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MSC INDL DIRECT INC (MSM)

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

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Upside
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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — MSM

Based on 387 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · 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 MSM 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 — 90% of 3.0Y peak

90% of all-time peak
387 funds currently hold this stock — 90% of the 3.0-year high of 431 funds (reached 2023 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+35 new funds entered over the past year (+10% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction. The peak was reached in just 3 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

207 buying193 selling
Last quarter: 207 funds bought or added vs 193 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.
⚠️

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 49 → 54 → 72 → 62. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

66% conviction (2yr+) 18% medium 16% new
257 out of 387 hedge funds have held MSM 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +13%, value -4%

Value
-4%
Shares
+12%
Last quarter: funds added +13% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -4%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

56 → 49 → 54 → 72 → 62 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 49 → 54 → 72 → 62. A growing number of institutions are discovering MSM each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

71% veterans 9% 1-2yr 20% new
Of 399 current holders: 285 (71%) 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 — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 387 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in MSM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — 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: MSM

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

Market Analysis: MSM

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

57 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
7.7
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MSM
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 14 days 399 + Investors

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

Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 399 398 0.25%
13F Shares 51M 45M 12.78%
Total Value $4.01B $4.18B -4.03%
New Positions 66 73 -7
Increased Positions 163 136 +27
Closed Positions 65 38 +27
Reduced Positions 137 141 -4
Total Calls 7 6 16.67%
Total Puts 8 5 60.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.14 0.83 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

399 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of MSM — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 OLD REPUBLIC INTERNATIONAL CORP 1.51% 412,400 $38K
2 BUTENSKY & COHEN FINANCIAL SECURITY, INC 1.46% 60,016 $5.5M
3 DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC 1.23% 705,775 $65.1M
4 Altrius Capital Management Inc 1.14% 62,165 $5.7M
5 LAWSON KROEKER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC/NE 1.10% 40,761 $3.8M
6 Red Spruce Capital, LLC 0.92% 24,246 $2.2M
7 TECTONIC ADVISORS LLC 0.57% 117,233 $10.8M
8 Ridgewood Investments LLC 0.56% 14,716 $1.4M
9 WealthPLAN Partners, LLC 0.46% 25,771 $2.4M
10 Covestor Ltd 0.43% 6,706
11 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.37% 486,508 $44.9M
12 Alberta Investment Management Corp 0.33% 602,000 $55.5M
13 Total Wealth Planning & Management, Inc. 0.31% 4,600 $424K
14 Total Wealth Planning & Management, Inc. 0.31% 4,600 $424K
15 Martin Capital Partners, LLC 0.29% 8,346
16 WealthPlan Investment Management, LLC 0.26% 51,102 $4.7M
17 Oak Thistle LLC 0.23% 26,081 $2.4M
18 Willis Investment Counsel 0.20% 39,986 $3.7M
19 Twelve Points Wealth Management LLC 0.18% 8,979 $829K
20 Asset Advisory Group, Inc. 0.17% 3,672 $339K
21 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.17% 44,360 $4.1M
22 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.16% 18,266 $1.7M
23 PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.13% 444,610 $41.0M
24 Verity Asset Management, Inc. 0.11% 2,876 $265K
25 MOUNTAIN PACIFIC INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC 0.10% 6,103 $563K
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 — MSC INDL DIRECT INC (MSM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MSM?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 207 funds bought or added vs 193 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 MSM holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 387 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in MSM. 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 MSM?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 257 out of 387 hedge funds have held MSM 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.