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United Microelectronics Corp (UMC)

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

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Buyers last Q
70%

Smart Money Signals — UMC

Based on 317 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added UMC 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
317 hedge funds hold UMC 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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Fast accumulation — +36% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+84 new funds entered over the past year (+36% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 70% buying

216 buying91 selling
Last quarter: 216 funds were net buyers (76 opened a brand new position + 140 added to an existing one). Only 91 were sellers (62 trimmed + 29 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new UMC position: 45 → 40 → 63 → 76. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 28% new
168 out of 317 hedge funds have held UMC 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

30 → 45 → 40 → 63 → 76 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 45 → 40 → 63 → 76. 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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Veteran-anchored — 59% veterans vs 29% newcomers

■ 59% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Entry-cohort mix of 330 holders: 195 (59%) are 2+ year veterans, 40 entered 1–2 years ago, and 95 (29%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds

61% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 314 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in UMC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.2/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — UMC

In 2026 Q1, 216 hedge funds were net buyers of UMC (76 opened a new position, 140 added to an existing one), while 91 reduced or exited (62 trimmed, 29 sold completely) — a 70% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 61% of total institutional value in UMC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +47 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 317.

Hedge Fund Ownership: UMC

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

Market Analysis: UMC

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

11 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: UMC
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 357 318 12.26%
13F Shares 194M 183M 6.33%
Total Value $5.07B $1.55B 227.19%
New Positions 92 76 +16
Increased Positions 133 140 -7
Closed Positions 49 28 +21
Reduced Positions 106 59 +47
Total Calls 14 10 40.0%
Total Puts 11 6 83.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.79 0.6 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 UMC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Matthews International Capital Management LLC 13.67% 1,465,694 $39.9M
2 Mizuho Financial Group Inc 2.60% 11,251 $306K
3 Aubrey Capital Management Ltd 1.70% 100,000 $2.7M
4 Maytree Asset Management Ltd 1.52% 86,267 $2.3M
5 West Family Investments, Inc. 0.73% 92,392 $2.5M
6 Qp Wealth Management, LLC 0.72% 18,656 $508K
7 Capstone Capital Management Ltd 0.70% 57,523 $1.6M
8 E Fund Management Co., Ltd. 0.61% 995,790 $27.1M
9 CogentBlue Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.55% 35,430 $964K
10 Haven Private, LLC 0.51% 49,119 $1.3M
11 Ridgewood Investments LLC 0.50% 49,192 $1.3M
12 Rafferty Asset Management, LLC 0.47% 7,653,378 $208.2M
13 Ariadne Wealth Management, LP 0.46% 38,036 $1.0M
14 Delta Global Management LP 0.40% 133,925 $3.6M
15 Moran Wealth Management, LLC 0.37% 500,125 $13.6M
16 Quadrant Capital Group LLC 0.33% 444,777 $12.1M
17 OneAscent Investment Solutions LLC 0.28% 10,927 $297K
18 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.27% 1,891,076 $51.5M
19 Focused Alpha, LLC 0.25% 36,364 $989K
20 Laird Norton Wetherby Trust Company, LLC 0.25% 476,903 $13.0M
21 Man Group plc 0.24% 5,593,427 $152.2M
22 J. Team Financial, Inc. 0.23% 8,605 $234K
23 Canopy Partners, LLC 0.21% 26,143 $711K
24 NLB Skladi, upravljanje premozenja, d.o.o. 0.21% 206,000 $5.6M
25 PCM Encore, LLC 0.21% 42,950 $1.2M
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 — United Microelectronics Corp (UMC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for UMC?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added UMC 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 UMC?

More buyers than sellers — 70% buying: Last quarter: 216 funds were net buyers (76 opened a brand new position + 140 added to an existing one). Only 91 were sellers (62 trimmed + 29 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for UMC holders?

Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds: 43 of 314 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in UMC. 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 UMC?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 168 out of 317 hedge funds have held UMC 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.

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