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KNOWLES CORP (KN)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +28
Streak
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — KN

Based on 247 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KN 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
247 hedge funds hold KN 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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Steady growth — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+40 new funds entered over the past year (+19% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

124 buying110 selling
Last quarter: 124 funds bought or added vs 110 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 (+15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KN position: 43 → 19 → 35 → 50. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 17% new
152 out of 247 hedge funds have held KN 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

35 → 43 → 19 → 35 → 50 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 43 → 19 → 35 → 50. A growing number of institutions are discovering KN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 70% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 247 current holders: 172 (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.
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Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 247 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in KN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — KN

In 2025 Q4, 124 hedge funds were net buyers of KN (50 opened a new position, 74 added to an existing one), while 110 reduced or exited (88 trimmed, 22 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 46% of total institutional value in KN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +28 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 247.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KN

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

Market Analysis: KN

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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.

44 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
7.2
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KN
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 5 days 247 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 247 219 12.79%
13F Shares 86M 88M -2.84%
Total Value $1.84B $2.05B -10.59%
New Positions 50 35 +15
Increased Positions 74 65 +9
Closed Positions 22 27 -5
Reduced Positions 88 86 +2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of KN — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Ballast Asset Management, LP 1.95% 170,987 $4.4M
2 ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC 1.10% 3,818,862 $98.1M
3 VIRTUS ADVISERS, LLC 0.72% 60,620 $1.6M
4 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.56% 137,752 $3.5M
5 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.46% 217,386 $5.6M
6 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.46% 1,807,137 $46.4M
7 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.43% 56,883 $1.5M
8 BARROW HANLEY MEWHINNEY & STRAUSS LLC 0.25% 2,932,561 $75.3M
9 Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd 0.16% 31,390 $477K
10 AlphaQuest LLC 0.15% 127,605 $2.7M
11 Neuberger Berman Group LLC 0.11% 5,746,933 $147.6M
12 Fruth Investment Management 0.11% 17,175 —
13 WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.11% 1,274,700 $32.7M
14 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.08% 32,000 $746K
15 Cannell & Spears LLC 0.08% 166,941 $4.1M
16 Abel Hall, LLC 0.08% 14,325 $368K
17 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.08% 23,654 $607K
18 State of Wyoming 0.07% 23,245 $597K
19 Madison Asset Management, LLC 0.07% 207,351 $5.3M
20 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.05% 1,151,671 $30.2M
21 COOKSON PEIRCE & CO INC 0.05% 44,163 $1.1M
22 Verdence Capital Advisors LLC 0.04% 29,546 $759K
23 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 20,327 $522K
24 FOX RUN MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.04% 8,878 $218K
25 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.04% 76,098 $2.0M
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 — KNOWLES CORP (KN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KN?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KN 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 KN?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 124 funds bought or added vs 110 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 KN holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 247 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in KN. 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 KN?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 152 out of 247 hedge funds have held KN 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.