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NEWMARKET CORP (NEU)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +18
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — NEU

Based on 390 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NEU 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
390 hedge funds hold NEU 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 — +33% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+97 new funds entered over the past year (+33% 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 — 50% buying

195 buying195 selling
Last quarter: 195 funds bought or added vs 195 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 (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 46 → 71 → 80 → 73. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 23% new
233 out of 390 hedge funds have held NEU 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 +2%, value -17%

Value
-16%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: funds added +2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -17%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

43 → 46 → 71 → 80 → 73 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 46 → 71 → 80 → 73. A growing number of institutions are discovering NEU each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 9% 1-2yr 25% new
Of 397 current holders: 264 (66%) 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 — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 390 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in NEU. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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: NEU

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

Market Analysis: NEU

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Company Profile: NEU

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

58 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
7.7
/ 10
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Elite
1.4
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: NEU
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 397 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 397 380 4.47%
13F Shares 6M 6M 1.52%
Total Value $4.20B $5.05B -16.8%
New Positions 73 80 -7
Increased Positions 122 169 -47
Closed Positions 56 42 +14
Reduced Positions 162 88 +74
Total Calls 5 6 -16.67%
Total Puts 4 5 -20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.8 0.83 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

397 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of NEU — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 North Forty Two & Co. 1.90% 3,200 $2.1M
2 Ballew Advisors, Inc 0.45% 1,251 $794K
3 BRIAN LOW FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 0.24% 561 $360K
4 DAVENPORT & Co LLC 0.14% 40,820 $25.9M
5 HB Wealth Management, LLC 0.12% 29,946 $19.2M
6 THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC. 0.08% 300 $192K
7 Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC 0.08% 955 $612K
8 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.07% 10,684 $7K
9 HARBOR INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC 0.07% 1,389 $890K
10 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.07% 30,761 $19.7M
11 Impact Capital Partners LLC 0.06% 325 $208K
12 SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED 0.05% 1,063 $681K
13 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.05% 4,363 $2.8M
14 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.03% 451 $289K
15 Chesley Taft & Associates LLC 0.03% 1,120 $718K
16 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.03% 2,281 $1.5M
17 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.03% 2,300 $1K
18 Red Door Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 326 $209K
19 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.02% 2,265 $1.5M
20 Ethic Inc. 0.02% 1,674 $1.1M
21 QRG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.02% 2,504 $1.6M
22 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.01% 8,441 $5K
23 ELEVATION POINT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC 0.01% 628 $404K
24 FNY Investment Advisers, LLC 0.01% 30
25 PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC 0.01% 1,526
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 — NEWMARKET CORP (NEU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NEU?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NEU 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 NEU?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 195 funds bought or added vs 195 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 NEU holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 390 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in NEU. 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 NEU?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 233 out of 390 hedge funds have held NEU 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.