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Northwest Bancshares Inc (NWBI)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +9
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — NWBI

Based on 305 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NWBI 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
305 hedge funds hold NWBI 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 — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+42 new funds entered over the past year (+16% 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

159 buying125 selling
Last quarter: 159 funds bought or added vs 125 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 — ~46 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 36 → 46 → 42 → 46. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 24% new
172 out of 305 hedge funds have held NWBI 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 — ~46 new funds/quarter

38 → 36 → 46 → 42 → 46 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 36 → 46 → 42 → 46. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 29% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Entry-cohort mix of 307 holders: 189 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 28 entered 1–2 years ago, and 90 (29%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
49 of 304 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in NWBI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — NWBI

In 2026 Q1, 159 hedge funds were net buyers of NWBI (46 opened a new position, 113 added to an existing one), while 125 reduced or exited (88 trimmed, 37 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 49% of total institutional value in NWBI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +9 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 305.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NWBI

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

Market Analysis: NWBI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Northwest Bancshares Inc (NWBI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NWBI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 80d ago
NWBI
nan%
XLF
+9.5%

NWBI outperformed XLF by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
NWBI
nan%
XLF
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, NWBI outperformed XLF by nan% .

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.

24 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NWBI
303 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 303 296 2.36%
13F Shares 99M 98M 0.7%
Total Value $1.24B $1.18B 5.58%
New Positions 44 42 +2
Increased Positions 113 103 +10
Closed Positions 37 32 +5
Reduced Positions 87 98 -11
Total Calls 3 1 200.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

303 + investors

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

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Top 25 NWBI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Longboard Asset Management, LP 2.35% 10,717 $136K
2 Rhino Investment Partners, Inc 1.84% 519,707 $6.6M
3 Lawood & Co 1.21% 102,918 $1.3M
4 Intrepid Financial Planning Group LLC 0.94% 183,552 $2.3M
5 Bayview Asset Management, LLC 0.74% 151,965 $1.9M
6 Northwest Bancshares, Inc. 0.61% 239,690 $3.0M
7 Parrish Capital LLC 0.50% 46,075 $553K
8 Hudock, Inc. 0.32% 171,956 $2.2M
9 Minerva Advisors LLC 0.31% 38,000 $482K
10 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.26% 614,388 $7.8M
11 Dana Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.20% 518,677 $6.6M
12 Fund Advisors of America Inc/FL 0.18% 14,030 $178K
13 Post Resch Tallon Group Inc. 0.16% 15,900 $203K
14 Daytona Street Capital LLC 0.14% 14,310 $186K
15 Bank & Trust Co 0.13% 15,287 $194K
16 Blackston Financial Advisory Group, LLC 0.12% 15,519 $197K
17 Carter Financial Group, INC. 0.12% 15,528 $197K
18 McHugh Group, LLC 0.11% 14,359 $182K
19 Susquehanna Fundamental Investments, LLC 0.10% 216,121 $2.7M
20 Numerai GP LLC 0.09% 72,532 $920K
21 Kintra Wealth, LLC 0.09% 98,902 $1.3M
22 Zullo Investment Group, Inc. 0.08% 16,118 $205K
23 Wbi Investments, LLC 0.08% 22,083 $280K
24 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.08% 295,320 $3.7M
25 Glenmede Trust Co NA 0.05% 871,141 $11.1M
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 — Northwest Bancshares Inc (NWBI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NWBI?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NWBI 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 NWBI?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 159 funds bought or added vs 125 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 NWBI holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 49 of 304 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in NWBI. 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 NWBI?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 172 out of 305 hedge funds have held NWBI 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 Northwest Bancshares Inc (NWBI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NWBI has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NWBI has gained nan% vs +9.5% for XLF. 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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