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Nova Ltd (NVMI)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +38
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — NVMI

Based on 328 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 NVMI 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
328 hedge funds hold NVMI 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 — +31% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+78 new funds entered over the past year (+31% 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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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

184 buying146 selling
Last quarter: 184 funds bought or added vs 146 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 (+14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NVMI position: 34 → 50 → 53 → 67. 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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43% of holders stayed for 2+ years

43% conviction (2yr+) 27% medium 30% new
141 out of 328 hedge funds have held NVMI 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+28% value, -4% shares)

Value
+27%
Shares
-3%
Last quarter: total value of institutional NVMI holdings rose +28% even though funds reduced share count by 4%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

51 → 34 → 50 → 53 → 67 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 34 → 50 → 53 → 67. A growing number of institutions are discovering NVMI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 49% veterans vs 35% newcomers

49% veterans 16% 1-2yr 35% new
Entry-cohort mix of 346 holders: 169 (49%) are 2+ year veterans, 55 entered 1–2 years ago, and 122 (35%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
53 of 324 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 — NVMI

In 2026 Q1, 184 hedge funds were net buyers of NVMI (67 opened a new position, 117 added to an existing one), while 146 reduced or exited (117 trimmed, 29 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 39% of total institutional value in NVMI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +38 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 328.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NVMI

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

Market Analysis: NVMI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Nova Ltd (NVMI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NVMI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 78d ago
NVMI
+31.5%
XLK
+41.9%

NVMI outperformed XLK by -10.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
NVMI
+12.1%
XLK
+7.0%

Since the filing became public, NVMI outperformed XLK by +5.1% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

26 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
6.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
5.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NVMI
327 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 327 290 12.76%
13F Shares 22M 23M -3.84%
Total Value $8.40B $6.57B 27.77%
New Positions 67 53 +14
Increased Positions 111 110 +1
Closed Positions 30 22 +8
Reduced Positions 113 88 +25
Total Calls 11 10 10.0%
Total Puts 11 11 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.1 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

327 + investors

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

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Top 25 NVMI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Mivtachim The Workers Social Insurance Fund Ltd. (Under Special Management) 6.54% 118,865 $51.6M
2 Y.D. More Investments Ltd 6.34% 377,579 $161.9M
3 Montanaro Asset Management Ltd 6.25% 48,130 $20.9M
4 Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. 5.91% 1,568,657 $681.2M
5 Sphera Funds Management LTD. 3.68% 53,366 $23.2M
6 Tower View Wealth Management LLC 3.18% 14,256 $6.2M
7 Meitav Investment House Ltd 2.71% 572,189 $247.3M
8 Wasatch Advisors LP 2.46% 852,641 $370.3M
9 Menora Mivtachim Holdings LTD. 2.40% 1,165,333 $506.1M
10 Phoenix Financial Ltd. 2.37% 576,989 $250.3M
11 Needham Investment Management LLC 2.05% 92,150 $40.0M
12 James Investment Research, INC. 1.83% 37,647 $16.3M
13 Oberweis Asset Management Inc/ 1.77% 137,955 $59.9M
14 Sphera Management Technology Funds Ltd 1.47% 6,000 $2.6M
15 Yelin Lapidot Holdings Management Ltd. 1.40% 15,441 $6.7M
16 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 1.37% 3,780 $1.6M
17 Kranot Hishtalmut Le Morim Tichoniim Havera Menahelet LTD 1.15% 13,442 $5.8M
18 Seek First Inc. 1.14% 3,713 $1.6M
19 Kranot Hishtalmut Le Morim Ve Gananot Havera Menahelet LTD 1.13% 39,558 $17.2M
20 Ground Swell Capital, LLC 1.05% 1,226 $532K
21 Congress Asset Management Co 0.75% 239,708 $104.1M
22 Nicholas Investment Partners, LP 0.56% 17,739 $7.7M
23 Hel Ved Capital Management Ltd 0.47% 9,160 $4.0M
24 Rafferty Asset Management, LLC 0.39% 221,019 $96.0M
25 TFB Advisors LLC 0.39% 1,713 $744K
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 — Nova Ltd (NVMI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NVMI?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 184 funds bought or added vs 146 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 NVMI holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 53 of 324 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 NVMI?

43% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 141 out of 328 hedge funds have held NVMI 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 Nova Ltd (NVMI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NVMI has moved +12.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +7.0% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NVMI has gained +31.5% vs +41.9% for XLK. 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.

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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