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Melco Resorts and Entmnt Ltd (MLCO)

163 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MLCO. 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
↑ +2
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — MLCO

Based on 164 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MLCO 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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High ownership — 90% of 3.0Y peak

90% of all-time peak
164 funds currently hold this stock — 90% of the 3.0-year high of 183 funds (reached 2023 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+16 new funds entered over the past year (+11% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

86 buying88 selling
Last quarter: 88 funds reduced or exited vs 86 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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More new buyers each quarter (+16 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MLCO position: 53 → 28 → 22 → 38. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 19% new
105 out of 164 hedge funds have held MLCO 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

25 → 53 → 28 → 22 → 38 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 53 → 28 → 22 → 38. MLCO 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 — 70% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 169 holders: 119 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 17 entered 1–2 years ago, and 33 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 163 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in MLCO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — 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 — MLCO

In 2026 Q2, 86 hedge funds were net buyers of MLCO (38 opened a new position, 48 added to an existing one), while 88 reduced or exited (52 trimmed, 36 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 62% of total institutional value in MLCO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +2 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 164.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MLCO

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

Market Analysis: MLCO

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Company Profile: MLCO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Melco Resorts and Entmnt Ltd (MLCO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MLCO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q2 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End June 30, 2026 · 51d ago
MLCO
+3.2%
XLY
-0.5%

MLCO outperformed XLY by +3.7% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 6d ago
MLCO
-2.9%
XLY
-1.2%

Since the filing became public, MLCO outperformed XLY by -1.7% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

6 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MLCO
163 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 163 162 0.62%
13F Shares 105M 109M -3.04%
Total Value $552M $610M -9.57%
New Positions 38 22 +16
Increased Positions 46 45 +1
Closed Positions 36 35 +1
Reduced Positions 50 63 -13
Total Calls 3 5 -40.0%
Total Puts 3 4 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.8 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

163 + investors

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Top 25 MLCO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Bridger Management, LLC 1.84% 522,966 $2.8M
2 ARGA Investment Management, LP 1.67% 12,405,022 $65.4M
3 PharVision Advisers, LLC 1.54% 15,509 $82K
4 Owl Creek Asset Management, L.P. 0.75% 1,722,262 $9.1M
5 Southeastern Asset Management Inc/Tn/ 0.44% 1,607,854 $8.5M
6 Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. 0.40% 1,973,640 $10.4M
7 Samalin Investment Counsel, LLC 0.23% 137,773 $726K
8 RBF Capital, LLC 0.13% 600,000 $3.2M
9 MQS Management LLC 0.10% 15,741 $83K
10 Family Manage LLC 0.09% 174,229 $918K
11 Numerai GP LLC 0.09% 205,810 $1.1M
12 Tortuga Wealth Management, Inc 0.07% 13,400 $76K
13 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.06% 121,800 $642K
14 CenterBook Partners LP 0.05% 189,814 $1.0M
15 Wexford Capital LP 0.04% 63,291 $334K
16 Bleakley Financial Group, LLC 0.04% 598,288 $3.2M
17 Jain Global LLC 0.04% 1,890,858 $10.0M
18 Wcm Investment Management, LLC 0.04% 3,717,241 $20.0M
19 FIL Ltd 0.04% 9,431,944 $49.7M
20 XTX Topco Ltd 0.03% 496,580 $2.6M
21 Capitolis Liquid Global Markets LLC 0.03% 1,216,000 $6.4M
22 Aigen Investment Management, LP 0.03% 18,709 $99K
23 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.03% 41,433 $218K
24 Baron Wealth Management LLC 0.02% 17,973 $95K
25 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.02% 3,309,452 $17.4M
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 — Melco Resorts and Entmnt Ltd (MLCO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MLCO?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MLCO 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 MLCO?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 88 funds reduced or exited vs 86 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 MLCO holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 163 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in MLCO. 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 MLCO?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 105 out of 164 hedge funds have held MLCO 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.

Is it too late to buy Melco Resorts and Entmnt Ltd (MLCO) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MLCO has moved -2.9% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.2% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.7%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), MLCO has gained +3.2% vs -0.5% for XLY. 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.

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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