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Natwest Group plc (NWG)

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

Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +16
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — NWG

Based on 429 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NWG 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
429 hedge funds hold NWG 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+66 new funds entered over the past year (+18% 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 — 58% buying

250 buying181 selling
Last quarter: 250 funds bought or added vs 181 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 (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NWG position: 53 → 79 → 60 → 68. 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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41% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 41% conviction (2yr+) ■ 31% medium ■ 28% new
176 out of 429 hedge funds have held NWG 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 (+16% value, -2% shares)

Value
+15%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: total value of institutional NWG holdings rose +16% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Steady discovery — ~68 new funds/quarter

66 → 53 → 79 → 60 → 68 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 53 → 79 → 60 → 68. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 41% veterans vs 36% newcomers

■ 41% veterans ■ 23% 1-2yr ■ 36% new
Entry-cohort mix of 432 holders: 179 (41%) are 2+ year veterans, 98 entered 1–2 years ago, and 155 (36%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 73% AUM from top-100 funds

73% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 426 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 73% of total institutional value in NWG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — NWG

In 2026 Q2, 250 hedge funds were net buyers of NWG (68 opened a new position, 182 added to an existing one), while 181 reduced or exited (129 trimmed, 52 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 73% of total institutional value in NWG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +16 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 429.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NWG

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

Market Analysis: NWG

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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.

10 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: NWG
426 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 426 413 3.15%
13F Shares 199M 202M -1.51%
Total Value $3.20B $2.76B 15.93%
New Positions 68 60 +8
Increased Positions 180 151 +29
Closed Positions 52 59 -7
Reduced Positions 128 141 -13
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 2 3 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.75 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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Top 25 NWG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Farringdon Capital, Ltd. 4.58% 523,909 $9.2M
2 Transmarket Holdings LP 4.36% 337,507 $6.0M
3 Abc Arbitrage SA 3.54% 1,859,270 $32.8M
4 Bellars Harris Wealth Management, LLC 1.88% 523,908 $9.2M
5 Todd Asset Management LLC 1.22% 3,897,393 $68.7M
6 Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd 0.82% 587,290 $10.4M
7 Causeway Capital Management LLC 0.67% 3,487,290 $61.5M
8 Barometer Capital Management INC. 0.56% 114,000 $2.0M
9 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.53% 183,056 $3.2M
10 Dv Equities, LLC 0.46% 180,475 $3.2M
11 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.35% 814,534 $14.4M
12 Gallacher Capital Management LLC 0.34% 34,798 $613K
13 Legacy Wealth Asset Management, LLC 0.26% 66,380 $1.2M
14 OneAscent Investment Solutions LLC 0.26% 15,364 $271K
15 Baron Wealth Management LLC 0.25% 55,179 $973K
16 Aquatic Capital Management LLC 0.25% 414,395 $7.3M
17 Larry Mathis Financial Planning, LLC 0.24% 17,224 $304K
18 Crossmark Global Holdings, Inc. 0.24% 1,035,444 $18.3M
19 Old Mission Capital LLC 0.21% 749,183 $13.2M
20 Eagle Global Advisors LLC 0.21% 358,199 $6.3M
21 Certior Financial Group, LLC 0.20% 20,903 $369K
22 Qtron Investments LLC 0.19% 82,711 $1.5M
23 FCG Investment Co 0.19% 31,726 $559K
24 R Squared Ltd 0.17% 18,727 $330K
25 Covenant Partners, LLC 0.16% 32,160 $563K
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 — Natwest Group plc (NWG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NWG?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 250 funds bought or added vs 181 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 NWG holders?

Elite ownership — 73% AUM from top-100 funds: 43 of 426 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 73% of total institutional value in NWG. 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 NWG?

41% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 176 out of 429 hedge funds have held NWG 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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