SEALSQ CORP (LAES): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q4 2025)

Q: Is it too late to buy SEALSQ CORP (LAES) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LAES has moved -9.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.1% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -8.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LAES gained +7.5% vs +31.2% for XLK. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

SEALSQ CORP (LAES)

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

Smart Money Signals — LAES

Based on 98 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LAES 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

98 hedge funds hold LAES 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 — +367% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+77 new funds entered over the past year (+367% 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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More buyers than sellers — 68% buying

78 buying36 selling

Last quarter: 78 funds were net buyers (46 opened a brand new position + 32 added to an existing one). Only 36 were sellers (17 trimmed + 19 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new LAES position: 22 → 22 → 34 → 46. 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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Mostly new holders — 73% entered in last year

■ 7% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 73% new

Only 7 funds (7%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

16 → 22 → 22 → 34 → 46 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 22 → 22 → 34 → 46. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Early stage — 81% of holders entered in last year

■ 12% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 81% new

Of 108 current holders: 87 (81%) entered in the past year, only 13 (12%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.

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Elite ownership — 80% AUM from top-100 funds

80% from top-100 AUM funds

20 of 98 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 80% of total institutional value in LAES. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

6.8

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 6.8/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)	Prior (2025 Q3)	Change
Funds Holding	104	77	35.06%
13F Shares	33M	16M	100.53%
Total Value	$125M	$62M	103.24%
New Positions	44	34	+10
Increased Positions	45	37	+8
Closed Positions	21	16	+5
Reduced Positions	23	17	+6
Total Calls	6	5	20.0%
Total Puts	6	4	50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	0.8	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)

Prior (2025 Q3)

Change

Funds Holding

104

35.06%

13F Shares

33M

16M

100.53%

Total Value

$125M

$62M

103.24%

New Positions

+10

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

20.0%

Total Puts

50.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

0.8

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

104 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 institutional holders of LAES — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	L1 Global Manager Pty Ltd	3.94%	2,250,000	$5.9M
2	Anson Funds Management LP	2.86%	12,457,698	$32.6M
3	HEIGHTS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC	2.29%	3,136,465	$8.2M
4	Kessler Investment Group, LLC	1.23%	993,779	$2.6M
5	Finer Wealth Management, Inc.	0.13%	100,451	$263K
6	True Vision MN LLC	0.12%	85,124	$223K
7	SUMMIT SECURITIES GROUP LLC	0.05%	150,000	$393K
8	Virtue Capital Management, LLC	0.04%	115,000	$266K
9	MANGROVE PARTNERS IM, LLC	0.04%	168,918	$443K
10	Genesis Financial Group, LLC	0.02%	15,000	$39K
11	Curbstone Financial Management Corp	0.02%	40,000	$105K
12	DKM Wealth Management, Inc.	0.02%	10,000	$26K
13	SBI Securities Co., Ltd.	0.02%	253,315	$664K
14	Tyche Wealth Partners LLC	0.02%	44,600	$117K
15	Resurgent Financial Advisors LLC	0.01%	15,750	$41K
16	McGuire Investment Group, LLC	0.01%	39,866	$104K
17	NFSG Corp	0.01%	26,550	$70K
18	State of Wyoming	0.01%	34,636	$91K
19	LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, LLC	0.01%	27,200	$71K
20	Virtu Financial LLC	0.01%	84,591	—
21	MCGUIRE CAPITAL ADVISORS INC	0.01%	5,002	$13K
22	Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd	0.01%	13,551	$36K
23	TUDOR INVESTMENT CORP ET AL	0.01%	1,271,100	$3.3M
24	PEAK6 LLC	0.01%	911,700	$2.4M
25	HRT FINANCIAL LP	0.00%	711,569	$1.9M

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 — SEALSQ CORP (LAES)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LAES?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LAES 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 LAES?

More buyers than sellers — 68% buying: Last quarter: 78 funds were net buyers (46 opened a brand new position + 32 added to an existing one). Only 36 were sellers (17 trimmed + 19 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for LAES holders?

Elite ownership — 80% AUM from top-100 funds: 20 of 98 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 80% of total institutional value in LAES. 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 LAES?

Mostly new holders — 73% entered in last year: Only 7 funds (7%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy SEALSQ CORP (LAES) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LAES has moved -9.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.1% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -8.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LAES has gained +7.5% vs +31.2% for XLK. 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.

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SEALSQ CORP (LAES)

Smart Money Signals — LAES

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +367% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 68% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+12 vs last Q)

Mostly new holders — 73% entered in last year

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Early stage — 81% of holders entered in last year

Elite ownership — 80% AUM from top-100 funds

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