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STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +26
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — STLD

Based on 932 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added STLD 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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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
932 hedge funds hold STLD 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+135 new funds entered over the past year (+17% 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 — 52% buying

464 buying427 selling
Last quarter: 464 funds bought or added vs 427 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 (-51 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 96 → 89 → 180 → 129. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

61% conviction (2yr+) 18% medium 21% new
568 out of 932 hedge funds have held STLD 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

122 → 96 → 89 → 180 → 129 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 96 → 89 → 180 → 129. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 10% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 961 current holders: 634 (66%) 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 — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
60 of 932 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in STLD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — STLD

In 2026 Q1, 464 hedge funds were net buyers of STLD (129 opened a new position, 335 added to an existing one), while 427 reduced or exited (324 trimmed, 103 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 47% of total institutional value in STLD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +26 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 932.

Hedge Fund Ownership: STLD

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

Market Analysis: STLD

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

Is It Too Late to Buy STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much STLD has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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 · 70d ago
STLD
+60.1%
SPY
+13.7%

STLD outperformed SPY by +46.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 25d ago
STLD
+17.6%
SPY
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, STLD outperformed SPY by +17.6% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

62 top-rated funds 10 high-conviction
Consensus
7.8
/ 10
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Elite
5.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: STLD
925 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 925 906 2.1%
13F Shares 117M 122M -3.75%
Total Value $19.79B $20.11B -1.59%
New Positions 126 180 -54
Increased Positions 325 291 +34
Closed Positions 107 64 +43
Reduced Positions 317 296 +21
Total Calls 16 15 6.67%
Total Puts 15 19 -21.05%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.94 1.27 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

925 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of STLD — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Bornite Capital Management LP 10.59% 350,000 $63.0M
2 WINMILL & CO. INC 8.76% 168,747 $30.4M
3 THOMIST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP 5.10% 105,300 $19.0M
4 Karani Asset Management LLC 3.41% 23,104 $4.2M
5 Life Cycle Investment Partners Ltd 3.09% 2,696,347 $485.3M
6 Paradiem, LLC 2.89% 72,921 $13.1M
7 MAC Alpha Capital Management, LP 2.87% 27,379 $4.9M
8 Pathway Financial Advisers, LLC 2.33% 45,755 $8.2M
9 Waycross Investment Management Co 2.24% 13,016 $2.3M
10 Orion Resource Partners LP 2.17% 26,350 $4.7M
11 ALPINE WOODS CAPITAL INVESTORS, LLC 1.91% 44,156 $7.9M
12 SIERRA SUMMIT ADVISORS LLC 1.72% 65,894 $11.9M
13 MFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. 1.58% 10,613 $1.9M
14 Oceanic Investment Management LTD 1.57% 10,289 $1.9M
15 Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. 1.46% 50,558 $9.1M
16 Axecap Investments, LLC 1.42% 11,497 $2.1M
17 Sustainable Insight Capital Management, LLC 1.40% 23,237 $4.2M
18 LAFFER TENGLER INVESTMENTS, INC. 1.39% 52,360 $9.4M
19 DELPHI MANAGEMENT INC /MA/ 1.38% 6,398 $1K
20 MONARCH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 1.29% 29,133 $5.3M
21 STAR Financial Bank 1.27% 14,982 $2.7M
22 MinichMacGregor Wealth Management, LLC 1.19% 37,314 $6.7M
23 Stiles Financial Services Inc 1.17% 21,300 $3.8M
24 MMCAP International Inc. SPC 1.15% 73,908 $13.3M
25 Dayah Capital LLC 1.12% 11,000 $2.0M
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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 — STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for STLD?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 464 funds bought or added vs 427 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 STLD holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 60 of 932 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in STLD. 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 STLD?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 568 out of 932 hedge funds have held STLD 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 STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, STLD has moved +17.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +17.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), STLD has gained +60.1% vs +13.7% for SPY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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