Nov Inc (NOV): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Nov Inc (NOV) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NOV has moved -2.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +49736.4% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of -49739.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NOV gained +4.7% vs +60811.1% for XLE. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Nov Inc (NOV)

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

Smart Money Signals — NOV

Based on 460 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NOV 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.

🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

460 hedge funds hold NOV 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 — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+20 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

274 buying163 selling

Last quarter: 274 funds were net buyers (81 opened a brand new position + 193 added to an existing one). Only 163 were sellers (111 trimmed + 52 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~81 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 67 → 70 → 78 → 81. 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+) ■ 20% medium ■ 15% new

299 out of 460 hedge funds have held NOV 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+16% value, -1% shares)

Value

+15%

Last quarter: total value of institutional NOV holdings rose +16% even though funds reduced share count by 1%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.

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Growing discovery — still being found

77 → 67 → 70 → 78 → 81 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 67 → 70 → 78 → 81. A growing number of institutions are discovering NOV each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 71% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 20% new

Of 470 current holders: 334 (71%) 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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Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds

32% from top-100 AUM funds

57 of 460 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	458	431	6.26%
13F Shares	360M	362M	-0.6%
Total Value	$6.46B	$5.57B	15.8%
New Positions	80	78	+2
Increased Positions	188	128	+60
Closed Positions	53	69	-16
Reduced Positions	110	161	-51
Total Calls	8	8	-
Total Puts	3	5	-40.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.38	0.62	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

458

431

6.26%

13F Shares

360M

362M

-0.6%

Total Value

$6.46B

$5.57B

15.8%

New Positions

Increased Positions

188

128

+60

Closed Positions

-16

Reduced Positions

110

161

-51

Total Calls

Total Puts

-40.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.38

0.62

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

458 + investors

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

QUARTER:

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 NOV holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Oldfield Partners LLP	24.13%	5,045,332	$94.9M
2	Towle & Co	2.43%	332,421	$6.3M
3	Pzena Investment Management LLC	2.29%	37,535,449	$706.0M
4	Greenhaven Associates Inc	1.78%	5,751,338	$108.2M
5	First Pacific Advisors, LP	1.67%	6,320,758	$118.9M
6	Kiltearn Partners LLP	1.65%	326,900	$6.1M
7	Tejara Capital Ltd	1.37%	221,000	$4.2M
8	Masters Capital Management LLC	1.24%	2,000,000	$37.6M
9	Fulcrum Asset Management LLP	1.22%	436,176	$8.1M
10	Heartland Advisors Inc	1.15%	1,194,332	$22.5M
11	Canandaigua National Trust Co of Florida	1.10%	73,035	$1.4M
12	First Eagle Investment Management, LLC	0.91%	36,408,359	$684.8M
13	Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC	0.87%	14,919,613	$280.6M
14	Parvin Asset Management, LLC	0.85%	62,550	$1.2M
15	SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC	0.65%	56,310	$1.1M
16	Cambria Investment Management, L.P.	0.52%	495,374	$9.3M
17	Leuthold Group, LLC	0.42%	208,123	$3.9M
18	MQS Management LLC	0.41%	32,255	$607K
19	Hara Capital LLC	0.38%	40,068	$754K
20	VARCOV Co.	0.37%	53,041	$998K
21	Numerai GP LLC	0.36%	192,192	$3.6M
22	Great Hill Capital LLC	0.33%	273,320	$5.1M
23	Lee Danner & Bass Inc	0.33%	280,800	$5.3M
24	Fiduciary Alliance LLC	0.33%	288,637	$5.5M
25	Ceredex Value Advisors LLC	0.31%	529,750	$10.0M

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 — Nov Inc (NOV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NOV?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NOV 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 NOV?

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 274 funds were net buyers (81 opened a brand new position + 193 added to an existing one). Only 163 were sellers (111 trimmed + 52 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for NOV holders?

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds: 57 of 460 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% 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 NOV?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 299 out of 460 hedge funds have held NOV 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 Nov Inc (NOV) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NOV has moved -2.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +49736.4% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of -49739.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NOV has gained +4.7% vs +60811.1% for XLE. 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.

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Nov Inc (NOV)

Smart Money Signals — NOV

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

Steady new buyers — ~81 new funds per quarter

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Price up while funds trimmed (+16% value, -1% shares)

Growing discovery — still being found

Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds

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