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NOVANTA INC (NOVT)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — NOVT

Based on 310 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added NOVT 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
310 hedge funds hold NOVT 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 — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+24 new funds entered over the past year (+8% 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 — 58% buying

204 buying145 selling
Last quarter: 204 funds bought or added vs 145 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 (+41 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NOVT position: 59 → 45 → 41 → 82. 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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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

58% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 25% new
180 out of 310 hedge funds have held NOVT 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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Value +35% but shares only +13% — price-driven

Value
+35%
Shares
+13%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +35%, but actual share count only changed +13%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

44 → 59 → 45 → 41 → 82 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 59 → 45 → 41 → 82. A growing number of institutions are discovering NOVT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years

62% veterans 9% 1-2yr 29% new
Of 313 current holders: 195 (62%) 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
41 of 310 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.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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: NOVT

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

Market Analysis: NOVT

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Company Profile: NOVT

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

54 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: NOVT
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 313 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 313 296 5.74%
13F Shares 39M 35M 13.12%
Total Value $4.52B $3.35B 35.07%
New Positions 82 43 +39
Increased Positions 125 108 +17
Closed Positions 66 56 +10
Reduced Positions 86 122 -36
Total Calls 2 3 -33.33%
Total Puts 4 3 33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 2.0 1.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

313 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of NOVT — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC 3.42% 1,449,815 $171.2M
2 Portman Square Capital LLP 1.05% 231,600 $27.4M
3 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 0.78% 996,645 $117.7M
4 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.77% 909,710 $107.4M
5 1492 Capital Management LLC 0.47% 10,493 $1.2M
6 MOODY ALDRICH PARTNERS LLC 0.45% 21,213 $2.5M
7 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.21% 21,511 $3K
8 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.18% 215,551 $25.5M
9 OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 0.05% 37,987 $4.5M
10 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.05% 3,315 $392K
11 Hilltop National Bank 0.05% 1,767 $209K
12 Abel Hall, LLC 0.04% 1,767 $209K
13 NORDEN GROUP LLC 0.03% 3,028 $358K
14 Diversified Trust Co 0.02% 10,885 $1.3M
15 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.02% 10,414 $1.2M
16 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.02% 10,400 $1K
17 MOODY NATIONAL BANK TRUST DIVISION 0.02% 1,913 $226K
18 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.02% 43,858 $5.2M
19 Quent Capital, LLC 0.02% 2,032 $240K
20 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 10,453 $1.2M
21 OREGON PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND 0.01% 7,378 $871K
22 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.01% 9,898 $1.2M
23 Sowell Financial Services LLC 0.01% 1,822 $215K
24 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.01% 1,943 $229K
25 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 5,448
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 — NOVANTA INC (NOVT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NOVT?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added NOVT 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 NOVT?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 204 funds bought or added vs 145 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 NOVT holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 41 of 310 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 NOVT?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 180 out of 310 hedge funds have held NOVT 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.