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NOVARTIS AG (NVS)

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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — NVS

Based on 1397 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 NVS 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
1,397 hedge funds hold NVS 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+159 new funds entered over the past year (+13% 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

665 buying531 selling
Last quarter: 665 funds bought or added vs 531 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 (+79 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NVS position: 119 → 116 → 111 → 190. 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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70% of holders stayed for 2+ years

70% conviction (2yr+) 15% medium 15% new
982 out of 1,397 hedge funds have held NVS 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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Growing discovery — still being found

124 → 119 → 116 → 111 → 190 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 119 → 116 → 111 → 190. A growing number of institutions are discovering NVS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

72% veterans 10% 1-2yr 19% new
Of 1,423 current holders: 1,020 (72%) 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 — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
36 of 1397 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in NVS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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: NVS

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

Market Analysis: NVS

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Company Profile: NVS

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

109 top-rated funds 12 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: NVS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1423 1318 7.97%
13F Shares 142M 137M 4.08%
Total Value $18.95B $17.53B 8.1%
New Positions 190 111 +79
Increased Positions 514 488 +26
Closed Positions 87 100 -13
Reduced Positions 474 486 -12
Total Calls 17 16 6.25%
Total Puts 16 16 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.94 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of NVS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 South Shore Capital Advisors 3.29% 29,803 $4.5M
2 Eldred Rock Partners, LLC 3.14% 80,768 $12.3M
3 SCHARF INVESTMENTS, LLC 2.77% 589,232 $90.0M
4 ALBERT D MASON INC 2.54% 25,727 $3.9M
5 GODSEY & GIBB, INC 2.47% 185,572 $28.3M
6 Franklin, Parlapiano, Turner & Welch, LLC 2.29% 65,092 $9.6M
7 Henry James International Management Inc. 2.23% 40,396 $6.2M
8 Matthew Goff Investment Advisor, LLC 2.15% 84,606 $12.9M
9 Cascade Investment Advisors, Inc. 1.85% 20,510 $3.1M
10 Cohen Capital Management, Inc. 1.82% 76,849 $11.7M
11 apricus wealth, LLC 1.82% 24,423 $3.7M
12 BLUE SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 1.75% 24,128 $3.7M
13 Live Oak Private Wealth LLC 1.60% 75,338 $11.5M
14 Greenfield Seitz Capital Management, LLC 1.59% 34,550 $5.3M
15 TEALWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 1.55% 22,362 $3K
16 DELPHI MANAGEMENT INC /MA/ 1.46% 7,988 $1K
17 MITCHELL & PAHL PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 1.42% 22,931 $3.5M
18 Pegasus Asset Management, Inc. 1.33% 27,320 $4.2M
19 SHRIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 1.32% 23,701 $3.6M
20 Spectrum Asset Management, Inc. (NB/CA) 1.27% 26,275 $4.0M
21 Timber Creek Capital Management LLC 1.27% 34,274 $5.2M
22 HALL LAURIE J TRUSTEE 1.25% 23,197 $3.5M
23 Triasima Portfolio Management inc. 1.21% 52,470 $8.0M
24 CAPITAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC\CO\ /ADV 1.13% 13,503 $2.1M
25 SMITHBRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT INC/DE 1.11% 48,780 $7.5M
Investor Ownership
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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 — NOVARTIS AG (NVS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NVS?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 665 funds bought or added vs 531 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 NVS holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 36 of 1397 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in NVS. 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 NVS?

70% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 982 out of 1,397 hedge funds have held NVS 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.