Nlight Inc (LASR) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Nlight Inc (LASR) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LASR has moved -26.6% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.0% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -25.6%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), LASR gained -44.6% vs -1.3% for XLK. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Nlight Inc (LASR)

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

Smart Money Signals — LASR

Based on 358 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 5 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

358 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 — +101% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+180 new funds entered over the past year (+101% 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 — 57% buying

223 buying171 selling

Last quarter: 223 funds bought or added vs 171 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 (-17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 68 → 49 → 105 → 88. 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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Mixed — 35% long-term, 44% new

■ 35% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 44% new

Of the 358 current holders: 125 (35%) held >2 years, 74 held 1–2 years, and 159 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Value +36% but shares only +15% — price-driven

Value

+35%

+14%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +36%, but actual share count only changed +15%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

50 → 68 → 49 → 105 → 88 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 68 → 49 → 105 → 88. 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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Veteran-anchored — 44% veterans vs 47% newcomers

■ 44% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 47% new

Entry-cohort mix of 369 holders: 164 (44%) are 2+ year veterans, 30 entered 1–2 years ago, and 175 (47%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds

58 of 357 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in LASR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

5.3

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 5.3/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	355	323	9.91%
13F Shares	53M	50M	6.2%
Total Value	$3.61B	$2.70B	33.67%
New Positions	87	105	-18
Increased Positions	132	107	+25
Closed Positions	54	28	+26
Reduced Positions	113	97	+16
Total Calls	7	5	40.0%
Total Puts	4	4	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.57	0.8	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

355

323

9.91%

13F Shares

53M

50M

6.2%

Total Value

$3.61B

$2.70B

33.67%

New Positions

105

-18

Increased Positions

132

107

+25

Closed Positions

+26

Reduced Positions

113

+16

Total Calls

40.0%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.57

0.8

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

355 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 LASR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	AWM Investment Company, Inc.	5.67%	939,011	$65.4M
2	Tuttle Capital Management, LLC	4.30%	91,651	$6.4M
3	Needham Investment Management LLC	4.17%	1,992,740	$138.7M
4	First Washington CORP	2.77%	166,098	$11.6M
5	Sender Co & Partners, Inc.	2.58%	127,869	$8.9M
6	Apis Capital Advisors, LLC	1.85%	273,200	$19.0M
7	Hanseatic Management Services Inc	1.60%	31,318	$2.2M
8	Harvey Partners, LLC	1.44%	302,711	$21.1M
9	Emerald Advisers, LLC	1.21%	736,848	$51.3M
10	Pier Capital, LLC	1.17%	126,826	$8.8M
11	HERALD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd	1.15%	121,500	$8.5M
12	Divisar Capital Management LLC	1.15%	71,446	$5.0M
13	Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust	1.10%	448,422	$31.2M
14	Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC	1.03%	67,128	$4.7M
15	Tema Etfs LLC	0.89%	394,191	$27.4M
16	Teza Capital Management LLC	0.86%	6,372	$444K
17	Driehaus Capital Management LLC	0.80%	1,986,119	$138.3M
18	Capstone Wealth Management Group, Inc.	0.74%	17,583	$1.2M
19	Informed Momentum Co LLC	0.62%	99,725	$6.9M
20	Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co LLC	0.60%	840,995	$58.6M
21	Oberweis Asset Management Inc/	0.59%	413,310	$28.8M
22	Granahan Investment Management, LLC	0.59%	236,991	$16.5M
23	Pinnacle Associates Ltd	0.54%	712,536	$49.6M
24	Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC	0.53%	336,035	$23.4M
25	Granite Investment Partners, LLC	0.53%	147,948	$10.3M

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 — Nlight Inc (LASR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LASR?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 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 — 57% buying: Last quarter: 223 funds bought or added vs 171 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?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 58 of 357 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in LASR. 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 LASR?

Mixed — 35% long-term, 44% new: Of the 358 current holders: 125 (35%) held >2 years, 74 held 1–2 years, and 159 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Nlight Inc (LASR) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LASR has moved -26.6% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.0% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -25.6%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), LASR has gained -44.6% vs -1.3% for XLK. 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.

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Nlight Inc (LASR)

Smart Money Signals — LASR

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +101% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 57% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-17 vs last Q)

Mixed — 35% long-term, 44% new

Value +36% but shares only +15% — price-driven

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 44% veterans vs 47% newcomers

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

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