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Nushares ETF Tr (NUSC)

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

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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — NUSC

Based on 267 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NUSC 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
267 hedge funds hold NUSC 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 — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+25 new funds entered over the past year (+10% 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 — 53% buying

126 buying111 selling
Last quarter: 126 funds bought or added vs 111 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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Steady new buyers — ~28 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 21 → 35 → 29 → 28. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 18% new
161 out of 267 hedge funds have held NUSC 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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Steady discovery — ~28 new funds/quarter

19 → 21 → 35 → 29 → 28 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 35 → 29 → 28. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 21% newcomers

63% veterans 15% 1-2yr 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 267 holders: 169 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 41 entered 1–2 years ago, and 57 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
24 of 267 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in NUSC. 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 — NUSC

In 2026 Q2, 126 hedge funds were net buyers of NUSC (28 opened a new position, 98 added to an existing one), while 111 reduced or exited (85 trimmed, 26 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 41% of total institutional value in NUSC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +2 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 267.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NUSC

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

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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.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: NUSC
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 265 265 -
13F Shares 20M 21M -6.36%
Total Value $1.00B $927M 8.12%
New Positions 28 29 -1
Increased Positions 98 85 +13
Closed Positions 28 21 +7
Reduced Positions 84 93 -9
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 NUSC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC 8.47% 1,546,982 $80.6M
2 North Berkeley Wealth Management, LLC 6.20% 294,384 $15.3M
3 Allodium Investment Consultants, LLC 2.89% 130,437 $6.8M
4 Xena Financial Planning, LLC 2.20% 43,965 $2.3M
5 First Pacific Financial 1.62% 260,637 $13.6M
6 DeDora Capital, Inc. 1.53% 135,160 $7.0M
7 Sbe LLC Dba Cedar Cove Wealth Partners 1.45% 59,252 $3.1M
8 True Blue Financial, LLC 1.38% 62,651 $3.3M
9 Boston Common Asset Management, LLC 1.30% 419,630 $21.9M
10 Clarity Wealth Development LLC 1.16% 40,258 $2.1M
11 Westfuller Advisors, LLC 0.95% 50,276 $2.6M
12 IMPACTfolio, LLC 0.91% 46,108 $2.4M
13 Rossby Financial, LCC 0.74% 77,279 $4.0M
14 Stonehearth Capital Management, LLC 0.67% 37,711 $2.0M
15 Corundum Group, Inc. 0.67% 43,317 $2.3M
16 McCartney Wealth Management LLC 0.65% 16,345 $852K
17 Mission Wealth Management, LP 0.56% 876,476 $45.7M
18 Pioneer Wealth Management Group 0.52% 41,537 $2.2M
19 Equita Financial Network, Inc. 0.44% 30,159 $1.6M
20 SilverOak Wealth Management LLC 0.42% 62,225 $3.2M
21 Shotwell Rutter Baer Inc 0.41% 14,409 $751K
22 SGL Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.41% 22,679 $1.2M
23 BSW Wealth Partners 0.40% 68,509 $3.6M
24 Zenith Solutions, INC. 0.39% 8,340 $435K
25 Arlington Financial Advisors, LLC 0.36% 54,209 $2.8M
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% 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 — Nushares ETF Tr (NUSC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NUSC?

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

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 126 funds bought or added vs 111 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 NUSC holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 24 of 267 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in NUSC. 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 NUSC?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 161 out of 267 hedge funds have held NUSC 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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