At the end of the first quarter of 2026, Merck & Co Inc (MRK) was reported to be held by 29 hedge funds based on the latest 13F filings for the reporting period ending March 31, 2026. The aggregate holdings among these funds decreased significantly, with a total reduction of approximately 9 million shares, bringing the total from 44,033,654 to 34,977,565 shares, a decline of about 20.57%.
Out of these funds, 8 increased their MRK positions, while 12 reduced theirs, and 5 reported new positions. Notably, Instrumental Wealth LLC and Kingsman Wealth Management Inc. entered new positions, acquiring 1,745 and 1,711 shares, respectively. The aggregate change across all funds resulted in an increase of 10,855 shares and a market value increase of $11,134,000.
