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Virtus Equity & Conv Incm Fd (NIE)

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

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -5
Streak
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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — NIE

Based on 84 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their NIE 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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High ownership — 89% of 3.0Y peak

89% of all-time peak
84 funds currently hold this stock — 89% of the 3.0-year high of 94 funds (reached 2025 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+9 new funds entered over the past year (+12% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

39 buying37 selling
Last quarter: 39 funds bought or added vs 37 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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Steady new buyers — ~5 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 13 → 15 → 5 → 5. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 13% new
55 out of 84 hedge funds have held NIE 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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Saturation — most institutions already know this story

9 → 13 → 15 → 5 → 5 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 15 → 5 → 5. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 20% newcomers

69% veterans 11% 1-2yr 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 84 holders: 58 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 9 entered 1–2 years ago, and 17 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
12 of 84 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in NIE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — 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 — NIE

In 2026 Q1, 39 hedge funds were net buyers of NIE (5 opened a new position, 34 added to an existing one), while 37 reduced or exited (27 trimmed, 10 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 41% of total institutional value in NIE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -5 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 84.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NIE

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

Market Analysis: NIE

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Virtus Equity & Conv Incm Fd (NIE) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NIE 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 · 84d ago
NIE
+13.2%
XLF
+8.8%

NIE outperformed XLF by +4.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 39d ago
NIE
-1.0%
XLF
+5.1%

Since the filing became public, NIE outperformed XLF by -6.1% .

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.

6 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.7
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NIE
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 84 89 -5.62%
13F Shares 7M 7M -4.56%
Total Value $161M $185M -12.87%
New Positions 5 5 -
Increased Positions 34 36 -2
Closed Positions 10 10 -
Reduced Positions 27 25 +2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 NIE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Schwarz Dygos Wheeler Investment Advisors LLC 1.06% 218,718 $5.1M
2 PMG Family Office LLC 0.83% 31,747 $742K
3 OxenFree Capital LLC 0.80% 65,224 $1.6M
4 Shaker Financial Services, LLC 0.37% 45,359 $1.1M
5 David J Yvars Group 0.27% 20,654 $482K
6 Advisors Asset Management, Inc. 0.26% 681,713 $15.9M
7 Saba Capital Management, L.P. 0.23% 361,316 $8.4M
8 Centurion Wealth Management LLC 0.11% 21,509 $502K
9 Evolve Private Wealth, LLC 0.10% 79,627 $1.9M
10 Guggenheim Capital LLC 0.08% 463,240 $10.8M
11 Keystone Financial Group 0.07% 46,742 $1.1M
12 Global Assets Advisory, LLC 0.07% 10,000 $234K
13 Wolff Wiese Magana LLC 0.05% 4,248 $99K
14 World Investment Advisors 0.04% 117,859 $2.8M
15 Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. 0.04% 9,520 $222K
16 Rothschild Investment LLC 0.04% 28,991 $677K
17 Institute for Wealth Management, LLC. 0.03% 13,749 $321K
18 Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC 0.03% 10,057 $235K
19 Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC 0.03% 27,810 $650K
20 Bay Colony Advisory Group, Inc d/b/a Bay Colony Advisors 0.02% 8,568 $200K
21 Westfuller Advisors, LLC 0.02% 2,240 $52K
22 Capital Investment Advisors, LLC 0.02% 55,732 $1.3M
23 International Assets Investment Management, LLC 0.02% 12,535 $296K
24 Wolverine Asset Management LLC 0.02% 91,386 $2.1M
25 Level Four Advisory Services, LLC 0.02% 25,161 $588K
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 — Virtus Equity & Conv Incm Fd (NIE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NIE?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their NIE 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 NIE?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 39 funds bought or added vs 37 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 NIE holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 12 of 84 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in NIE. 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 NIE?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 55 out of 84 hedge funds have held NIE 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 Virtus Equity & Conv Incm Fd (NIE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NIE has moved -1.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.1% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -6.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NIE has gained +13.2% vs +8.8% 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.

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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