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Innospec Inc (IOSP)

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

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↑ +6
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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — IOSP

Based on 264 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added IOSP 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 (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
264 hedge funds hold IOSP 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding IOSP is almost the same as a year ago (-7 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

152 buying113 selling
Last quarter: 152 funds bought or added vs 113 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 (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new IOSP position: 33 → 33 → 32 → 41. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 15% new
166 out of 264 hedge funds have held IOSP 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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Growing discovery — still being found

50 → 33 → 33 → 32 → 41 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 33 → 33 → 32 → 41. A growing number of institutions are discovering IOSP each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 264 holders: 184 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 28 entered 1–2 years ago, and 52 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
49 of 264 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in IOSP. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — IOSP

In 2026 Q1, 152 hedge funds were net buyers of IOSP (41 opened a new position, 111 added to an existing one), while 113 reduced or exited (78 trimmed, 35 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 50% of total institutional value in IOSP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +6 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 264.

Hedge Fund Ownership: IOSP

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

Market Analysis: IOSP

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Innospec Inc (IOSP) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much IOSP has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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 · 47d ago
IOSP
+15.3%
SPY
+4.0%

IOSP outperformed SPY by +11.3% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 2d ago
IOSP
+0.0%
SPY
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, IOSP outperformed SPY 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.

26 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: IOSP
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 3 days 262 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 262 257 1.95%
13F Shares 25M 24M 1.0%
Total Value $1.78B $1.87B -4.74%
New Positions 39 31 +8
Increased Positions 110 103 +7
Closed Positions 34 36 -2
Reduced Positions 78 90 -12
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

262 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in IOSP. 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 IOSP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Western Standard LLC 6.53% 236,833 $19.3M
2 First Wilshire Securities Management Inc 2.47% 147,112 $12.0M
3 CM Management, LLC 1.65% 32,000 $2.6M
4 Round Hill Asset Management 0.61% 11,974 $975K
5 SG Capital Management LLC 0.48% 71,022 $5.8M
6 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.46% 125,308 $10.2M
7 Numerai GP LLC 0.45% 66,931 $5.4M
8 MQS Management LLC 0.36% 3,643 $297K
9 Huber Capital Management LLC 0.35% 29,148 $2.4M
10 Atom Investors LP 0.30% 40,870 $3.3M
11 Zwj Investment Counsel Inc 0.29% 108,502 $8.8M
12 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.24% 1,892,471 $154.7M
13 Gendell Jeffrey L 0.23% 324,504 $26.4M
14 Dark Forest Capital Management LP 0.20% 38,862 $3.2M
15 Royce & Associates LP 0.20% 308,726 $25.1M
16 iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd 0.17% 3,000 $244K
17 Connors Investor Services Inc 0.16% 23,363 $1.9M
18 PDT Partners, LLC 0.13% 31,176 $2.5M
19 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.13% 19,815 $1.6M
20 Aigen Investment Management, LP 0.08% 3,647 $297K
21 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.07% 29,208 $2.4M
22 Mutual of America Capital Management LLC 0.07% 82,920 $6.7M
23 Bell & Brown Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.06% 2,609 $212K
24 Moran Wealth Management, LLC 0.05% 23,639 $1.9M
25 Brown Advisory Inc 0.05% 408,468 $33.2M
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 — Innospec Inc (IOSP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IOSP?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added IOSP 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 IOSP?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 152 funds bought or added vs 113 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 IOSP holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 49 of 264 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in IOSP. 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 IOSP?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 166 out of 264 hedge funds have held IOSP 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 Innospec Inc (IOSP) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, IOSP has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), IOSP has gained +15.3% vs +4.0% for SPY. 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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