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MUELLER WTR PRODS INC (MWA)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -1
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — MWA

Based on 393 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 MWA 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
393 hedge funds hold MWA 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 — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+64 new funds entered over the past year (+19% 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 — 50% buying

201 buying200 selling
Last quarter: 201 funds bought or added vs 200 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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Steady new buyers — ~58 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 110 → 53 → 63 → 58. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 17% new
229 out of 393 hedge funds have held MWA 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

54 → 110 → 53 → 63 → 58 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 110 → 53 → 63 → 58. MWA 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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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Of 393 current holders: 246 (63%) 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
54 of 393 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in MWA. 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 — MWA

In 2025 Q4, 201 hedge funds were net buyers of MWA (58 opened a new position, 143 added to an existing one), while 200 reduced or exited (141 trimmed, 59 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 50% of total institutional value in MWA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 393.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MWA

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

Market Analysis: MWA

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Company Profile: MWA

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

Is It Too Late to Buy MUELLER WTR PRODS INC (MWA) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MWA has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 51d ago
MWA
-5.2%
XLI
+5.6%

MWA outperformed XLI by -10.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 6d ago
MWA
-0.3%
XLI
-0.3%

Since the filing became public, MWA outperformed XLI by +0.0% .

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.

30 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.5
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MWA
422 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 422 393 7.38%
13F Shares 146M 147M -0.76%
Total Value $3.92B $3.51B 11.92%
New Positions 70 58 +12
Increased Positions 160 142 +18
Closed Positions 41 59 -18
Reduced Positions 134 141 -7
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

422 + investors

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of MWA — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Lightrock Netherlands B.V. 2.79% 474,784 $13.1M
2 Palisades Investment Partners, LLC 2.75% 255,250 $7.0M
3 SPEECE THORSON CAPITAL GROUP INC 2.35% 374,566 $10.3M
4 Triodos Investment Management BV 2.10% 1,008,000 $27.7M
5 ECOFI INVESTISSEMENTS SA 1.65% 33,000 $907K
6 NIA IMPACT ADVISORS, LLC 1.45% 118,536 $3.3M
7 FIDUCIARY MANAGEMENT INC /WI/ 1.42% 4,156,199 $114.3M
8 BOYAR ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 1.29% 82,256 $2.3M
9 MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC 1.16% 178,395 $4.9M
10 GLOBEFLEX CAPITAL L P 0.86% 207,636 $5.7M
11 GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.69% 2,549,467 $70.1M
12 Exit Wealth Advisors, LLC. 0.67% 47,060 $1.3M
13 BFSG, LLC 0.58% 223,873 $6.2M
14 Impax Asset Management Group plc 0.56% 2,948,281 $81.0M
15 EDENTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 0.53% 63,592 $1.7M
16 Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC 0.52% 64,810 $2K
17 First National Advisers, LLC 0.48% 119,632 $3.3M
18 FULLER & THALER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.48% 5,167,676 $142.1M
19 Alan B Lancz & Associates, Inc. 0.46% 17,427 $479K
20 PDT Partners, LLC 0.46% 284,424 $7.8M
21 Comprehensive Money Management Services LLC 0.41% 22,774 $626K
22 ALGERT GLOBAL LLC 0.35% 846,515 $23K
23 Van Diest Capital, LLC 0.32% 14,754 $406K
24 Wakefield Asset Management LLLP 0.30% 40,910 $1.1M
25 Corient IA LLC 0.23% 8,900 $245K
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 — MUELLER WTR PRODS INC (MWA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MWA?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 201 funds bought or added vs 200 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 MWA holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 54 of 393 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in MWA. 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 MWA?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 229 out of 393 hedge funds have held MWA 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 MUELLER WTR PRODS INC (MWA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MWA has moved -0.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.3% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MWA has gained -5.2% vs +5.6% for XLI. 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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