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Netease Com Inc (NTES)

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

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -23
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — NTES

Based on 432 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their NTES positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
432 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 — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+61 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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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

208 buying235 selling
Last quarter: 235 funds reduced or exited vs 208 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-27 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 111 → 69 → 85 → 58. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

63% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 17% new
273 out of 432 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +2%, value -20%

Value
-20%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: funds added +2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -20%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

67 → 111 → 69 → 85 → 58 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 111 → 69 → 85 → 58. NTES is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 22% newcomers

70% veterans 8% 1-2yr 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 449 holders: 314 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 37 entered 1–2 years ago, and 98 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
54 of 428 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% 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 Q1, 208 hedge funds were net buyers of NTES (58 opened a new position, 150 added to an existing one), while 235 reduced or exited (154 trimmed, 81 sold completely) — a 47% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 50% of total institutional value in NTES is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -23 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 432.

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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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 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 · 84d ago
NTES
+8.6%
XLC
-3.6%

NTES outperformed XLC by +12.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 39d ago
NTES
+7.9%
XLC
-7.9%

Since the filing became public, NTES outperformed XLC by +15.8% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

32 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NTES
429 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 429 455 -5.71%
13F Shares 58M 57M 1.74%
Total Value $6.23B $7.82B -20.37%
New Positions 56 85 -29
Increased Positions 144 154 -10
Closed Positions 82 72 +10
Reduced Positions 153 141 +12
Total Calls 9 12 -25.0%
Total Puts 12 11 9.09%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.33 0.92 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

429 + 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 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Greenwoods Asset Management Hong Kong Ltd. 9.21% 3,190,000 $357.1M
2 MY.Alpha Management HK Advisors Ltd 8.56% 187,971 $21.0M
3 Ativo Capital Management LLC 3.54% 36,370 $4.1M
4 53 House LLP 2.87% 31,546 $3.2M
5 True Light Capital Pte. Ltd. 2.76% 48,754 $5.5M
6 Harding Loevner LP 2.68% 2,323,768 $260.1M
7 Ninety One North America, Inc. 2.54% 505,933 $56.6M
8 Perseverance Asset Management International 2.09% 170,000 $19.0M
9 Orbis Allan Gray Ltd 1.69% 3,584,478 $401.2M
10 Ninety One UK Ltd 1.63% 6,286,216 $703.7M
11 Guinness Atkinson Asset Management Inc 1.17% 20,880 $2.3M
12 Strategic Global Advisors, LLC 1.00% 55,741 $6.2M
13 Aurora Investment Counsel 0.98% 15,732 $1.8M
14 Taikang Asset Management (Hong Kong) Co Ltd 0.89% 80,000 $9.0M
15 SIH Partners, LLLP 0.76% 512,974 $57.4M
16 Todd Asset Management LLC 0.73% 334,431 $37.4M
17 Brookmont Capital Management 0.67% 10,760 $1.2M
18 Guerra Pan Advisors, LLC 0.66% 9,555 $1.1M
19 InTrack Investment Management Inc 0.56% 8,724 $977K
20 Range Financial Group LLC 0.48% 12,854 $1.4M
21 Long Corridor Asset Management Ltd 0.48% 17,600 $2.0M
22 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.47% 23,201 $2.6M
23 Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd. 0.47% 1,706 $191K
24 Mawer Investment Management Ltd. 0.38% 521,873 $58.4M
25 Ridgewood Investments LLC 0.38% 8,228 $921K
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?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their NTES positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for NTES?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 235 funds reduced or exited vs 208 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 NTES holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 54 of 428 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% 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?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 273 out of 432 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NTES has moved +7.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -7.9% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of +15.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NTES has gained +8.6% vs -3.6% for XLC. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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