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NUVEEN CALIFORNIA MUNI VLU F (NCA)

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

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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — NCA

Based on 52 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 NCA 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 — 84% of 3.0Y peak

84% of all-time peak
52 funds currently hold this stock — 84% of the 3.0-year high of 62 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 16% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
10 fewer hedge funds hold NCA compared to a year ago (-16% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

22 buying19 selling
Last quarter: 22 funds bought or added vs 19 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 — ~7 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 5 → 7 → 4 → 7. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 25% medium 10% new
34 out of 52 hedge funds have held NCA 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 — ~7 new funds/quarter

17 → 5 → 7 → 4 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 7 → 4 → 7. 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 13% 1-2yr 17% new
Of 52 current holders: 36 (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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Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds
7 of 52 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in NCA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.4/10 — 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: NCA

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

Market Analysis: NCA

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

7 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NCA
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 11 days 52 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 52 54 -3.7%
13F Shares 8M 7M 6.35%
Total Value $71M $66M 7.05%
New Positions 7 4 +3
Increased Positions 15 19 -4
Closed Positions 9 3 +6
Reduced Positions 10 10 -
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

52 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of NCA — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 MELFA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.44% 81,101 $761K
2 Atlas Private Wealth Advisors 0.33% 149,906 $1.4M
3 REGATTA CAPITAL GROUP, LLC 0.26% 182,877 $1.7M
4 Sterling Group Wealth Management, LLC 0.24% 53,993 $506K
5 SWEENEY & MICHEL, LLC 0.19% 69,522 $650K
6 DKM Wealth Management, Inc. 0.12% 18,000 $169K
7 Arlington Financial Advisors, LLC 0.05% 40,000 $375K
8 FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS 0.05% 122,260 $1.1M
9 Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management 0.02% 52,654 $494K
10 WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC 0.01% 51,904
11 JAMES INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. 0.01% 10,230 $96K
12 Mutual Advisors, LLC 0.01% 48,258 $453K
13 OSBORNE PARTNERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 17,000 $159K
14 Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD. 0.01% 78,941 $740K
15 CANTOR FITZGERALD INVESTMENT ADVISORS L.P. 0.01% 11,772 $110K
16 WOLFF WIESE MAGANA LLC 0.01% 1,000 $9K
17 PFG Investments, LLC 0.00% 10,331 $97K
18 UBS Group AG 0.00% 2,074,672 $19.5M
19 D.A. DAVIDSON & CO. 0.00% 34,657 $325K
20 FNY Investment Advisers, LLC 0.00% 500
21 Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC 0.00% 25,000 $234K
22 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 12,786 $121K
23 Parallel Advisors, LLC 0.00% 4,655 $44K
24 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 287,248 $2.7M
25 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.00% 27,401
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 — NUVEEN CALIFORNIA MUNI VLU F (NCA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NCA?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 22 funds bought or added vs 19 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 NCA holders?

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 7 of 52 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in NCA. 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 NCA?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 34 out of 52 hedge funds have held NCA 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.