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Netease Com Inc (NTES)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +29
Streak
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Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — NTES

Based on 463 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 NTES 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
463 hedge funds hold NTES 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+31 new funds entered over the past year (+7% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

272 buying178 selling
Last quarter: 272 funds were net buyers (84 opened a brand new position + 188 added to an existing one). Only 178 were sellers (123 trimmed + 55 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+25 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NTES position: 69 → 85 → 59 → 84. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 20% new
282 out of 463 hedge funds have held NTES 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 +19% but shares only +3% — price-driven

Value
+19%
Shares
+2%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +19%, but actual share count only changed +3%. 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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Steady discovery — ~84 new funds/quarter

112 → 69 → 85 → 59 → 84 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 69 → 85 → 59 → 84. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 481 holders: 330 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 38 entered 1–2 years ago, and 113 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
58 of 458 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in NTES. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — NTES

In 2026 Q2, 272 hedge funds were net buyers of NTES (84 opened a new position, 188 added to an existing one), while 178 reduced or exited (123 trimmed, 55 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 53% of total institutional value in NTES is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +29 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 463.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NTES

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

Market Analysis: NTES

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Company Profile: NTES

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Netease Com Inc (NTES) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NTES has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLC) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 91d ago
NTES
-5.5%
XLC
+4.1%

NTES outperformed XLC by -9.6% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 46d ago
NTES
-2.9%
XLC
-1.2%

Since the filing became public, NTES outperformed XLC by -1.7% .

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.

18 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NTES
456 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 456 434 5.07%
13F Shares 60M 58M 2.86%
Total Value $7.42B $6.23B 19.06%
New Positions 84 59 +25
Increased Positions 183 144 +39
Closed Positions 57 81 -24
Reduced Positions 119 154 -35
Total Calls 12 9 33.33%
Total Puts 11 12 -8.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.92 1.33 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

456 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in NTES. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 NTES holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 OPTIMAS CAPITAL Ltd 14.82% 112,100 $14.4M
2 MY.Alpha Management HK Advisors Ltd 7.77% 157,471 $20.2M
3 True Light Capital Pte. Ltd. 4.12% 48,754 $6.2M
4 Ativo Capital Management LLC 3.61% 36,800 $4.7M
5 Greenwoods Asset Management Hong Kong Ltd. 3.52% 600,631 $77.0M
6 Ninety One North America, Inc. 2.92% 486,008 $62.3M
7 Harding Loevner LP 2.74% 2,258,205 $291.4M
8 Ruffer LLP 2.21% 487,913 $62.5M
9 Ninety One UK Ltd 1.79% 6,246,584 $800.4M
10 Brookmont Capital Management 1.75% 25,514 $3.3M
11 Orbis Allan Gray Ltd 1.54% 3,503,491 $448.9M
12 Guinness Atkinson Asset Management Inc 1.39% 24,258 $3.1M
13 XY Capital Ltd 1.27% 10,240 $1.3M
14 Strategic Global Advisors, LLC 1.13% 62,421 $8.0M
15 Carrhae Capital LLP 1.08% 306,577 $39.3M
16 BRIGHT VALLEY CAPITAL Ltd 1.02% 50,000 $6.4M
17 Pinpoint Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. 0.95% 36,470 $4.7M
18 Taikang Asset Management (Hong Kong) Co Ltd 0.93% 80,000 $10.3M
19 Aurora Investment Counsel 0.92% 13,967 $1.8M
20 Causeway Capital Management LLC 0.79% 572,412 $73.3M
21 Todd Asset Management LLC 0.76% 332,458 $42.6M
22 One River Asset Management, LLC 0.64% 15,400 $2.0M
23 One River Asset Management, LLC 0.62% 15,000 $1.9M
24 Guerra Pan Advisors, LLC 0.57% 7,996 $1.0M
25 Hhlr Advisors, LTD. 0.54% 34,999 $4.5M
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 — Netease Com Inc (NTES)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NTES?

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

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 272 funds were net buyers (84 opened a brand new position + 188 added to an existing one). Only 178 were sellers (123 trimmed + 55 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for NTES holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 58 of 458 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in NTES. 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 NTES?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 282 out of 463 hedge funds have held NTES 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 Netease Com Inc (NTES) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NTES has moved -2.9% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.2% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.7%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), NTES has gained -5.5% vs +4.1% for XLC. 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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