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Insteel Inds Inc (IIIN)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +15
Streak
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — IIIN

Based on 201 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added IIIN 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
201 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 — +26% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+42 new funds entered over the past year (+26% 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

108 buying87 selling
Last quarter: 108 funds bought or added vs 87 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 (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new IIIN position: 36 → 37 → 29 → 36. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 21% new
118 out of 201 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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Steady discovery — ~36 new funds/quarter

35 → 36 → 37 → 29 → 36 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 36 → 37 → 29 → 36. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 206 holders: 140 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 19 entered 1–2 years ago, and 47 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds

33% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 200 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.
3.7
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — IIIN

In 2026 Q1, 108 hedge funds were net buyers of IIIN (36 opened a new position, 72 added to an existing one), while 87 reduced or exited (66 trimmed, 21 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 33% of total institutional value in IIIN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +15 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 201.

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Insteel Inds Inc (IIIN) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much IIIN has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 78d ago
IIIN
-14.9%
XLI
+10.5%

IIIN outperformed XLI by -25.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
IIIN
+10.0%
XLI
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, IIIN outperformed XLI by +5.8% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

22 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: IIIN
199 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 199 186 6.99%
13F Shares 16M 16M 0.12%
Total Value $522M $503M 3.88%
New Positions 35 29 +6
Increased Positions 71 71 -
Closed Positions 22 37 -15
Reduced Positions 63 66 -3
Total Calls 2 1 100.0%
Total Puts 3 2 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.5 2.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

199 + investors

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

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Top 25 IIIN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Bruce & Co., Inc. 3.33% 343,423 $11.6M
2 Oppenheimer & Close, LLC 3.02% 142,578 $4.8M
3 Owls Nest Partners IA, LLC 1.70% 144,544 $4.9M
4 Robotti Robert 1.56% 297,810 $10.0M
5 Bridge City Capital, LLC 0.88% 94,613 $3.2M
6 Icon Advisers Inc/Co 0.72% 93,000 $3.1M
7 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.52% 14,890 $500K
8 Total Wealth Planning & Management, Inc. 0.48% 19,226 $646K
9 Isthmus Partners, LLC 0.35% 98,957 $3.3M
10 Chatham Capital Group, INC. 0.34% 69,965 $2.4M
11 R Squared Ltd 0.25% 13,490 $453K
12 Cardinal Capital Management 0.20% 46,284 $1.6M
13 VARCOV Co. 0.19% 15,004 $504K
14 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.16% 48,798 $1.6M
15 Christine Messmer Pc 0.15% 6,908 $232K
16 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.14% 14,409 $484K
17 Canal Capital Management, LLC 0.11% 23,108 $777K
18 Oppenheimer & Co Inc 0.10% 255,901 $8.6M
19 Nfj Investment Group, LLC 0.10% 80,770 $2.7M
20 Caitlin John, LLC 0.10% 4,811 $162K
21 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.08% 158,831 $5.2M
22 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.08% 115,177 $3.9M
23 Royce & Associates LP 0.07% 221,388 $7.4M
24 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.07% 12,680 $426K
25 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.05% 63,293 $2.1M
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 — Insteel Inds Inc (IIIN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IIIN?

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

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 108 funds bought or added vs 87 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 IIIN holders?

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds: 44 of 200 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 IIIN?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 118 out of 201 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.

Is it too late to buy Insteel Inds Inc (IIIN) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, IIIN has moved +10.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IIIN has gained -14.9% vs +10.5% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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.

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