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Netapp Inc (NTAP)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +108
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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — NTAP

Based on 973 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added NTAP 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
973 hedge funds hold NTAP 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 — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+135 new funds entered over the past year (+16% 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 — 54% buying

522 buying438 selling
Last quarter: 522 funds bought or added vs 438 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 (+96 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NTAP position: 114 → 135 → 104 → 200. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 20% new
605 out of 973 hedge funds have held NTAP 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 +51% but shares only +23% — price-driven

Value
+50%
Shares
+23%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +51%, but actual share count only changed +23%. 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

142 → 114 → 135 → 104 → 200 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 114 → 135 → 104 → 200. A growing number of institutions are discovering NTAP each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,001 holders: 671 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 111 entered 1–2 years ago, and 219 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds

61% from top-100 AUM funds
67 of 964 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in NTAP. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — NTAP

In 2026 Q2, 522 hedge funds were net buyers of NTAP (200 opened a new position, 322 added to an existing one), while 438 reduced or exited (346 trimmed, 92 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 61% of total institutional value in NTAP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +108 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 973.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NTAP

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

Market Analysis: NTAP

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

32 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: NTAP
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 952 865 10.06%
13F Shares 196M 198M -1.22%
Total Value $28.74B $19.27B 49.13%
New Positions 196 104 +92
Increased Positions 312 328 -16
Closed Positions 100 141 -41
Reduced Positions 337 308 +29
Total Calls 20 16 25.0%
Total Puts 16 17 -5.88%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.8 1.06 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 NTAP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Lyrical Asset Management LP 4.84% 2,465,831 $381.6M
2 Palouse Capital Management, Inc. 3.50% 36,299 $5.6M
3 Seizert Capital Partners, LLC 3.06% 479,743 $74.2M
4 AIMZ Investment Advisors, LLC 2.34% 55,037 $8.5M
5 Kepler Cheuvreux (Suisse) SA 2.10% 237,382 $36.7M
6 Edmond de Rothschild Holding S.A. 1.69% 828,205 $128.2M
7 Skba Capital Management LLC 1.65% 64,435 $10.0M
8 UNICOM Systems, Inc. 1.55% 153,500 $23.8M
9 Core Alternative Capital 1.47% 31,729 $4.9M
10 Oak Associates Ltd /Oh/ 1.46% 168,552 $26.1M
11 L2 Asset Management, LLC 1.44% 89,426 $13.8M
12 Hilltop Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.43% 18,634 $2.9M
13 Abacus FCF Advisors LLC 1.40% 49,193 $7.6M
14 Forteris Wealth Management INC. 1.39% 10,980 $1.7M
15 Epoch Investment Partners, Inc. 1.29% 1,470,539 $227.6M
16 Retireful, LLC 1.20% 8,321 $1.3M
17 Wedge Capital Management L L P/Nc 1.17% 457,445 $70.8M
18 Aurora Investment Counsel 1.08% 13,536 $2.1M
19 Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich 1.05% 310,200 $48.0M
20 Railway Pension Investments Ltd 1.03% 531,250 $82.2M
21 Distillate Capital Partners LLC 0.97% 120,501 $18.6M
22 Virtus Family Office LLC 0.97% 7,926 $1.2M
23 Monetta Financial Services Inc 0.94% 9,000 $1.4M
24 Wills Financial Group LLC 0.90% 16,009 $2.5M
25 Moran Wealth Management, LLC 0.88% 209,544 $32.4M
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 — Netapp Inc (NTAP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NTAP?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 522 funds bought or added vs 438 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 NTAP holders?

Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds: 67 of 964 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in NTAP. 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 NTAP?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 605 out of 973 hedge funds have held NTAP 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.

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