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Natural Gas Svcs Group Inc (NGS)

147 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in NGS. 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
↑ +17
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
63%

Smart Money Signals — NGS

Based on 148 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NGS 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
148 hedge funds hold NGS 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 — +37% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+40 new funds entered over the past year (+37% 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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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

89 buying52 selling
Last quarter: 89 funds were net buyers (32 opened a brand new position + 57 added to an existing one). Only 52 were sellers (37 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~32 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 15 → 15 → 29 → 32. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 48% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 27% new
71 out of 148 hedge funds have held NGS 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

24 → 15 → 15 → 29 → 32 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 15 → 29 → 32. 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 — 55% veterans vs 32% newcomers

■ 55% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 32% new
Entry-cohort mix of 151 holders: 83 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 20 entered 1–2 years ago, and 48 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds

35% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 147 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.2/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — NGS

In 2026 Q1, 89 hedge funds were net buyers of NGS (32 opened a new position, 57 added to an existing one), while 52 reduced or exited (37 trimmed, 15 sold completely) — a 63% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 35% of total institutional value in NGS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +17 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 148.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NGS

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

Market Analysis: NGS

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Company Profile: NGS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Natural Gas Svcs Group Inc (NGS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NGS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLE) 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 · 85d ago
NGS
+14.8%
XLE
-11.1%

NGS outperformed XLE by +25.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 40d ago
NGS
+2.5%
XLE
-8.4%

Since the filing became public, NGS outperformed XLE by +10.9% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

16 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
5.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NGS
147 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 147 131 12.21%
13F Shares 11M 10M 6.73%
Total Value $397M $335M 18.37%
New Positions 31 29 +2
Increased Positions 56 49 +7
Closed Positions 15 9 +6
Reduced Positions 35 34 +1
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

147 + investors

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Top 25 NGS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Weber Capital Management LLC /Adv 18.16% 481,764 $18.2M
2 Cannell Capital LLC 4.44% 191,681 $7.2M
3 Aegis Financial Corp 3.82% 587,012 $22.2M
4 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 2.50% 305,374 $11.5M
5 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.96% 162,465 $6.1M
6 AWM Investment Company, Inc. 0.90% 214,776 $8.1M
7 Illumine Investment Management, LLC 0.81% 27,985 $1.1M
8 White Pine Capital LLC 0.41% 38,363 $1.4M
9 TrueWealth Advisors, LLC 0.29% 30,550 $1.2M
10 RBF Capital, LLC 0.28% 140,000 $5.3M
11 R Squared Ltd 0.22% 10,594 $400K
12 Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc. 0.17% 43,638 $1.6M
13 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.16% 213,503 $8.1M
14 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.15% 35,256 $1.3M
15 Royce & Associates LP 0.13% 353,316 $13.3M
16 Brasada Capital Management, LP 0.10% 15,000 $567K
17 Arthur M. Cohen & Associates, LLC 0.10% 14,390 $538K
18 Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC 0.09% 43,568 $1.6M
19 State of Wyoming 0.08% 18,540 $700K
20 Fca Corp /Tx 0.07% 7,000 $264K
21 Numerai GP LLC 0.04% 10,554 $398K
22 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.04% 17,000 $642K
23 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.02% 96,149 $3.6M
24 PDT Partners, LLC 0.02% 10,075 $380K
25 Mirabella Financial Services LLP 0.02% 5,577 $210K
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 — Natural Gas Svcs Group Inc (NGS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NGS?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NGS 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 NGS?

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 89 funds were net buyers (32 opened a brand new position + 57 added to an existing one). Only 52 were sellers (37 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for NGS holders?

Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds: 40 of 147 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held NGS?

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 71 out of 148 hedge funds have held NGS 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 Natural Gas Svcs Group Inc (NGS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NGS has moved +2.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -8.4% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of +10.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NGS has gained +14.8% vs -11.1% for XLE. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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