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CERTARA INC (CERT)

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

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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — CERT

Based on 238 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CERT 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.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
238 hedge funds hold CERT 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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Steady growth — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+33 new funds entered over the past year (+16% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

130 buying120 selling
Last quarter: 130 funds bought or added vs 120 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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More new buyers each quarter (+15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CERT position: 53 → 41 → 42 → 57. 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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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

49% conviction (2yr+) 24% medium 27% new
116 out of 238 hedge funds have held CERT 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +5%, value -24%

Value
-24%
Shares
+5%
Last quarter: funds added +5% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -24%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~57 new funds/quarter

41 → 53 → 41 → 42 → 57 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 53 → 41 → 42 → 57. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 57% of holders stayed 2+ years

57% veterans 12% 1-2yr 30% new
Of 240 current holders: 138 (57%) 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.

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds

33% from top-100 AUM funds
37 of 238 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CERT

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

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Company Profile: CERT

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

36 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: CERT
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 240 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 240 220 9.09%
13F Shares 141M 134M 5.26%
Total Value $1.24B $1.63B -24.07%
New Positions 57 42 +15
Increased Positions 75 82 -7
Closed Positions 36 43 -7
Reduced Positions 86 81 +5
Total Calls 2 3 -33.33%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

240 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of CERT — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kopion Asset Management, LLC 5.71% 1,288,452 $7.3M
2 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 0.20% 5,272,166 $30.1M
3 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.10% 226,968 $1K
4 FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC /OH/ 0.08% 2,675,543 $15.3M
5 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.04% 347,433 $2.0M
6 Quaker Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 12,535 $71K
7 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.01% 17,902 $102K
8 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.01% 18,719 $107K
9 Third View Private Wealth, LLC 0.01% 11,853 $68K
10 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.01% 906,615 $5K
11 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 53,000
12 Venturi Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 19,021 $108K
13 OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 0.00% 71,027 $405K
14 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 16,422 $94K
15 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.00% 67,089
16 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 32,285 $184K
17 True Wealth Design, LLC 0.00% 637 $4K
18 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% 58,938
19 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 4,012 $23K
20 Handelsbanken Fonder AB 0.00% 21,000
21 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.00% 14,366 $82K
22 CX Institutional 0.00% 1,962
23 Physician Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 295 $2K
24 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 1,436 $8K
25 Activest Wealth Management 0.00% 141
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — CERTARA INC (CERT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CERT?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CERT 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 CERT?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 130 funds bought or added vs 120 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 CERT holders?

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds: 37 of 238 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% 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 CERT?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 116 out of 238 hedge funds have held CERT 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.