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Mistras Group Inc (MG)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +7
Streak
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — MG

Based on 130 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MG 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
130 hedge funds hold MG 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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Steady growth — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+20 new funds entered over the past year (+18% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

59 buying59 selling
Last quarter: 59 funds bought or added vs 59 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 — ~19 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 14 → 15 → 24 → 19. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 22% new
76 out of 130 hedge funds have held MG 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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Growing discovery — still being found

21 → 14 → 15 → 24 → 19 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 14 → 15 → 24 → 19. A growing number of institutions are discovering MG each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 132 holders: 85 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 12 entered 1–2 years ago, and 35 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 22% AUM from major funds

22% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 129 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 22% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — MG

In 2026 Q1, 59 hedge funds were net buyers of MG (19 opened a new position, 40 added to an existing one), while 59 reduced or exited (47 trimmed, 12 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 22% of total institutional value in MG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +7 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 130.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MG

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

Market Analysis: MG

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Mistras Group Inc (MG) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MG 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 · 75d ago
MG
+26.2%
XLI
+8.9%

MG outperformed XLI by +17.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
MG
+9.7%
XLI
+329.7%

Since the filing became public, MG outperformed XLI by -320.0% .

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.

16 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
5.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MG
129 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 129 123 4.88%
13F Shares 18M 18M 2.52%
Total Value $261M $227M 15.01%
New Positions 18 24 -6
Increased Positions 38 34 +4
Closed Positions 12 10 +2
Reduced Positions 47 46 +1
Total Calls 0 3 -100.0%
Total Puts 3 1 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.33 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

129 + investors

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

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Top 25 MG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Weber Capital Management LLC /Adv 21.51% 1,456,969 $21.5M
2 Mill Road Capital Management LLC 14.49% 1,870,580 $27.6M
3 IES Holdings, Inc. 7.74% 1,120,545 $16.6M
4 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.91% 285,274 $4.2M
5 Essex Investment Management Co LLC 0.63% 268,567 $4.0M
6 Verdad Advisers, LP 0.57% 34,526 $510K
7 Jb Capital Partners LP 0.51% 202,243 $3.0M
8 Clearline Capital LP 0.43% 554,089 $8.2M
9 Invenomic Capital Management LP 0.31% 452,614 $6.7M
10 Values First Advisors, Inc. 0.27% 35,327 $522K
11 Royce & Associates LP 0.22% 1,533,052 $22.7M
12 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 0.20% 50,000 $739K
13 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.16% 96,263 $1.4M
14 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.14% 115,815 $1.7M
15 Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC 0.12% 140,081 $2.1M
16 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.11% 83,945 $1.2M
17 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.11% 354,371 $5.2M
18 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.09% 20,426 $302K
19 RBF Capital, LLC 0.04% 55,000 $813K
20 Ritholtz Wealth Management 0.03% 104,752 $1.5M
21 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.03% 24,000 $236K
22 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.02% 225,494 $3.3M
23 Federated Hermes, INC. 0.02% 656,032 $9.7M
24 Raiffeisen Bank International AG 0.01% 65,000 $949K
25 Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. 0.01% 5,550 $82K
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 — Mistras Group Inc (MG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MG?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 59 funds bought or added vs 59 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 MG holders?

Strong quality — 22% AUM from major funds: 34 of 129 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 22% 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 MG?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 76 out of 130 hedge funds have held MG 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 Mistras Group Inc (MG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MG has moved +9.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +329.7% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -320.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MG has gained +26.2% vs +8.9% 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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