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INSTEEL INDS INC (IIIN)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -8
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — IIIN

Based on 175 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their IIIN positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
175 hedge funds hold IIIN 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 — +30% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+40 new funds entered over the past year (+30% 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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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

95 buying98 selling
Last quarter: 98 funds reduced or exited vs 95 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 35 → 34 → 36 → 27. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

61% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 18% new
107 out of 175 hedge funds have held IIIN 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 +0%, value -17%

Value
-17%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: funds added +0% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -17%. 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 — ~27 new funds/quarter

15 → 35 → 34 → 36 → 27 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 35 → 34 → 36 → 27. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

71% veterans 7% 1-2yr 22% new
Of 177 current holders: 125 (71%) 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 — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 175 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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: IIIN

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

Market Analysis: IIIN

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Company Profile: IIIN

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

34 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.7
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: IIIN
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 177 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 177 186 -4.84%
13F Shares 16M 16M 0.26%
Total Value $501M $605M -17.13%
New Positions 27 36 -9
Increased Positions 73 65 +8
Closed Positions 35 24 +11
Reduced Positions 63 71 -8
Total Calls 1 4 -75.0%
Total Puts 2 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 2.0 0.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

177 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of IIIN — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 DELPHI MANAGEMENT INC /MA/ 0.50% 12,550
2 CHATHAM CAPITAL GROUP, INC. 0.34% 69,965 $2.4M
3 Cardinal Capital Management 0.20% 46,284 $1.6M
4 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.16% 48,798 $1.6M
5 CHRISTINE MESSMER PC 0.15% 6,908 $232K
6 Canal Capital Management, LLC 0.11% 23,108 $777K
7 OPPENHEIMER & CO INC 0.10% 255,901 $8.6M
8 GRACE & WHITE INC /NY 0.04% 7,500 $252K
9 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.03% 40,735 $1.4M
10 VISION FINANCIAL MARKETS LLC 0.01% 255 $9K
11 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 14,094
12 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 8,600
13 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 1,167 $39K
14 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.00% 7,528 $253K
15 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 503 $17K
16 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.00% 33,064 $1K
17 True Wealth Design, LLC 0.00% 118 $4K
18 BAYBAN 0.00% 21
19 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% 5,311
20 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 347 $12K
21 GILPIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 7
22 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 298 $10K
23 Root Financial Partners, LLC 0.00% 23
24 FARMERS & MERCHANTS INVESTMENTS INC 0.00% 13
25 SIGNATUREFD, LLC 0.00% 5
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 — INSTEEL INDS INC (IIIN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IIIN?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their IIIN positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for IIIN?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 98 funds reduced or exited vs 95 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for IIIN holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 34 of 175 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 IIIN?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 107 out of 175 hedge funds have held IIIN 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.