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MSC INCOME FUND INC (MSIF)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
82%

Smart Money Signals — MSIF

Based on 141 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MSIF 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
141 hedge funds hold MSIF 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 — +14000% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+140 new funds entered over the past year (+14000% 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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More buyers than sellers — 82% buying

129 buying28 selling
Last quarter: 129 funds were net buyers (67 opened a brand new position + 62 added to an existing one). Only 28 were sellers (10 trimmed + 18 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~67 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 21 → 14 → 65 → 67. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 90% entered in last year

1% conviction (2yr+) 9% medium 90% new
Only 1 funds (1%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

0 → 21 → 14 → 65 → 67 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 14 → 65 → 67. 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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Early stage — 99% of holders entered in last year

1% veterans 0% 1-2yr 99% new
Of 141 current holders: 139 (99%) entered in the past year, only 2 (1%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Smaller funds dominant — 10% AUM from top-100

10% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 141 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 10% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
7.3
out of 10
High Exit Risk
Exit risk score 7.3/10 — multiple crowding signals converge. Institutional ownership is at 100% of its all-time high — near peak crowding. Crowded trades can unwind fast — a single catalyst can trigger a cascade.

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: MSIF

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

Market Analysis: MSIF

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Company Profile: MSIF

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

10 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: MSIF
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 141 + Investors

Track Smart Money conviction in MSIF. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 141 92 53.26%
13F Shares 8M 5M 47.18%
Total Value $102M $67M 53.23%
New Positions 67 65 +2
Increased Positions 62 20 +42
Closed Positions 18 4 +14
Reduced Positions 10 4 +6
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

141 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of MSIF — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 SANDERS MORRIS HARRIS LLC 3.49% 1,806,422 $22.0M
2 BOS Asset Management, LLC 0.17% 55,290 $673K
3 TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.16% 34,941 $431K
4 MERIDIAN INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC. 0.12% 40,700 $496K
5 Quaker Wealth Management, LLC 0.11% 29,849 $364K
6 Beacon Financial Advisory LLC 0.10% 37,325 $455K
7 BostonPremier Wealth LLC 0.09% 14,856 $181K
8 Garrett Wealth Advisory Group, LLC 0.07% 34,464 $420K
9 BridgePort Financial Solutions, LLC 0.06% 16,965 $207K
10 WealthCare Investment Partners, LLC 0.05% 13,172 $173K
11 Independent Wealth Network Inc. 0.04% 11,458 $140K
12 Princeton Global Asset Management LLC 0.03% 17,121 $209K
13 RIVERBRIDGE PARTNERS LLC 0.03% 113,574 $1.4M
14 U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.03% 109,672 $1.3M
15 Ascentis Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 10,321 $126K
16 Raleigh Capital Management Inc. 0.02% 5,685 $69K
17 Cooper Financial Group 0.02% 19,392 $236K
18 Intrua Financial, LLC 0.02% 18,382 $224K
19 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.02% 51,747 $630K
20 Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLC 0.01% 3,250 $40K
21 WOLFF WIESE MAGANA LLC 0.01% 2,076 $25K
22 TSFG, LLC 0.01% 7,343
23 Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC 0.01% 55,502 $676K
24 Joel Isaacson & Co., LLC 0.01% 32,500 $396K
25 Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency, LLC 0.01% 17,684 $215K
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 — MSC INCOME FUND INC (MSIF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MSIF?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MSIF 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 MSIF?

More buyers than sellers — 82% buying: Last quarter: 129 funds were net buyers (67 opened a brand new position + 62 added to an existing one). Only 28 were sellers (10 trimmed + 18 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for MSIF holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 10% AUM from top-100: 9 of 141 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 10% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held MSIF?

Mostly new holders — 90% entered in last year: Only 1 funds (1%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

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.