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BIO-TECHNE CORP (TECH)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +15
Streak
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — TECH

Based on 555 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 TECH 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
555 hedge funds hold TECH 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding TECH is almost the same as a year ago (+16 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

286 buying281 selling
Last quarter: 286 funds bought or added vs 281 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 — ~89 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 73 → 79 → 93 → 89. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 19% new
358 out of 555 hedge funds have held TECH 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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Growing discovery — still being found

67 → 73 → 79 → 93 → 89 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 73 → 79 → 93 → 89. A growing number of institutions are discovering TECH each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 579 current holders: 396 (68%) 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 — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 555 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in TECH. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — TECH

In 2025 Q4, 286 hedge funds were net buyers of TECH (89 opened a new position, 197 added to an existing one), while 281 reduced or exited (207 trimmed, 74 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 48% of total institutional value in TECH is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +15 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 555.

Hedge Fund Ownership: TECH

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

Market Analysis: TECH

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Company Profile: TECH

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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.

73 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
8.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: TECH
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 4 days 579 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 579 557 3.95%
13F Shares 171M 157M 8.8%
Total Value $9.75B $8.52B 14.34%
New Positions 91 96 -5
Increased Positions 219 223 -4
Closed Positions 77 75 +2
Reduced Positions 233 193 +40
Total Calls 14 11 27.27%
Total Puts 12 11 9.09%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.86 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of TECH — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 TradeLink Capital LLC 13.12% 20,613 $2K
2 TORQUE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 8.09% 393,572 $20.6M
3 RGM Capital, LLC 6.14% 2,152,052 $126.6M
4 Montanaro Asset Management Ltd 5.33% 341,050 $17.8M
5 SG Capital Management LLC 4.23% 1,218,299 $63.7M
6 Alpine Peaks Capital, LP 3.90% 74,000 $3.9M
7 SG Capital Management LLC 3.82% 1,100,000 $57.5M
8 Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb L.P. 2.94% 3,392,001 $177.3M
9 AMERICAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 2.87% 1,021,128 $53.4M
10 MAVERICK CAPITAL LTD 2.86% 4,739,721 $247.7M
11 Pembroke Management, LTD 2.81% 372,325 $19.5M
12 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 2.64% 245,743 $12.8M
13 Durable Capital Partners LP 2.40% 4,456,017 $232.9M
14 WEITZ INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 2.38% 653,200 $34.1M
15 BROWN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 2.30% 309,561 $16.2M
16 DF DENT & CO INC 2.04% 2,043,047 $106.8M
17 SNYDER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L P 1.91% 1,882,298 $98.4M
18 HAHN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 1.72% 52,232 $2.7M
19 CRAMER ROSENTHAL MCGLYNN LLC 1.67% 435,633 $22.8M
20 Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC 1.66% 135,646 $7.1M
21 Aristotle Atlantic Partners, LLC 1.50% 612,826 $32.0M
22 MAIRS & POWER INC 1.47% 2,750,282 $143.7M
23 GENEVA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 1.38% 1,243,043 $65.0M
24 Meridiem Capital Partners LP 1.37% 402,227 $21.0M
25 Arvin Capital Management LP 1.30% 204,304 $10.7M
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 — BIO-TECHNE CORP (TECH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for TECH?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 286 funds bought or added vs 281 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 TECH holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 45 of 555 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in TECH. 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 TECH?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 358 out of 555 hedge funds have held TECH 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.