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National Healthcare Corp (NHC)

235 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in NHC. 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
↑ +16
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — NHC

Based on 235 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NHC 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
235 hedge funds hold NHC 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 — +30% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+54 new funds entered over the past year (+30% 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 — 54% buying

119 buying103 selling
Last quarter: 119 funds bought or added vs 103 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 (+11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NHC position: 32 → 37 → 33 → 44. 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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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 23% new
129 out of 235 hedge funds have held NHC 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

24 → 32 → 37 → 33 → 44 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 32 → 37 → 33 → 44. A growing number of institutions are discovering NHC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 236 holders: 148 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 26 entered 1–2 years ago, and 62 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 234 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — NHC

In 2026 Q1, 119 hedge funds were net buyers of NHC (44 opened a new position, 75 added to an existing one), while 103 reduced or exited (75 trimmed, 28 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 38% of total institutional value in NHC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +16 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 235.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NHC

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

Market Analysis: NHC

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Company Profile: NHC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy National Healthcare Corp (NHC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NHC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) 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
NHC
+24.0%
XLV
+2.1%

NHC outperformed XLV by +21.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
NHC
+2.3%
XLV
+3.2%

Since the filing became public, NHC outperformed XLV by -0.9% .

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.

22 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
5.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NHC
235 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 235 219 7.31%
13F Shares 10M 10M 3.41%
Total Value $1.54B $1.35B 13.96%
New Positions 44 33 +11
Increased Positions 75 74 +1
Closed Positions 28 18 +10
Reduced Positions 75 78 -3
Total Calls 1 2 -50.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

235 + investors

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

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Top 25 NHC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Morgan Stanley Institutional Investment Advisors LLC 16.00% 1,038,804 $165.9M
2 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 2.60% 60,400 $9.6M
3 Bridge City Capital, LLC 0.72% 16,194 $2.6M
4 Militia Capital Management LLC 0.64% 17,700 $2.8M
5 Systematic Financial Management LP 0.43% 116,248 $18.6M
6 Central Valley Advisors, LLC 0.23% 5,352 $855K
7 Denali Advisors LLC 0.23% 13,100 $2.1M
8 Ellsworth Advisors, LLC 0.15% 4,910 $784K
9 Oak Associates Ltd /Oh/ 0.13% 11,724 $1.9M
10 Alps Advisors Inc 0.12% 157,840 $25.2M
11 Inceptionr LLC 0.11% 2,911 $465K
12 Reliant Investment Management, LLC 0.11% 1,400 $224K
13 Hood River Capital Management LLC 0.09% 55,874 $8.9M
14 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.08% 335,517 $53.6M
15 James Investment Research, INC. 0.08% 4,456 $712K
16 Vest Financial, LLC 0.08% 39,364 $6.3M
17 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.07% 18,119 $2.9M
18 Wheelhouse Advisory Group LLC 0.07% 1,264 $202K
19 Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP 0.06% 6,847 $1.2M
20 First Trust Advisors LP 0.06% 530,302 $84.7M
21 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.05% 4,003 $639K
22 Leuthold Group, LLC 0.05% 3,063 $489K
23 AlphaQuest LLC 0.05% 5,908 $810K
24 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.04% 2,572 $411K
25 SJS Investment Consulting Inc. 0.04% 1,910 $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 — National Healthcare Corp (NHC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NHC?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 119 funds bought or added vs 103 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 NHC holders?

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds: 44 of 234 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% 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 NHC?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 129 out of 235 hedge funds have held NHC 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 National Healthcare Corp (NHC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NHC has moved +2.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +3.2% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NHC has gained +24.0% vs +2.1% for XLV. 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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