NEA Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Nuveen Amt Free Qlty Mun Inc (NEA) following the 2026 Q3 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NEA has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q3 13F filing date (November 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (September 30, 2026), NEA gained +4.5% vs +9.8% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Nuveen Amt Free Qlty Mun Inc (NEA)

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

Smart Money Signals — NEA

Based on 297 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · 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 NEA 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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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak

297 hedge funds hold NEA 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding NEA is almost the same as a year ago (-5 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

124 buying110 selling

Last quarter: 124 funds bought or added vs 110 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-20 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 22 → 38 → 49 → 29. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 16% new

189 out of 297 hedge funds have held NEA 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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Growing discovery — still being found

30 → 22 → 38 → 49 → 29 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 22 → 38 → 49 → 29. A growing number of institutions are discovering NEA each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 20% new

Entry-cohort mix of 297 holders: 198 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 40 entered 1–2 years ago, and 59 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds

20 of 297 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in NEA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.2

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	294	302	-2.65%
13F Shares	54M	53M	1.08%
Total Value	$620M	$570M	8.65%
New Positions	27	49	-22
Increased Positions	95	112	-17
Closed Positions	35	36	-1
Reduced Positions	75	67	+8
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

294

302

-2.65%

13F Shares

54M

53M

1.08%

Total Value

$620M

$570M

8.65%

New Positions

-22

Increased Positions

112

-17

Closed Positions

-1

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

294 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 NEA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Melone Private Wealth, LLC	3.86%	862,704	$10.1M
2	Eagle Bluffs Wealth Management LLC	2.89%	732,015	$8.6M
3	Byrne Financial Freedom, LLC	2.88%	628,111	$7.4M
4	Congress Park Capital LLC	2.69%	850,000	$10.0M
5	McGowan Group Asset Management, Inc.	2.01%	1,410,013	$16.6M
6	Cresta Advisors, Ltd.	1.92%	455,647	$5.3M
7	Cura Wealth Advisors, LLC	1.51%	302,000	$3.5M
8	Palogic Value Management, L.P.	1.47%	380,871	$4.5M
9	Jupiter Wealth Management LLC	1.13%	240,237	$2.8M
10	Capital & Planning, LLC	0.80%	132,325	$1.6M
11	Pursuit Wealth Strategies, LLC	0.66%	43,517	$511K
12	Ramsey Quantitative Systems	0.66%	63,000	$740K
13	Whipplewood Advisors, LLC	0.58%	73,837	$867K
14	Accredited Investor Services, LLC	0.55%	82,499	$969K
15	Smh Capital Advisors Inc	0.54%	11,798	$139K
16	Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc.	0.54%	1,607,896	$18.9M
17	Broyhill Asset Management, LLC	0.53%	51,042	$599K
18	Wakefield Asset Management LLLP	0.53%	199,971	$2.3M
19	Kercheville Advisors, LLC	0.49%	137,134	$1.6M
20	Intellectus Partners, LLC	0.49%	237,833	$2.8M
21	Wealth Care LLC	0.48%	50,000	$587K
22	Gill Capital Partners, LLC	0.43%	137,852	$1.6M
23	Essential Investment Partners LLC	0.38%	34,500	$401K
24	MBA Advisors LLC	0.37%	94,110	$1.1M
25	Lifetime Wealth Management P.C.	0.37%	53,500	$628K

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 — Nuveen Amt Free Qlty Mun Inc (NEA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NEA?

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

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 124 funds bought or added vs 110 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 NEA holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 20 of 297 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in NEA. 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 NEA?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 189 out of 297 hedge funds have held NEA 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.

Is it too late to buy Nuveen Amt Free Qlty Mun Inc (NEA) following the 2026 Q3 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NEA has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q3 13F filing date (November 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (September 30, 2026), NEA has gained +4.5% vs +9.8% for XLF. 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.

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Nuveen Amt Free Qlty Mun Inc (NEA)

Smart Money Signals — NEA

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (95% of max)

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

Slight buying edge — 53% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-20 vs last Q)

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 20% newcomers

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

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