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Netscout Sys Inc (NTCT)

279 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in NTCT. 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
↑ +25
Streak
6Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — NTCT

Based on 282 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NTCT 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
282 hedge funds hold NTCT 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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Fast accumulation — +22% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+51 new funds entered over the past year (+22% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

155 buying112 selling
Last quarter: 155 funds bought or added vs 112 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 (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NTCT position: 35 → 31 → 46 → 52. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 22% new
167 out of 282 hedge funds have held NTCT 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

37 → 35 → 31 → 46 → 52 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 35 → 31 → 46 → 52. A growing number of institutions are discovering NTCT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Of 284 current holders: 188 (66%) 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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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
49 of 282 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in NTCT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — NTCT

In 2026 Q1, 155 hedge funds were net buyers of NTCT (52 opened a new position, 103 added to an existing one), while 112 reduced or exited (85 trimmed, 27 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 6 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 42% of total institutional value in NTCT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +25 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 282.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NTCT

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

Market Analysis: NTCT

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Netscout Sys Inc (NTCT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NTCT has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 74d ago
NTCT
+30.3%
XLK
+37.9%

NTCT outperformed XLK by -7.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 29d ago
NTCT
+7.7%
XLK
+3.9%

Since the filing became public, NTCT outperformed XLK by +3.8% .

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.

25 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NTCT
279 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 279 257 8.56%
13F Shares 66M 66M -0.31%
Total Value $1.95B $1.80B 8.44%
New Positions 50 46 +4
Increased Positions 102 97 +5
Closed Positions 28 30 -2
Reduced Positions 83 83 -
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

279 + investors

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Top 25 NTCT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Clark Estates Inc/Ny 0.68% 88,912 $2.8M
2 Leuthold Group, LLC 0.62% 182,878 $5.8M
3 Odyssean, LLC 0.58% 49,810 $1.6M
4 Verdad Advisers, LP 0.53% 14,722 $468K
5 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.45% 78,816 $2.5M
6 Riverwater Partners LLC 0.45% 42,151 $1.3M
7 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.41% 634,039 $20.2M
8 IQ EQ FUND MANAGEMENT (IRELAND) Ltd 0.35% 143,979 $4.6M
9 Rodgers Brothers Inc. 0.29% 79,175 $2.5M
10 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.24% 280,495 $8.9M
11 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.18% 69,208 $2.2M
12 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.18% 171,391 $5.4M
13 MQS Management LLC 0.15% 6,777 $215K
14 Defiance ETFs, LLC 0.13% 293,218 $9.3M
15 Impax Asset Management Group plc 0.12% 522,000 $16.6M
16 New Age Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.09% 62,176 $2.0M
17 Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. 0.09% 2,011,528 $63.9M
18 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.09% 110,620 $3.5M
19 Susquehanna Fundamental Investments, LLC 0.08% 69,745 $2.2M
20 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.08% 28,569 $908K
21 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.08% 390,523 $12.4M
22 Jupiter Asset Management Ltd 0.07% 421,435 $13.4M
23 SEB Asset Management AB 0.06% 444,688 $14.1M
24 Neo Ivy Capital Management 0.06% 7,015 $223K
25 North Ridge Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.06% 3,187 $101K
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 — Netscout Sys Inc (NTCT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NTCT?

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NTCT 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 NTCT?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 155 funds bought or added vs 112 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 NTCT holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 49 of 282 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in NTCT. 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 NTCT?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 167 out of 282 hedge funds have held NTCT 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 Netscout Sys Inc (NTCT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NTCT has moved +7.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +3.9% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +3.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NTCT has gained +30.3% vs +37.9% for XLK. 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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