Navigator Hldgs Ltd (NVGS): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Navigator Hldgs Ltd (NVGS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NVGS has moved -3.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.2% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NVGS gained +19.0% vs -6.1% for XLE. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Navigator Hldgs Ltd (NVGS)

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

Smart Money Signals — NVGS

Based on 176 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NVGS 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

176 hedge funds hold NVGS 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 — +45% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+55 new funds entered over the past year (+45% 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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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

106 buying66 selling

Last quarter: 106 funds were net buyers (40 opened a brand new position + 66 added to an existing one). Only 66 were sellers (48 trimmed + 18 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new NVGS position: 28 → 38 → 31 → 40. 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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47% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 47% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 28% new

82 out of 176 hedge funds have held NVGS 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 — ~40 new funds/quarter

20 → 28 → 38 → 31 → 40 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 28 → 38 → 31 → 40. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Deep conviction — 56% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 56% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 32% new

Of 181 current holders: 102 (56%) 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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Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds

23% from top-100 AUM funds

37 of 176 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 23% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

4.3

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.3/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	175	154	13.64%
13F Shares	25M	21M	18.3%
Total Value	$433M	$364M	19.13%
New Positions	39	31	+8
Increased Positions	66	52	+14
Closed Positions	18	15	+3
Reduced Positions	46	52	-6
Total Calls	4	1	300.0%
Total Puts	2	0	100%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.5	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

175

154

13.64%

13F Shares

25M

21M

18.3%

Total Value

$433M

$364M

19.13%

New Positions

Increased Positions

+14

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-6

Total Calls

300.0%

Total Puts

100%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.5

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

175 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 NVGS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Paragon Associates & Paragon Associates II Joint Venture	7.87%	300,000	$5.8M
2	Gagnon Advisors, LLC	7.68%	539,881	$10.4M
3	Gagnon Securities LLC	3.96%	886,631	$17.1M
4	Minerva Advisors LLC	3.70%	296,212	$5.7M
5	Robotti Robert	1.61%	535,531	$10.4M
6	1492 Capital Management LLC	1.31%	178,024	$3.4M
7	Steinberg Asset Management LLC	1.28%	102,185	$2.0M
8	Teton Advisors, LLC	1.10%	81,000	$1.6M
9	Hodges Capital Management Inc.	1.06%	661,790	$12.8M
10	Hartree Partners, LP	1.00%	241,473	$4.7M
11	Monashee Investment Management LLC	0.79%	75,000	$1.4M
12	GeoSphere Capital Management, LLC	0.78%	92,000	$1.8M
13	Harvey Capital Management Inc	0.72%	163,761	$3.2M
14	Encompass Capital Advisors LLC	0.60%	1,034,216	$20.0M
15	Oceanic Investment Management LTD	0.53%	32,296	$624K
16	Estabrook Capital Management	0.39%	139,858	$2.7M
17	Marnell Management LLC	0.34%	50,000	$966K
18	Needham Investment Management LLC	0.28%	286,000	$5.5M
19	MQS Management LLC	0.28%	21,297	$412K
20	R Squared Ltd	0.23%	21,476	$415K
21	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.20%	520,035	$10.1M
22	683 Capital Management, LLC	0.19%	186,000	$3.6M
23	Royce & Associates LP	0.16%	864,624	$16.7M
24	First Dallas Securities Inc.	0.10%	13,800	$267K
25	Oppenheimer & Co Inc	0.10%	406,854	$7.9M

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 — Navigator Hldgs Ltd (NVGS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NVGS?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NVGS 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 NVGS?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 106 funds were net buyers (40 opened a brand new position + 66 added to an existing one). Only 66 were sellers (48 trimmed + 18 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for NVGS holders?

Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds: 37 of 176 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 23% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held NVGS?

47% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 82 out of 176 hedge funds have held NVGS 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 Navigator Hldgs Ltd (NVGS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NVGS has moved -3.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.2% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NVGS has gained +19.0% vs -6.1% for XLE. 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.

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Navigator Hldgs Ltd (NVGS)

Smart Money Signals — NVGS

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +45% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

47% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~40 new funds/quarter

Deep conviction — 56% of holders stayed 2+ years

Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds

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