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News Corp New (NWS)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +5
Streak
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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — NWS

Based on 310 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added NWS 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 (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
310 hedge funds hold NWS 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+11 new funds entered over the past year (+4% 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 — 51% buying

160 buying155 selling
Last quarter: 160 funds bought or added vs 155 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 (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NWS position: 58 → 52 → 41 → 51. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 18% new
198 out of 310 hedge funds have held NWS 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

48 → 58 → 52 → 41 → 51 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 58 → 52 → 41 → 51. NWS is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 310 current holders: 204 (66%) 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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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

34% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 310 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — NWS

In 2026 Q1, 160 hedge funds were net buyers of NWS (51 opened a new position, 109 added to an existing one), while 155 reduced or exited (109 trimmed, 46 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 34% of total institutional value in NWS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +5 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 310.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NWS

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

Market Analysis: NWS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy News Corp New (NWS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NWS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLC) 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
NWS
+5.2%
XLC
+0.7%

NWS outperformed XLC by +4.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
NWS
+0.8%
XLC
-3.8%

Since the filing became public, NWS outperformed XLC by +4.6% .

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.

28 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.3
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NWS
309 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 309 305 1.31%
13F Shares 91M 87M 4.24%
Total Value $2.57B $2.57B 0.19%
New Positions 51 41 +10
Increased Positions 109 117 -8
Closed Positions 47 63 -16
Reduced Positions 108 108 -
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

309 + investors

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

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Top 25 NWS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 SOF Ltd 100.00% 9,781,882 $278.9M
2 L1 Capital Pty Ltd 4.74% 4,234,968 $120.7M
3 Marble Bar Asset Management LLP 4.22% 150,768 $4.3M
4 Semanteon Capital Management, LP 2.75% 7,191 $205K
5 XY Capital Ltd 2.10% 74,310 $2.1M
6 Independent Franchise Partners LLP 1.82% 9,111,760 $259.8M
7 Cooper Investors Pty Ltd 1.73% 148,990 $4.2M
8 Starboard Value LP 1.61% 2,589,081 $73.8M
9 Northern Right Capital Management, L.P. 1.43% 140,459 $4.0M
10 Board of the Pension Protection Fund 1.39% 53,200 $1.5M
11 59 North Capital Management, LP 1.30% 1,528,190 $43.6M
12 Irenic Capital Management LP 1.10% 593,809 $16.9M
13 Perpetual Ltd 1.09% 2,487,897 $70.9M
14 Metropolis Capital Ltd 1.00% 1,035,141 $29.5M
15 US Asset Management LLC 0.59% 23,775 $678K
16 Ground Swell Capital, LLC 0.46% 8,191 $234K
17 Diametric Capital, LP 0.38% 51,311 $1.5M
18 Persistent Asset Partners Ltd 0.36% 33,676 $960K
19 Holt Capital Advisors, L.L.C. dba Holt Capital Partners, L.P. 0.20% 51,857 $1.5M
20 Macquarie Group Ltd 0.20% 1,154,032 $32.9M
21 Estate Counselors, LLC 0.17% 66,409 $1.9M
22 DoubleLine ETF Adviser LP 0.12% 11,004 $314K
23 Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC 0.12% 35,160 $1.0M
24 Jefferies Financial Group Inc. 0.10% 494,432 $14.1M
25 Weiss Asset Management LP 0.09% 189,700 $5.4M
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 — News Corp New (NWS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NWS?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added NWS 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 NWS?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 160 funds bought or added vs 155 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 NWS holders?

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds: 45 of 310 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% 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 NWS?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 198 out of 310 hedge funds have held NWS 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 News Corp New (NWS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NWS has moved +0.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.8% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NWS has gained +5.2% vs +0.7% for XLC. 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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