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Napco Sec Technologies Inc (NSSC)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +18
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — NSSC

Based on 269 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NSSC 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
269 hedge funds hold NSSC 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 — +20% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+45 new funds entered over the past year (+20% 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

144 buying126 selling
Last quarter: 144 funds bought or added vs 126 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 (+13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NSSC position: 33 → 52 → 37 → 50. 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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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 22% new
142 out of 269 hedge funds have held NSSC 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 — ~50 new funds/quarter

38 → 33 → 52 → 37 → 50 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 33 → 52 → 37 → 50. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 60% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 269 current holders: 161 (60%) 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 — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 269 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.
3.9
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — NSSC

In 2026 Q1, 144 hedge funds were net buyers of NSSC (50 opened a new position, 94 added to an existing one), while 126 reduced or exited (94 trimmed, 32 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 37% of total institutional value in NSSC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +18 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 269.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NSSC

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

Market Analysis: NSSC

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Company Profile: NSSC

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Napco Sec Technologies Inc (NSSC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NSSC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 75d ago
NSSC
-5.5%
XLI
+8.9%

NSSC outperformed XLI by -14.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
NSSC
+2.8%
XLI
+329.7%

Since the filing became public, NSSC outperformed XLI by -326.9% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

21 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NSSC
269 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 269 251 7.17%
13F Shares 35M 32M 9.77%
Total Value $1.33B $1.31B 1.08%
New Positions 50 37 +13
Increased Positions 93 78 +15
Closed Positions 32 23 +9
Reduced Positions 94 95 -1
Total Calls 0 2 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

269 + investors

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Top 25 NSSC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Doma Perpetual Capital Management LLC 6.64% 627,931 $24.7M
2 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 1.76% 2,009,089 $79.1M
3 Laurus Global Equity Management Inc. 1.36% 35,350 $1.4M
4 Redmond Asset Management, LLC 1.28% 118,714 $4.7M
5 Raffles Associates LP 0.83% 24,424 $962K
6 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.65% 267,526 $10.5M
7 Bridge City Capital, LLC 0.64% 58,610 $2.3M
8 Isthmus Partners, LLC 0.48% 115,669 $4.6M
9 Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc. 0.46% 113,389 $4.5M
10 Visionary Wealth Advisors 0.46% 262,401 $10.3M
11 First National Advisers, LLC 0.42% 72,247 $2.8M
12 Alta Capital Management LLC/ 0.37% 120,530 $4.7M
13 Verdad Advisers, LP 0.36% 8,091 $319K
14 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.33% 9,900 $390K
15 Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC 0.32% 146,773 $5.8M
16 Corient IA LLC 0.30% 8,070 $318K
17 CenterBook Partners LP 0.28% 132,467 $5.2M
18 SG Capital Management LLC 0.28% 107,168 $4.2M
19 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.28% 72,472 $2.9M
20 PDT Partners, LLC 0.27% 117,280 $4.6M
21 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.20% 27,424 $1.1M
22 Scientech Research LLC 0.19% 5,737 $226K
23 Kornitzer Capital Management Inc /Ks 0.14% 169,353 $6.7M
24 Ellsworth Advisors, LLC 0.14% 18,774 $740K
25 Fundsmith LLP 0.12% 383,596 $15.1M
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 — Napco Sec Technologies Inc (NSSC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NSSC?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NSSC 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 NSSC?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 144 funds bought or added vs 126 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 NSSC holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 46 of 269 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 NSSC?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 142 out of 269 hedge funds have held NSSC 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 Napco Sec Technologies Inc (NSSC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NSSC has moved +2.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +329.7% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -326.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NSSC has gained -5.5% vs +8.9% for XLI. 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.

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.

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