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VIRTUS EQUITY & CONV INCM FD (NIE)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — NIE

Based on 88 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, 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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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
88 hedge funds hold NIE 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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Steady growth — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+11 new funds entered over the past year (+14% 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 — 53% buying

40 buying35 selling
Last quarter: 40 funds bought or added vs 35 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 (-10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 12 → 15 → 5. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 18% medium 17% new
57 out of 88 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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Steady discovery — ~5 new funds/quarter

8 → 9 → 12 → 15 → 5 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 12 → 15 → 5. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

67% veterans 9% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 88 current holders: 59 (67%) 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.

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
13 of 88 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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.

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.

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

13 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.7
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Hedge Fund Positioning: NIE
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 15 days 88 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 88 93 -5.38%
13F Shares 7M 7M 3.46%
Total Value $185M $180M 2.73%
New Positions 5 15 -10
Increased Positions 35 30 +5
Closed Positions 10 5 +5
Reduced Positions 25 25 -
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

88 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of NIE — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 PMG Family Office LLC 0.83% 31,747 $742K
2 OxenFree Capital LLC 0.80% 65,224 $1.6M
3 SMH CAPITAL ADVISORS INC 0.76% 252 $252K
4 Stolper Co 0.34% 37,725 $1K
5 David J Yvars Group 0.27% 20,654 $482K
6 Centurion Wealth Management LLC 0.11% 21,509 $502K
7 EVOLVE PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 0.10% 79,627 $1.9M
8 Global Assets Advisory, LLC 0.07% 10,000 $234K
9 WOLFF WIESE MAGANA LLC 0.05% 4,248 $99K
10 World Investment Advisors 0.04% 117,859 $2.8M
11 Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. 0.04% 9,520 $222K
12 Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC 0.03% 27,810 $650K
13 Westfuller Advisors, LLC 0.02% 2,240 $52K
14 Capital Investment Advisors, LLC 0.02% 55,732 $1.3M
15 INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.02% 12,535 $296K
16 WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.02% 91,386 $2.1M
17 WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC 0.02% 25,537
18 PFG Investments, LLC 0.02% 15,064 $352K
19 Prospera Financial Services Inc 0.01% 33,242 $776K
20 WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC 0.01% 256,916 $6.1M
21 Joel Isaacson & Co., LLC 0.01% 10,000 $234K
22 Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC 0.01% 23,951 $559K
23 Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 80,040 $2K
24 Calamos Advisors LLC 0.00% 47,888 $1.1M
25 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 38,341 $896K
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 — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, 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 — 53% buying: Last quarter: 40 funds bought or added vs 35 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?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 13 of 88 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% 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 NIE?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 57 out of 88 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.

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.