Xpel Inc (XPEL) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Xpel Inc (XPEL) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, XPEL has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), XPEL gained +0.8% vs +0.8% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Xpel Inc (XPEL)

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

Smart Money Signals — XPEL

Based on 205 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 XPEL 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

205 hedge funds hold XPEL 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 — +23% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+38 new funds entered over the past year (+23% 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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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

109 buying89 selling

Last quarter: 109 funds bought or added vs 89 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: 41 → 38 → 41 → 35. 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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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 21% new

112 out of 205 hedge funds have held XPEL 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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Steady discovery — ~35 new funds/quarter

27 → 41 → 38 → 41 → 35 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 41 → 38 → 41 → 35. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 27% new

Entry-cohort mix of 208 holders: 129 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 23 entered 1–2 years ago, and 56 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds

41 of 205 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	204	199	2.51%
13F Shares	23M	22M	4.64%
Total Value	$990M	$1.07B	-7.84%
New Positions	34	41	-7
Increased Positions	72	74	-2
Closed Positions	29	29	-
Reduced Positions	60	58	+2
Total Calls	2	3	-33.33%
Total Puts	1	3	-66.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.5	1.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

204

199

2.51%

13F Shares

23M

22M

4.64%

Total Value

$990M

$1.07B

-7.84%

New Positions

-7

Increased Positions

-2

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

-33.33%

Total Puts

-66.67%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.5

1.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

204 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in XPEL. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

QUARTER:

2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 XPEL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC	19.85%	1,989,758	$98.7M
2	Lhm, INC.	3.44%	203,010	$10.1M
3	Crawford Fund Management, LLC	2.06%	270,751	$13.4M
4	Roubaix Capital, LLC	1.66%	93,575	$4.6M
5	Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors, Inc.	1.57%	81,802	$4.1M
6	Heritage Family Offices, LLP	1.57%	81,802	$4.1M
7	Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc	1.35%	822,824	$40.8M
8	Wasatch Advisors LP	1.18%	3,650,489	$181.1M
9	Semanteon Capital Management, LP	1.11%	4,936	$245K
10	Brown Capital Management LLC	0.78%	79,064	$3.9M
11	Curated Wealth Partners LLC	0.71%	54,316	$5.5M
12	SCS Capital Management LLC	0.58%	1,241,540	$61.6M
13	Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC	0.43%	37,822	$1.9M
14	Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP	0.37%	328,665	$16.3M
15	Sprucegrove Investment Management Ltd	0.36%	46,300	$2.3M
16	Redmond Asset Management, LLC	0.36%	28,983	$1.4M
17	Westwood Holdings Group Inc	0.30%	810,906	$40.2M
18	Lakewood Asset Management LLC	0.25%	9,173	$455K
19	Jb Capital Partners LP	0.19%	25,000	$1.2M
20	Isthmus Partners, LLC	0.17%	36,031	$1.8M
21	Polar Asset Management Partners Inc.	0.17%	211,000	$10.5M
22	Lombard Odier Asset Management (Europe) Ltd	0.15%	70,233	$3.5M
23	Numerai GP LLC	0.14%	33,526	$1.7M
24	Mawer Investment Management Ltd.	0.10%	310,200	$15.4M
25	JBF Capital, Inc.	0.10%	15,354	$762K

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 — Xpel Inc (XPEL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for XPEL?

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

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 109 funds bought or added vs 89 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 XPEL holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 41 of 205 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held XPEL?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 112 out of 205 hedge funds have held XPEL 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 Xpel Inc (XPEL) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, XPEL has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), XPEL has gained +0.8% vs +0.8% for XLY. 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.

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Xpel Inc (XPEL)

Smart Money Signals — XPEL

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +23% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 55% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~35 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 27% newcomers

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

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