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Luxfer Hldgs plc (LXFR)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -4
Streak
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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — LXFR

Based on 136 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · 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 LXFR 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 (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
136 hedge funds hold LXFR 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 — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+17 new funds entered over the past year (+14% 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 — 57% buying

79 buying60 selling
Last quarter: 79 funds bought or added vs 60 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 15 → 19 → 27 → 16. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 21% new
76 out of 136 hedge funds have held LXFR 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+47% value, -1% shares)

Value
+47%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: total value of institutional LXFR holdings rose +47% even though funds reduced share count by 1%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

15 → 15 → 19 → 27 → 16 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 19 → 27 → 16. A growing number of institutions are discovering LXFR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 61% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 136 holders: 83 (61%) are 2+ year veterans, 16 entered 1–2 years ago, and 37 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 136 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in LXFR. 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 — LXFR

In 2026 Q2, 79 hedge funds were net buyers of LXFR (16 opened a new position, 63 added to an existing one), while 60 reduced or exited (40 trimmed, 20 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 58% of total institutional value in LXFR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -4 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 136.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LXFR

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

Market Analysis: LXFR

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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.

7 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: LXFR
135 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 135 140 -3.57%
13F Shares 25M 25M -1.23%
Total Value $433M $294M 47.02%
New Positions 16 27 -11
Increased Positions 62 61 +1
Closed Positions 21 15 +6
Reduced Positions 40 31 +9
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

135 + investors

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Top 25 LXFR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 First Wilshire Securities Management Inc 1.25% 336,435 $6.1M
2 Royce & Associates LP 0.28% 1,939,410 $35.0M
3 Better Way Financial, LLC 0.17% 11,157 $201K
4 Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V. 0.08% 603,949 $10.9M
5 Nano Cap New Millennium Growth Fund L P 0.07% 4,981 $90K
6 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.07% 208,576 $3.8M
7 Earnest Partners LLC 0.06% 873,304 $15.8M
8 Algert Global LLC 0.06% 257,044 $4.6M
9 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.05% 119,914 $2.2M
10 Artisan Partners Limited Partnership 0.04% 1,504,665 $27.1M
11 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.03% 152,284 $2.7M
12 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.03% 74,317 $1.3M
13 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.02% 22,679 $409K
14 PDT Partners, LLC 0.02% 22,252 $401K
15 Panagora Asset Management Inc 0.02% 281,774 $5.1M
16 Investors Research Corp 0.02% 4,800 $87K
17 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.01% 146,473 $2.6M
18 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.01% 14,462 $261K
19 American Century Companies Inc 0.01% 984,519 $17.8M
20 Trexquant Investment LP 0.01% 71,272 $1.3M
21 XTX Topco Ltd 0.01% 31,450 $567K
22 Ritholtz Wealth Management 0.01% 24,424 $441K
23 Bailard, INC. 0.01% 17,200 $310K
24 Qube Research & Technologies Ltd 0.01% 373,344 $6.7M
25 First Eagle Investment Management, LLC 0.00% 157,500 $2.8M
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 — Luxfer Hldgs plc (LXFR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LXFR?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 79 funds bought or added vs 60 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 LXFR holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 136 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in LXFR. 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 LXFR?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 76 out of 136 hedge funds have held LXFR 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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