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Navigator Hldgs Ltd (NVGS)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -2
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Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — NVGS

Based on 174 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · 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 NVGS 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 (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
174 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 — +46% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+55 new funds entered over the past year (+46% 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 — 61% buying

112 buying72 selling
Last quarter: 112 funds were net buyers (31 opened a brand new position + 81 added to an existing one). Only 72 were sellers (39 trimmed + 33 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 38 → 31 → 40 → 31. 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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47% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 47% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 27% new
81 out of 174 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 — ~31 new funds/quarter

28 → 38 → 31 → 40 → 31 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 31 → 40 → 31. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 54% veterans vs 37% newcomers

■ 54% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 37% new
Entry-cohort mix of 177 holders: 96 (54%) are 2+ year veterans, 15 entered 1–2 years ago, and 66 (37%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 174 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.2/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — NVGS

In 2026 Q2, 112 hedge funds were net buyers of NVGS (31 opened a new position, 81 added to an existing one), while 72 reduced or exited (39 trimmed, 33 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 39% of total institutional value in NVGS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -2 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 174.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NVGS

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

Market Analysis: NVGS

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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: NVGS
173 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 173 176 -1.7%
13F Shares 25M 25M 2.32%
Total Value $423M $433M -2.32%
New Positions 31 40 -9
Increased Positions 78 66 +12
Closed Positions 34 18 +16
Reduced Positions 39 46 -7
Total Calls 2 4 -50.0%
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

173 + 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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Top 25 NVGS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Minerva Advisors LLC 3.49% 296,212 $5.5M
2 Robotti Robert 1.61% 535,531 $10.0M
3 Hartree Partners, LP 0.99% 249,830 $4.7M
4 1492 Capital Management LLC 0.87% 158,744 $3.0M
5 Teton Advisors, LLC 0.87% 81,000 $1.5M
6 Marnell Management LLC 0.71% 99,545 $1.9M
7 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.66% 532,647 $9.9M
8 Harvey Capital Management Inc 0.60% 155,761 $2.9M
9 GeoSphere Capital Management, LLC 0.56% 92,000 $1.7M
10 Estabrook Capital Management 0.39% 153,358 $2.9M
11 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.27% 23,113 $404K
12 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.17% 527,777 $9.8M
13 Needham Investment Management LLC 0.16% 286,000 $5.3M
14 Royce & Associates LP 0.15% 1,007,624 $18.8M
15 Ellsworth Advisors, LLC 0.13% 38,012 $810K
16 Encompass Capital Advisors LLC 0.13% 200,000 $3.7M
17 683 Capital Management, LLC 0.13% 140,000 $2.6M
18 PDT Partners, LLC 0.09% 93,574 $1.7M
19 Oppenheimer & Co Inc 0.08% 405,264 $7.6M
20 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.08% 453,000 $8.4M
21 Kiker Wealth Management, LLC 0.07% 10,000 $186K
22 Tectonic Advisors LLC 0.07% 80,402 $1.5M
23 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.07% 22,231 $414K
24 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.06% 128,614 $2.4M
25 First Manhattan CO. LLC. 0.05% 1,155,737 $21.5M
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 — Navigator Hldgs Ltd (NVGS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NVGS?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their NVGS 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 NVGS?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 112 funds were net buyers (31 opened a brand new position + 81 added to an existing one). Only 72 were sellers (39 trimmed + 33 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for NVGS holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 41 of 174 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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: 81 out of 174 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.

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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