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NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE FIN INC (NREF)

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Buyers last Q
45%

Smart Money Signals — NREF

Based on 75 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 NREF 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
75 hedge funds hold NREF 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding NREF is almost the same as a year ago (+2 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 45% buying

34 buying42 selling
Last quarter: 42 funds reduced or exited vs 34 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~13 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 10 → 11 → 11 → 13. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

52% conviction (2yr+) 29% medium 19% new
39 out of 75 hedge funds have held NREF 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

13 → 10 → 11 → 11 → 13 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 11 → 11 → 13. A growing number of institutions are discovering NREF each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 55% of holders stayed 2+ years

55% veterans 20% 1-2yr 25% new
Of 75 current holders: 41 (55%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 10% AUM from top-100

10% from top-100 AUM funds
23 of 75 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 10% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — NREF

In 2025 Q4, 34 hedge funds were net buyers of NREF (13 opened a new position, 21 added to an existing one), while 42 reduced or exited (32 trimmed, 10 sold completely) — a 45% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 75.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NREF

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

Market Analysis: NREF

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Company Profile: NREF

Real Estate REIT - Mortgage

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.

21 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: NREF
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 9 days 75 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 75 72 4.17%
13F Shares 13M 12M 7.46%
Total Value $178M $167M 6.7%
New Positions 13 11 +2
Increased Positions 21 32 -11
Closed Positions 10 12 -2
Reduced Positions 32 17 +15
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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Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in NREF. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of NREF — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 1776 Wealth LLC 0.38% 72,399 $975K
2 Morey & Quinn Wealth Partners, LLC 0.36% 37,884 $510K
3 INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 0.10% 239,739 $3.2M
4 Daytona Street Capital LLC 0.07% 7,000 $93K
5 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.03% 112,588 $1.5M
6 WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC 0.02% 62,482
7 Legacy Wealth Managment, LLC/ID 0.02% 2,381 $32K
8 PFG Investments, LLC 0.01% 11,299 $152K
9 Covestor Ltd 0.00% 104
10 HighTower Advisors, LLC 0.00% 27,710 $373K
11 Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.00% 23,181 $312K
12 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.00% 228
13 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 1,846 $25K
14 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 45,514 $613K
15 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 226 $3K
16 VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% 40,524 $546K
17 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.00% 7,948
18 VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 309,476 $4.2M
19 NEW YORK STATE COMMON RETIREMENT FUND 0.00% 5,468 $74K
20 STRS OHIO 0.00% 1,700 $23K
21 NISA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC 0.00% 1,480 $20K
22 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 222 $3K
23 UBS Group AG 0.00% 15,285 $206K
24 VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 38,741 $522K
25 CITIGROUP INC 0.00% 4,148 $56K
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 — NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE FIN INC (NREF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NREF?

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

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 42 funds reduced or exited vs 34 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for NREF holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 10% AUM from top-100: 23 of 75 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 10% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held NREF?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 39 out of 75 hedge funds have held NREF 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.