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PIXELWORKS INC (PXLW)

33 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in PXLW. 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
↑ +3
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — PXLW

Based on 33 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PXLW 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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Below peak — only 48% of 3.0Y high

48% of all-time peak
Only 33 funds hold PXLW today versus a peak of 69 funds at 2024 Q1 — just 48% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 11% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
4 fewer hedge funds hold PXLW compared to a year ago (-11% 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 — 52% buying

15 buying14 selling
Last quarter: 15 funds bought or added vs 14 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 1 → 6 → 14 → 8. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 12% medium ■ 24% new
21 out of 33 hedge funds have held PXLW 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +17%, value -1%

Value
-1%
Shares
+17%
Last quarter: funds added +17% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -1%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~8 new funds/quarter

5 → 1 → 6 → 14 → 8 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 1 → 6 → 14 → 8. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 64% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Of 33 current holders: 21 (64%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 17% AUM from top-100

17% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 33 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 17% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
1.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.3/10 — 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 — PXLW

In 2026 Q1, 15 hedge funds were net buyers of PXLW (8 opened a new position, 7 added to an existing one), while 14 reduced or exited (9 trimmed, 5 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 33.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PXLW

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

Market Analysis: PXLW

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Company Profile: PXLW

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

Is It Too Late to Buy PIXELWORKS INC (PXLW) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much PXLW has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 71d ago
PXLW
+12.2%
XLK
+38.6%

PXLW outperformed XLK by -26.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 26d ago
PXLW
-5.6%
XLK
+4.5%

Since the filing became public, PXLW outperformed XLK by -10.1% .

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
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PXLW
33 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 33 30 10.0%
13F Shares 2M 1M 17.01%
Total Value $9M $9M -1.13%
New Positions 8 14 -6
Increased Positions 7 7 -
Closed Positions 5 7 -2
Reduced Positions 9 6 +3
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

33 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of PXLW — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Potomac Capital Management, Inc. 0.94% 200,000 $1.1M
2 NANO CAP NEW MILLENNIUM GROWTH FUND L P 0.22% 44,000 $238K
3 Bleichroeder LP 0.19% 201,015 $1.1M
4 F/m Investments LLC 0.01% 37,237 $201K
5 EMERALD ADVISERS, LLC 0.01% 64,695 $349K
6 EMERALD MUTUAL FUND ADVISERS TRUST 0.01% 37,237 $201K
7 Magnus Financial Group LLC 0.01% 12,500 $68K
8 Baird Financial Group, Inc. 0.00% 296,298 $1.6M
9 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 21,702 $117K
10 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 36,562 $197K
11 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 971 $5K
12 UBS Group AG 0.00% 113,825 $615K
13 Squarepoint Ops LLC 0.00% 12,451 $67K
14 ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 8,384 —
15 VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% 33,536 $181K
16 VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 276,546 $1.5M
17 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% 36,348 $196K
18 RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC 0.00% 10,437 $56K
19 JANE STREET GROUP, LLC 0.00% 16,158 $87K
20 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% 15,564 $84K
21 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 52,862 $285K
22 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 26 —
23 Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC 0.00% 31 —
24 OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% 206 $1K
25 WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 0.00% 1,000 $5K
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 — PIXELWORKS INC (PXLW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PXLW?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PXLW 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 PXLW?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 15 funds bought or added vs 14 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 PXLW holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 17% AUM from top-100: 11 of 33 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 17% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held PXLW?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 21 out of 33 hedge funds have held PXLW 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 PIXELWORKS INC (PXLW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PXLW has moved -5.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.5% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -10.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PXLW has gained +12.2% vs +38.6% for XLK. 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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