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Nucana plc (NCNA)

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↓ -1
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Buyers last Q
30%

Smart Money Signals — NCNA

Based on 7 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 NCNA 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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Below peak — only 37% of 3.0Y high

37% of all-time peak
Only 7 funds hold NCNA today versus a peak of 19 funds at 2024 Q4 — just 37% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 42% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
5 fewer hedge funds hold NCNA compared to a year ago (-42% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 30% buying

3 buying7 selling
Last quarter: 7 funds sold vs only 3 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~3 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 8 → 5 → 1 → 3. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 57% entered in last year

14% conviction (2yr+) 29% medium 57% new
Only 1 funds (14%) 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -68%, value -91%

Value
-90%
Shares
-68%
Last quarter: funds added -68% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -91%. 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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Saturation — most institutions already know this story

3 → 8 → 5 → 1 → 3 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 8 → 5 → 1 → 3. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.
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Mixed cohorts — 14% veterans, 29% new entrants

14% veterans 57% 1-2yr 29% new
Of 7 current holders: 1 (14%) held 2+ years, 4 held 1–2 years, 2 (29%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

65% from top-100 AUM funds
4 of 7 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in NCNA. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — NCNA

In 2026 Q1, 3 hedge funds were net buyers of NCNA (3 opened a brand-new position), while 7 reduced or exited (3 trimmed, 4 sold completely) — a 30% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. 65% of total institutional value in NCNA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 7.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NCNA

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

Market Analysis: NCNA

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Nucana plc (NCNA) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NCNA has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 2d ago
NCNA
-5.3%
XLV
+0.5%

NCNA outperformed XLV by -5.8% since June 30, 2026.

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

1 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
1.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NCNA
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 48 days 7 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 7 8 -12.5%
13F Shares 57K 179K -68.37%
Total Value $61K $643K -90.59%
New Positions 3 1 +2
Increased Positions 0 3 -3
Closed Positions 4 1 +3
Reduced Positions 3 2 +1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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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 — Nucana plc (NCNA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NCNA?

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

Heavy selling pressure — only 30% buying: Last quarter: 7 funds sold vs only 3 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for NCNA holders?

Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds: 4 of 7 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in NCNA. 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 NCNA?

Mostly new holders — 57% entered in last year: Only 1 funds (14%) 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.

Is it too late to buy Nucana plc (NCNA) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), NCNA has gained -5.3% vs +0.5% for XLV. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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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