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NUCOR CORP (NUE)

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Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +108
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — NUE

Based on 1272 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NUE 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
1,272 hedge funds hold NUE 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+183 new funds entered over the past year (+17% 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 — 56% buying

654 buying524 selling
Last quarter: 654 funds bought or added vs 524 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 (+59 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NUE position: 147 → 150 → 138 → 197. 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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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 15% new
855 out of 1,272 hedge funds have held NUE 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 +24% but shares only +3% — price-driven

Value
+24%
Shares
+2%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +24%, 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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Growing discovery — still being found

128 → 147 → 150 → 138 → 197 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 147 → 150 → 138 → 197. A growing number of institutions are discovering NUE each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 70% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 1,319 current holders: 921 (70%) 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 — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
50 of 1272 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in NUE. 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NUE

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

Market Analysis: NUE

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

80 top-rated funds 9 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
6.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NUE
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 11 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1319 1220 8.11%
13F Shares 185M 180M 2.75%
Total Value $29.85B $24.06B 24.05%
New Positions 200 143 +57
Increased Positions 518 485 +33
Closed Positions 97 106 -9
Reduced Positions 489 484 +5
Total Calls 27 37 -27.03%
Total Puts 28 31 -9.68%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.04 0.84 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of NUE — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Lakeside Advisors, INC. 5.25% 46,545 $7.9M
2 GRACE & WHITE INC /NY 3.62% 121,352 $20.5M
3 Graphene Investments SAS 2.12% 18,700 $3.2M
4 PENINSULA ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 2.06% 23,855 $4.0M
5 apricus wealth, LLC 2.00% 24,311 $4.1M
6 SEARLE & CO. 1.93% 45,383 $7.7M
7 TradeWell Securities, LLC. 1.91% 26,888 $4.5M
8 Trinity Street Asset Management LLP 1.82% 156,826 $26.5M
9 Horrell Capital Management, Inc. 1.73% 22,447 $3.8M
10 BONNESS ENTERPRISES INC 1.68% 27,135 $4.6M
11 Hudson Capital Management LLC 1.66% 37,942 $6.4M
12 Strid Group, LLC 1.60% 76,459 $12.9M
13 AGP FRANKLIN, LLC 1.55% 18,348 $3.1M
14 William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. 1.54% 21,457 $2.6M
15 Decker Wealth Management LLC 1.53% 39,858 $6.7M
16 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 1.45% 851,805 $144.0M
17 Counterweight Ventures, LLC 1.39% 14,666 $2.5M
18 BUTENSKY & COHEN FINANCIAL SECURITY, INC 1.35% 30,283 $5.1M
19 DELTA FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC 1.32% 30,007 $5.1M
20 Legacy CG, LLC 1.29% 27,510 $4.7M
21 InvesTrust 1.25% 17,632 $3.0M
22 OFC FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC 1.25% 7,526 $1.3M
23 Oak Harvest Investment Services 1.12% 63,328 $10.7M
24 Portus Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.08% 6,786 $1.1M
25 HUDSON EDGE INVESTMENT PARTNERS INC. 1.05% 42,383 $7.2M
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 — NUCOR CORP (NUE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NUE?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NUE 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 NUE?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 654 funds bought or added vs 524 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 NUE holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 50 of 1272 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in NUE. 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 NUE?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 855 out of 1,272 hedge funds have held NUE 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.