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DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT)

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

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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — DAKT

Based on 190 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DAKT 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
190 hedge funds hold DAKT 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 — +27% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+40 new funds entered over the past year (+27% 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

101 buying83 selling
Last quarter: 101 funds bought or added vs 83 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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Steady new buyers — ~36 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 34 → 12 → 38 → 36. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

61% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 17% new
116 out of 190 hedge funds have held DAKT 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

23 → 34 → 12 → 38 → 36 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 34 → 12 → 38 → 36. 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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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 11% 1-2yr 23% new
Of 194 current holders: 129 (66%) 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.
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Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 190 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in DAKT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
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: DAKT

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

Market Analysis: DAKT

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

35 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: DAKT
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 14 days 194 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 194 182 6.59%
13F Shares 35M 35M -1.5%
Total Value $687M $738M -6.84%
New Positions 36 39 -3
Increased Positions 69 40 +29
Closed Positions 24 12 +12
Reduced Positions 67 72 -5
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.25 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

Top 25 institutional holders of DAKT — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Anthracite Investment Company, Inc. 3.36% 441,214 $6.7M
2 Highlander Partners, L.P. 3.06% 400,000 $7.8M
3 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.55% 46,184 $903K
4 First Bank & Trust 0.47% 148,029 $2.9M
5 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.21% 392,089 $7.7M
6 First PREMIER Bank 0.14% 31,700
7 MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP 0.06% 56,230 $1.1M
8 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 26,409 $516K
9 OP Asset Management Ltd 0.03% 109,085 $2.5M
10 CONNABLE OFFICE INC 0.03% 13,215 $258K
11 THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS 0.03% 673,805 $13K
12 Quaker Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 3,800 $74K
13 Marquette Asset Management, LLC 0.02% 7,600 $149K
14 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.02% 16,000 $313K
15 AlphaQuest LLC 0.02% 15,888 $314K
16 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.02% 10,807
17 Founders Capital Management 0.01% 1,500 $29K
18 OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 0.01% 52,368 $1.0M
19 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.01% 10,706 $209K
20 HB Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 44,196 $864K
21 USA FINANCIAL FORMULAS 0.01% 1,421 $28K
22 Atria Investments, Inc 0.00% 19,082 $373K
23 Covestor Ltd 0.00% 330
24 Cornerstone Planning Group LLC 0.00% 1,331 $26K
25 TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS 0.00% 35,059 $685K
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 — DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DAKT?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DAKT 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 DAKT?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 101 funds bought or added vs 83 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 DAKT holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 34 of 190 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in DAKT. 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 DAKT?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 116 out of 190 hedge funds have held DAKT 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.