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MSA SAFETY INC (MSA)

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

Current Price
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Upside
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +11
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — MSA

Based on 378 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 MSA 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
378 hedge funds hold MSA 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 — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+29 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

181 buying185 selling
Last quarter: 185 funds reduced or exited vs 181 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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More new buyers each quarter (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MSA position: 44 → 61 → 44 → 56. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 21% new
228 out of 378 hedge funds have held MSA 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 — ~56 new funds/quarter

38 → 44 → 61 → 44 → 56 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 61 → 44 → 56. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Of 382 current holders: 240 (63%) 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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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 378 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in MSA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MSA

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

Market Analysis: MSA

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Company Profile: MSA

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

55 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
7.6
/ 10
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Elite
2.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MSA
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 19 days 382 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 382 370 3.24%
13F Shares 34M 35M -3.04%
Total Value $5.32B $5.84B -8.88%
New Positions 56 44 +12
Increased Positions 126 124 +2
Closed Positions 45 35 +10
Reduced Positions 150 143 +7
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

382 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of MSA — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 SPEECE THORSON CAPITAL GROUP INC 3.18% 85,165 $14.0M
2 Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC 2.18% 664,812 $109.0M
3 Pullen Investment Management, LLC 1.35% 16,404 $2.7M
4 MOUNTAIN PACIFIC INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC 0.83% 29,726 $4.9M
5 Fruth Investment Management 0.49% 11,935 $2K
6 Oak Thistle LLC 0.36% 22,401 $3.7M
7 BROWN, LISLE/CUMMINGS, INC. 0.32% 7,775 $1.3M
8 Steadtrust LLC 0.30% 3,255 $534K
9 Legacy Wealth Asset Management, LLC 0.26% 6,505 $1.1M
10 BDF-GESTION 0.25% 11,354 $1.9M
11 DIVERSIFIED MANAGEMENT INC 0.22% 7,878 $1.3M
12 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.20% 12,572 $2.1M
13 Waldron Private Wealth LLC 0.20% 30,676 $5.0M
14 MQS Management LLC 0.14% 1,295 $212K
15 BCS Private Wealth Management, Inc. 0.12% 2,374 $389K
16 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.10% 14,660 $2.4M
17 Tarbox Family Office, Inc. 0.09% 3,259 $534K
18 Sendero Wealth Management, LLC 0.08% 4,658 $764K
19 AlphaQuest LLC 0.07% 8,323 $1.3M
20 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.07% 404 $66K
21 Handelsbanken Fonder AB 0.06% 117,744 $19K
22 Vest Financial, LLC 0.06% 30,001 $4.9M
23 AEGON ASSET MANAGEMENT UK PLC 0.05% 24,887 $4.1M
24 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.04% 3,456 $567K
25 Aberdeen Group plc 0.04% 154,575 $25.3M
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 — MSA SAFETY INC (MSA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MSA?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 185 funds reduced or exited vs 181 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 MSA holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 378 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in MSA. 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 MSA?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 228 out of 378 hedge funds have held MSA 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.