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Nuveen Amt Free Qlty Mun Inc (NEA)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +14
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — NEA

Based on 302 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NEA 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 (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
302 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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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
12 fewer hedge funds hold NEA compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

161 buying102 selling
Last quarter: 161 funds were net buyers (49 opened a brand new position + 112 added to an existing one). Only 102 were sellers (67 trimmed + 35 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NEA position: 29 → 21 → 38 → 49. 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+) ■ 23% medium ■ 16% new
187 out of 302 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -3%, value -19%

Value
-19%
Shares
-3%
Last quarter: funds added -3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -19%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

38 → 29 → 21 → 38 → 49 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 29 → 21 → 38 → 49. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 302 holders: 200 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 42 entered 1–2 years ago, and 60 (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
19 of 301 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — NEA

In 2026 Q1, 161 hedge funds were net buyers of NEA (49 opened a new position, 112 added to an existing one), while 102 reduced or exited (67 trimmed, 35 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 40% of total institutional value in NEA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +14 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 302.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NEA

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

Market Analysis: NEA

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Nuveen Amt Free Qlty Mun Inc (NEA) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NEA has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 79d ago
NEA
+3.2%
XLF
+9.5%

NEA outperformed XLF by -6.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
NEA
+2.5%
XLF
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, NEA outperformed XLF by -3.3% .

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.

17 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
5.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NEA
299 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 299 288 3.82%
13F Shares 53M 55M -3.28%
Total Value $569M $708M -19.69%
New Positions 49 38 +11
Increased Positions 112 99 +13
Closed Positions 38 35 +3
Reduced Positions 64 79 -15
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

299 + investors

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Top 25 NEA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Byrne Financial Freedom, LLC 3.45% 642,062 $7.2M
2 Melone Private Wealth, LLC 3.26% 711,737 $8.0M
3 Eagle Bluffs Wealth Management LLC 2.99% 678,395 $7.7M
4 Congress Park Capital LLC 2.93% 850,000 $9.5M
5 McGowan Group Asset Management, Inc. 2.04% 1,428,679 $16.0M
6 Palogic Value Management, L.P. 1.79% 377,558 $4.2M
7 Cresta Advisors, Ltd. 1.77% 385,647 $4.3M
8 Cura Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.52% 302,000 $3.4M
9 Pursuit Wealth Strategies, LLC 1.13% 69,422 $807K
10 Jupiter Wealth Management LLC 1.10% 240,237 $2.8M
11 Gridiron Partners, LLC 0.96% 139,848 $1.6M
12 Capital & Planning, LLC 0.90% 132,545 $1.5M
13 Gill Capital Partners, LLC 0.78% 241,902 $2.7M
14 Integrity Wealth Partners, LLC 0.74% 73,386 $824K
15 Broyhill Asset Management, LLC 0.70% 67,017 $753K
16 Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. 0.66% 1,758,842 $19.8M
17 Accredited Investor Services, LLC 0.64% 88,457 $993K
18 Wakefield Asset Management LLLP 0.53% 179,250 $2.0M
19 Kercheville Advisors, LLC 0.52% 146,035 $1.6M
20 Concorde Asset Management, LLC 0.51% 92,009 $1.0M
21 Wealth Care LLC 0.50% 50,000 $562K
22 Intellectus Partners, LLC 0.47% 203,623 $2.3M
23 Whipplewood Advisors, LLC 0.43% 74,281 $834K
24 Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. 0.34% 53,500 $601K
25 Artesa Financial Group, LLC 0.29% 27,132 $305K
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?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NEA 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 NEA?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 161 funds were net buyers (49 opened a brand new position + 112 added to an existing one). Only 102 were sellers (67 trimmed + 35 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for NEA holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 19 of 301 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?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 187 out of 302 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NEA has moved +2.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NEA has gained +3.2% vs +9.5% 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.

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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