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Mesa Labs Inc (MLAB)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -3
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Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — MLAB

Based on 155 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 MLAB 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 (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
155 hedge funds hold MLAB 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 MLAB is almost the same as a year ago (+3 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

92 buying62 selling
Last quarter: 92 funds were net buyers (22 opened a brand new position + 70 added to an existing one). Only 62 were sellers (37 trimmed + 25 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~22 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 26 → 35 → 24 → 22. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 20% new
92 out of 155 hedge funds have held MLAB 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

24 → 26 → 35 → 24 → 22 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 26 → 35 → 24 → 22. MLAB is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 155 holders: 100 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 22 entered 1–2 years ago, and 33 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 155 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in MLAB. 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 — MLAB

In 2026 Q2, 92 hedge funds were net buyers of MLAB (22 opened a new position, 70 added to an existing one), while 62 reduced or exited (37 trimmed, 25 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 40% of total institutional value in MLAB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -3 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 155.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MLAB

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

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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.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: MLAB
155 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 155 158 -1.9%
13F Shares 5M 5M 4.31%
Total Value $500M $425M 17.65%
New Positions 22 24 -2
Increased Positions 70 60 +10
Closed Positions 25 23 +2
Reduced Positions 37 42 -5
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

155 + investors

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Top 25 MLAB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Long Path Partners LP 20.24% 477,126 $47.5M
2 Meros Investment Management, LP 2.15% 67,962 $6.8M
3 Monimus Capital Management, LP 1.28% 55,344 $5.5M
4 Ranger Investment Management, L.P. 1.10% 173,988 $17.3M
5 HERALD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd 0.57% 42,500 $4.2M
6 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.24% 138,301 $13.8M
7 Crawford Investment Counsel Inc 0.16% 98,805 $9.8M
8 Cm Wealth Advisors LLC 0.15% 8,341 $830K
9 Globeflex Capital L P 0.15% 11,581 $1.2M
10 Numerai GP LLC 0.14% 17,769 $1.8M
11 Diamond Hill Capital Management, LLC (Investment Advisor) 0.12% 155,771 $15.5M
12 Bbr Partners, LLC 0.12% 25,195 $2.5M
13 Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC 0.09% 18,968 $1.9M
14 Royce & Associates LP 0.09% 113,395 $11.3M
15 Kings Path Partners LLC 0.08% 3,405 $228K
16 Wasatch Advisors LP 0.08% 115,668 $11.5M
17 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.07% 2,921 $291K
18 Topline Capital Management, LLC 0.06% 2,374 $236K
19 Nfj Investment Group, LLC 0.05% 14,256 $1.4M
20 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.05% 130,838 $13.0M
21 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.04% 2,590 $258K
22 Gabelli Funds LLC 0.04% 62,499 $6.2M
23 CenterBook Partners LP 0.04% 7,739 $770K
24 Boston Partners 0.02% 265,149 $26.4M
25 Prelude Capital Management, LLC 0.02% 3,141 $313K
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 — Mesa Labs Inc (MLAB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MLAB?

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

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 92 funds were net buyers (22 opened a brand new position + 70 added to an existing one). Only 62 were sellers (37 trimmed + 25 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for MLAB holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 155 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in MLAB. 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 MLAB?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 92 out of 155 hedge funds have held MLAB 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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