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NLIGHT INC (LASR)

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

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Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +20
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — LASR

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

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LASR 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
238 hedge funds hold LASR 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 — +53% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+82 new funds entered over the past year (+53% 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

136 buying110 selling
Last quarter: 136 funds bought or added vs 110 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-18 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 26 → 50 → 64 → 46. 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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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

48% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 29% new
114 out of 238 hedge funds have held LASR 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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Value +32% but shares only +4% — price-driven

Value
+31%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +32%, but actual share count only changed +4%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

20 → 26 → 50 → 64 → 46 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 26 → 50 → 64 → 46. A growing number of institutions are discovering LASR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 59% of holders stayed 2+ years

59% veterans 7% 1-2yr 33% new
Of 241 current holders: 143 (59%) 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
35 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.
4.6
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.6/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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: LASR

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

Market Analysis: LASR

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Company Profile: LASR

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

37 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: LASR
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 18 days 241 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 241 224 7.59%
13F Shares 45M 43M 3.85%
Total Value $1.68B $1.28B 31.52%
New Positions 46 65 -19
Increased Positions 95 70 +25
Closed Positions 26 23 +3
Reduced Positions 90 80 +10
Total Calls 2 3 -33.33%
Total Puts 1 3 -66.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

241 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of LASR — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 AIGH Capital Management LLC 2.64% 340,000 $19.4M
2 Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC 0.76% 21,778 $1.2M
3 QP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.63% 6,432 $367K
4 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.62% 177,359 $10.1M
5 PINNACLE ASSOCIATES LTD 0.55% 748,299 $42.7M
6 ZEVENBERGEN CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LLC 0.47% 285,560 $16.3M
7 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 0.39% 496,331 $28.3M
8 FNY Investment Advisers, LLC 0.36% 14,490
9 LAUREL OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.36% 37,500 $2.1M
10 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.12% 1,855 $106K
11 MOODY NATIONAL BANK TRUST DIVISION 0.09% 15,907 $907K
12 Abel Hall, LLC 0.05% 3,971 $226K
13 BURNEY CO/ 0.04% 24,842 $1.4M
14 DRIVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.04% 3,642 $208K
15 SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED 0.03% 7,424 $423K
16 Quent Capital, LLC 0.03% 7,500 $428K
17 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.03% 27,589 $1.6M
18 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.03% 5,081 $290K
19 Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC 0.03% 6,276 $358K
20 AlphaQuest LLC 0.02% 11,700 $439K
21 KORNITZER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC /KS 0.02% 19,429 $1.1M
22 Krilogy Financial LLC 0.02% 7,022 $488K
23 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.02% 3,653 $208K
24 Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group, LLC 0.01% 3,841 $219K
25 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.01% 7,702 $439K
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 — NLIGHT INC (LASR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LASR?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LASR 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 LASR?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 136 funds bought or added vs 110 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 LASR holders?

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds: 35 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 LASR?

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 114 out of 238 hedge funds have held LASR 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.