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ONTO INNOVATION INC (ONTO)

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Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +17
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — ONTO

Based on 461 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ONTO 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 — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak
461 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 494 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 6% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
30 fewer hedge funds hold ONTO compared to a year ago (-6% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

256 buying244 selling
Last quarter: 256 funds bought or added vs 244 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 — ~102 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 66 → 85 → 103 → 102. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

52% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 26% new
242 out of 461 hedge funds have held ONTO 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 (+21% value, -2% shares)

Value
+20%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: total value of institutional ONTO holdings rose +21% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. 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

82 → 66 → 85 → 103 → 102 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 66 → 85 → 103 → 102. A growing number of institutions are discovering ONTO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 56% of holders stayed 2+ years

56% veterans 15% 1-2yr 29% new
Of 473 current holders: 263 (56%) 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 — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 461 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in ONTO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 — ONTO

In 2025 Q4, 256 hedge funds were net buyers of ONTO (102 opened a new position, 154 added to an existing one), while 244 reduced or exited (159 trimmed, 85 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 43% of total institutional value in ONTO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +17 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 461.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ONTO

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

Market Analysis: ONTO

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Company Profile: ONTO

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

71 top-rated funds 8 high-conviction
Consensus
8.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
4.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ONTO
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 473 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 473 467 1.28%
13F Shares 47M 48M -1.6%
Total Value $7.32B $6.07B 20.67%
New Positions 102 107 -5
Increased Positions 160 178 -18
Closed Positions 91 75 +16
Reduced Positions 189 171 +18
Total Calls 6 14 -57.14%
Total Puts 7 11 -36.36%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.17 0.79 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of ONTO — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Andar Capital Management HK Ltd 13.68% 78,000 $16.0M
2 BRILLIANCE ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD 11.72% 193,838 $39.8M
3 VALUE HOLDINGS MANAGEMENT CO. LLC 4.97% 149,375 $31K
4 SG Capital Management LLC 3.13% 229,486 $47.1M
5 GENEVA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 3.08% 705,943 $144.8M
6 Semanteon Capital Management, LP 2.76% 1,001 $205K
7 Palisades Investment Partners, LLC 1.79% 22,215 $4.6M
8 Future Fund LLC 1.54% 21,293 $4.4M
9 TICINO WEALTH 1.52% 20,226 $4.4M
10 Taylor Frigon Capital Management LLC 1.21% 10,395 $2.1M
11 DUTCH ASSET Corp 1.18% 8,599 $1.8M
12 GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC 1.08% 80,000 $16.4M
13 Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC 1.04% 20,045 $4.1M
14 Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management (UK) Ltd. 1.01% 9,500 $1.9M
15 TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC 0.93% 267,934 $55K
16 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.86% 68,437 $14.0M
17 EMERALD ADVISERS, LLC 0.77% 118,423 $24.3M
18 Stanley-Laman Group, Ltd. 0.74% 29,337 $6.0M
19 EMERALD MUTUAL FUND ADVISERS TRUST 0.71% 70,930 $14.5M
20 WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.65% 964,213 $197.7M
21 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.64% 317,109 $65.0M
22 Penserra Capital Management LLC 0.61% 254,578 $52K
23 Robeco Schweiz AG 0.50% 114,700 $23.5M
24 IMA Advisory Services, Inc. 0.44% 21,970 $4.5M
25 CAMPBELL NEWMAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.39% 23,211 $4.8M
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 — ONTO INNOVATION INC (ONTO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ONTO?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ONTO 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 ONTO?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 256 funds bought or added vs 244 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 ONTO holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 43 of 461 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in ONTO. 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 ONTO?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 242 out of 461 hedge funds have held ONTO 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.