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METHODE ELECTRS INC (MEI)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -12
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
41%

Smart Money Signals — MEI

Based on 149 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · 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 MEI 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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High ownership — 79% of 3.0Y peak

79% of all-time peak
149 funds currently hold this stock — 79% of the 3.0-year high of 189 funds (reached 2023 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 9% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
14 fewer hedge funds hold MEI compared to a year ago (-9% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 41% buying

66 buying95 selling
Last quarter: 95 funds reduced or exited vs 66 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 (-13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 28 → 26 → 30 → 17. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 13% new
98 out of 149 hedge funds have held MEI 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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Steady discovery — ~17 new funds/quarter

32 → 28 → 26 → 30 → 17 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 28 → 26 → 30 → 17. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 75% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 75% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 16% new
Of 152 current holders: 114 (75%) 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 — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 149 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in MEI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.7/10 — 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 — MEI

In 2025 Q4, 66 hedge funds were net buyers of MEI (17 opened a new position, 49 added to an existing one), while 95 reduced or exited (66 trimmed, 29 sold completely) — a 41% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 50% of total institutional value in MEI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -12 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 149.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MEI

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

Market Analysis: MEI

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

28 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.3
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MEI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 2 days 149 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 149 167 -10.78%
13F Shares 32M 33M -3.13%
Total Value $211M $247M -14.76%
New Positions 15 30 -15
Increased Positions 53 82 -29
Closed Positions 31 19 +12
Reduced Positions 70 53 +17
Total Calls 2 3 -33.33%
Total Puts 1 5 -80.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 1.67 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

149 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of MEI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 TOWLE & CO 1.54% 718,847 $4.0M
2 Peapod Lane Capital LLC 0.63% 140,642 $774K
3 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.30% 89,540 $494K
4 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 0.11% 267,974 $1.5M
5 VIRTUS ADVISERS, LLC 0.10% 40,000 $221K
6 Odyssean, LLC 0.10% 47,446 $262K
7 IRONWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.07% 29,030 $160K
8 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.06% 183,823 $1K
9 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.03% 247,658 $1.4M
10 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.02% 30,482 $290K
11 AlphaQuest LLC 0.02% 64,603 $429K
12 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.02% 632,346 $3.5M
13 Mutual Advisors, LLC 0.02% 134,649 $743K
14 HOWE & RUSLING INC 0.02% 43,507 $240K
15 HOTCHKIS & WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.01% 853,403 $4.7M
16 FEDERATED HERMES, INC. 0.01% 1,570,375 $8.7M
17 Advance Capital Management, Inc. 0.01% 65,208 $360K
18 MANGROVE PARTNERS IM, LLC 0.01% 26,698 $147K
19 State of Wyoming 0.01% 16,930 $93K
20 MARTINGALE ASSET MANAGEMENT L P 0.01% 76,884 $424K
21 Trexquant Investment LP 0.01% 233,342 $1.3M
22 T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. 0.01% 2,088,968 $12K
23 Curat Global, LLC 0.01% 1,400 $8K
24 ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.01% 926,900 $5K
25 MIRABELLA FINANCIAL SERVICES LLP 0.01% 12,429 $69K
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 — METHODE ELECTRS INC (MEI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MEI?

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

More sellers than buyers — 41% buying: Last quarter: 95 funds reduced or exited vs 66 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 MEI holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 149 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in MEI. 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 MEI?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 98 out of 149 hedge funds have held MEI 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.