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Quaker Houghton (KWR)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -6
Streak
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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — KWR

Based on 282 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 KWR 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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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
282 hedge funds hold KWR 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 KWR is almost the same as a year ago (+1 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

126 buying139 selling
Last quarter: 139 funds reduced or exited vs 126 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 38 → 35 → 48 → 33. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 18% new
176 out of 282 hedge funds have held KWR 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

42 → 38 → 35 → 48 → 33 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 35 → 48 → 33. A growing number of institutions are discovering KWR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 287 holders: 196 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 25 entered 1–2 years ago, and 66 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
52 of 280 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in KWR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — KWR

In 2026 Q1, 126 hedge funds were net buyers of KWR (33 opened a new position, 93 added to an existing one), while 139 reduced or exited (100 trimmed, 39 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 54% of total institutional value in KWR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -6 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 282.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KWR

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

Market Analysis: KWR

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

15 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: KWR
308 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 308 284 8.45%
13F Shares 15M 16M -1.09%
Total Value $2.35B $1.85B 27.49%
New Positions 61 33 +28
Increased Positions 107 94 +13
Closed Positions 36 37 -1
Reduced Positions 94 99 -5
Total Calls 1 4 -75.0%
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 3.0 0.75 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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Top 25 KWR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Luminus Management LLC 8.49% 78,196 $12.4M
2 Global Alpha Capital Management Ltd. 2.06% 216,161 $34.3M
3 Bastion Asset Management Inc. 1.45% 29,158 $4.3M
4 Tributary Capital Management, LLC 1.20% 92,150 $14.6M
5 Heartland Advisors Inc 1.17% 165,289 $26.3M
6 Royce & Associates LP 1.10% 860,494 $136.7M
7 Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC 0.85% 106,074 $16.9M
8 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 0.84% 258,068 $41.0M
9 Bridge City Capital, LLC 0.62% 17,192 $2.7M
10 Hosking Partners LLP 0.59% 112,605 $17.9M
11 Bard Associates Inc 0.58% 16,506 $2.6M
12 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.49% 4,239 $719K
13 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.44% 156,874 $24.9M
14 Dean Capital Management 0.38% 6,643 $1.1M
15 Palisade Capital Management, LP 0.37% 53,733 $8.5M
16 Chatham Capital Group, INC. 0.32% 15,731 $2.5M
17 Emerald Investment Advisers, LLC 0.30% 28,670 $4.6M
18 O'Brien Greene & Co. Inc 0.25% 5,749 $913K
19 Finward Bancorp 0.25% 2,065 $328K
20 William Blair Investment Management, LLC 0.20% 420,535 $66.8M
21 American Capital Management Inc 0.19% 27,279 $4.3M
22 Dean Investment Associates, LLC 0.19% 9,148 $1.5M
23 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.15% 29,825 $4.7M
24 Systematic Financial Management LP 0.13% 42,220 $6.7M
25 Mutual of America Capital Management LLC 0.13% 86,031 $13.7M
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 — Quaker Houghton (KWR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KWR?

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

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 139 funds reduced or exited vs 126 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 KWR holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 52 of 280 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in KWR. 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 KWR?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 176 out of 282 hedge funds have held KWR 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.

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