0M
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 — 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: 726 funds bought or added vs 495 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 — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 1280 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% 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, 29% new: Of the 1,280 current holders: 495 (39%) held >2 years, 419 held 1–2 years, and 366 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.