The divergence between large active buyers (Dimensional, Citadel) and large sellers (Ameriprise, UBS) suggests no clear consensus on FMC's near-term outlook. Monitor upcoming earnings for any fundamental catalyst that could resolve this disagreement. The historical track record of neutral calls on FMC has been poor (0% win rate at T+20), so treat this cluster as a signal of uncertainty rather than a directional bet.
Executive Summary
A mixed institutional cluster in FMC during Q3 2024 shows 19 buyers accumulating $99.9M net (led by Dimensional Fund Advisors adding $62.5M and Citadel adding $20.9M) while 21 sellers reduced holdings by $163.6M (led by Ameriprise Financial trimming $117.2M and UBS trimming $18.7M). The net selling pressure of ~$63.7M suggests institutional caution, though the presence of a quant fund and a large active manager on the buy side indicates divergent views on the stock's valuation or near-term catalysts.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: -$63.7M
▲ Buyers (19)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | DOUBLED | +118.7% | $104.1M | $62.5M |
| Citadel | ADD | +48.4% | $50.8M | $20.9M |
| Federated Hermes | ADD | +45.1% | $22.4M | $8.9M |
| Adage Capital Partners Gp | ADD | +40.1% | $11.1M | $4.2M |
▼ Sellers (21)
| Institution | Action | Change | Prev Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameriprise Financial | TRIM | -60.4% | $214.6M | -$117.2M |
| Ubs Am, A Distinct Business Un | TRIM | -30.2% | $93.2M | -$18.7M |
| Silvercrest Asset Management G | TRIM | -52.3% | $49.5M | -$22.5M |
| Verition Fund Management | TRIM | -26.9% | $13.1M | -$2.1M |
Key Facts
- 19 institutional buyers added $99.9M in new positions during Q3 2024
- 21 institutional sellers reduced holdings by $163.6M during the same period
- Net institutional selling of approximately $63.7M
- Dimensional Fund Advisors was the largest buyer, adding $62.5M (118.7% increase)
- Ameriprise Financial was the largest seller, trimming $117.2M (60.4% reduction)
- Citadel (quant) added $20.9M, a 48.4% increase in position
- The cluster is dominated by asset managers on both sides, with no activist or family office presence
Financial Impact
Net institutional selling of approximately $63.7M during Q3 2024, with total buying of $99.9M and total selling of $163.6M
Risk Factors
- 13F data has a 45-day reporting lag; positions may have been unwound since quarter-end
- Historical FMC reports show consistently negative T+20 outcomes regardless of sentiment
- Net selling pressure of $63.7M could weigh on the stock if continued
Market Snapshot
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 institutional 13F filing from SEC EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| INST-CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | inst-cluster-FMC-2024-Q3 |
Track record builds as more directional reports settle.
Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 23, 2026 10w ago | Press Release | $11.30 $11.02 | ▼ −2.48% | ▼ −6.10% | — |
Jul 1, 2026 13w ago | 8-K | $10.95 $10.01 | ▼ −8.58% | ▼ −6.40% | — |
Jun 23, 2026 14w ago | 8-K | $11.32 $11.78 | ▲ +4.06% | ▲ +2.13% | — |
Jun 12, 2026 16w ago | Institutional Cluster | $11.85 $10.91 | ▼ −7.93% | ▼ −9.71% | — |
Jun 5, 2026 16w ago | 8-K | $11.10 $11.38 | ▲ +2.52% | ▲ +0.89% | — |
May 21, 2026 19w ago | 8-K | $13.11 $11.13 | ▼ −15.12% | ▼ −13.71% | — |
May 19, 2026 19w ago | 8-K | $12.76 $11.98 | ▼ −6.11% | ▼ −7.10% | — |
Apr 29, 2026 22w ago | 8-K | $15.38 $13.57 | ▼ −11.77% | ▼ −16.74% | — |
Apr 29, 2026 22w ago | 8-K | $15.38 $13.57 | ▼ −11.77% | ▼ −16.74% | — |
Apr 27, 2026 22w ago | DEFA14A | $15.56 $12.98 | ▼ −16.58% | ▼ −21.54% | — |
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