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Nordson Corp (NDSN)

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

Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +42
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — NDSN

Based on 750 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NDSN 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
750 hedge funds hold NDSN 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 — +26% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+155 new funds entered over the past year (+26% 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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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

393 buying303 selling
Last quarter: 393 funds bought or added vs 303 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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More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NDSN position: 85 → 123 → 99 → 107. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 20% new
467 out of 750 hedge funds have held NDSN 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 +680%, value +18%

Value
+17%
Shares
+679%
Last quarter: funds added +680% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +18%. 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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Steady discovery — ~107 new funds/quarter

86 → 85 → 123 → 99 → 107 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 85 → 123 → 99 → 107. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 757 holders: 507 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 73 entered 1–2 years ago, and 177 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds

59% from top-100 AUM funds
65 of 749 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in NDSN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — NDSN

In 2026 Q2, 393 hedge funds were net buyers of NDSN (107 opened a new position, 286 added to an existing one), while 303 reduced or exited (238 trimmed, 65 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 59% of total institutional value in NDSN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +42 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 750.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NDSN

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

Market Analysis: NDSN

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: NDSN
742 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 742 708 4.8%
13F Shares 300M 41M 628.75%
Total Value $12.39B $10.59B 16.93%
New Positions 104 99 +5
Increased Positions 284 241 +43
Closed Positions 69 68 +1
Reduced Positions 234 252 -18
Total Calls 4 3 33.33%
Total Puts 4 3 33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

742 + investors

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

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Top 25 NDSN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Lodge Hill Capital, LLC 6.32% 125,000 $37.7M
2 Gallo Partners, LP 5.62% 8,393 $2.5M
3 Mcdaniel Terry & Co 5.51% 233,840 $70.5M
4 Crown Oak Advisors, LLC 4.14% 29,442 $8.9M
5 Clark & Stuart, Inc 4.03% 21,212 $6.4M
6 Piscataqua Savings Bank 3.56% 17,502 $5.3M
7 Bond & Devick Financial Network, Inc. 3.27% 44,053 $13.3M
8 Roffman Miller Associates Inc /Pa/ 2.29% 145,492 $43.9M
9 SMA Capital LLC 2.28% 18,000 $5.4M
10 Brendel Financial Advisors LLC 2.08% 14,926 $4.5M
11 Peninsula Asset Management Inc 1.89% 13,120 $4.0M
12 Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers LLC 1.77% 37,378 $11.3M
13 Decatur Capital Management, Inc. 1.67% 16,352 $4.9M
14 Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC 1.61% 1,713,620 $517.0M
15 Reflection Asset Management 1.34% 8,215 $2.2M
16 Confluence Investment Management LLC 1.33% 281,120 $84.8M
17 Sierra Legacy Group 1.21% 5,187 $1.6M
18 Seneca Financial Advisors LLC 1.12% 14,320 $4.3M
19 Albert D Mason Inc 0.75% 4,379 $1.3M
20 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.67% 293,381 $88.5M
21 Johnson Investment Counsel Inc 0.66% 300,447 $90.6M
22 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.66% 10,118 $3.1M
23 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 0.65% 105,669 $31.9M
24 Norris Perne & French LLP/Mi 0.65% 36,666 $11.1M
25 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.63% 56,734 $17.1M
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 — Nordson Corp (NDSN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NDSN?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NDSN 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 NDSN?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 393 funds bought or added vs 303 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 NDSN holders?

Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds: 65 of 749 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in NDSN. 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 NDSN?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 467 out of 750 hedge funds have held NDSN 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.

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