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NELNET INC (NNI)

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

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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — NNI

Based on 203 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NNI 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
203 hedge funds hold NNI 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 — +32% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+49 new funds entered over the past year (+32% 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 — 52% buying

97 buying90 selling
Last quarter: 97 funds bought or added vs 90 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 (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NNI position: 25 → 27 → 31 → 37. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 23% new
122 out of 203 hedge funds have held NNI 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

20 → 25 → 27 → 31 → 37 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 27 → 31 → 37. A growing number of institutions are discovering NNI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

64% veterans 13% 1-2yr 23% new
Of 203 current holders: 129 (64%) 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 — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
31 of 203 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in NNI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NNI

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

Market Analysis: NNI

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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.

34 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: NNI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 12 days 203 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 203 188 7.98%
13F Shares 12M 12M -2.36%
Total Value $1.54B $1.49B 3.56%
New Positions 37 31 +6
Increased Positions 61 56 +5
Closed Positions 21 22 -1
Reduced Positions 69 61 +8
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of NNI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 MAGNOLIA GROUP, LLC 40.04% 1,668,976 $215.2M
2 FARMERS & MERCHANTS INVESTMENTS INC 4.21% 1,184,351 $152.7M
3 LAWSON KROEKER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC/NE 2.50% 66,467 $8.6M
4 GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC 1.98% 234,026 $30.2M
5 Asset Value Investors Ltd 0.82% 6,370 $821K
6 BAR HARBOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.82% 108,708 $14.0M
7 JAMES INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. 0.30% 20,758 $2.7M
8 PRESCOTT GROUP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.22% 17,203 $2.2M
9 AlphaQuest LLC 0.10% 12,970 $1.7M
10 AVITY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. 0.04% 4,604 $594K
11 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 3,983 $514K
12 NorthCrest Asset Manangement, LLC 0.03% 7,540 $976K
13 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.02% 8,927 $1.2M
14 D.A. DAVIDSON & CO. 0.02% 23,999 $3.1M
15 Pinnacle Bancorp, Inc. 0.01% 250 $32K
16 NFSG Corp 0.01% 375 $48K
17 PITTENGER & ANDERSON INC 0.01% 1,272 $164K
18 QRG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.01% 4,729 $610K
19 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.01% 2,508 $323K
20 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.00% 459
21 HighTower Advisors, LLC 0.00% 34,086 $4.4M
22 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 3,149 $406K
23 Blue Trust, Inc. 0.00% 2,326 $300K
24 KLP KAPITALFORVALTNING AS 0.00% 6,200 $800K
25 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 242 $31K
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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 — NELNET INC (NNI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NNI?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NNI 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 NNI?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 97 funds bought or added vs 90 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 NNI holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 31 of 203 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in NNI. 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 NNI?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 122 out of 203 hedge funds have held NNI 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.