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MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC (MLSS)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -2
Streak
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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — MLSS

Based on 29 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 MLSS 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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High ownership — 85% of 3.0Y peak

85% of all-time peak
29 funds currently hold this stock — 85% of the 3.0-year high of 34 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding MLSS is almost the same as a year ago (+0 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

10 buying11 selling
Last quarter: 11 funds reduced or exited vs 10 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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Steady new buyers — ~4 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 6 → 1 → 5 → 4. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 10% new
19 out of 29 hedge funds have held MLSS 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 — ~4 new funds/quarter

2 → 6 → 1 → 5 → 4 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 1 → 5 → 4. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Of 29 current holders: 20 (69%) 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.
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Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds

28% from top-100 AUM funds
8 of 29 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.6/10 — 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 — MLSS

In 2026 Q1, 10 hedge funds were net buyers of MLSS (4 opened a new position, 6 added to an existing one), while 11 reduced or exited (5 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 28% of total institutional value in MLSS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -2 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 29.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MLSS

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

Market Analysis: MLSS

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Company Profile: MLSS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC (MLSS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MLSS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) 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 · 69d ago
MLSS
+46.6%
XLV
-76.5%

MLSS outperformed XLV by +123.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 24d ago
MLSS
+27.3%
XLV
-79.3%

Since the filing became public, MLSS outperformed XLV by +106.6% .

Interpretation: The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

4 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.0
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MLSS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 29 31 -6.45%
13F Shares 5M 5M -0.39%
Total Value $1M $1M 4.57%
New Positions 4 5 -1
Increased Positions 6 4 +2
Closed Positions 6 4 +2
Reduced Positions 5 10 -5
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of MLSS — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 NFSG Corp 0.00% 41,000 $12K
2 Brookwood Investment Group LLC 0.00% 49,100 $14K
3 TWO SIGMA SECURITIES, LLC 0.00% 21,315 $6K
4 Radnor Capital Management, LLC 0.00% 15,000 $4K
5 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 99,500 $29K
6 Carnegie Investment Counsel 0.00% 100,175 $29K
7 World Investment Advisors 0.00% 104,000 $30K
8 DOCK STREET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.00% 10,000 $3K
9 Virtu Financial LLC 0.00% 25,045 —
10 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 45,359 $13K
11 Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC 0.00% 43,422 $13K
12 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 41,100 $12K
13 Mariner, LLC 0.00% 121,750 $35K
14 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 82,497 $24K
15 OPPENHEIMER & CO INC 0.00% 10,000 $3K
16 VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% 321,583 $93K
17 COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 44,782 $13K
18 VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 1,986,648 $572K
19 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 124,945 $36K
20 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% 167,135 $48K
21 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.00% 17,150 $5K
22 HighTower Advisors, LLC 0.00% 15,666 $5K
23 UBS Group AG 0.00% 62,500 $18K
24 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% 17,185 $5K
25 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 65,453 $19K
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 — MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC (MLSS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MLSS?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MLSS 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 MLSS?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 11 funds reduced or exited vs 10 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 MLSS holders?

Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds: 8 of 29 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% 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 MLSS?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 19 out of 29 hedge funds have held MLSS 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 MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC (MLSS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MLSS has moved +27.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -79.3% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of +106.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MLSS has gained +46.6% vs -76.5% for XLV. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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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