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News Corp New (NWS)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +25
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Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — NWS

Based on 338 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
338 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 — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+17 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

192 buying125 selling
Last quarter: 192 funds were net buyers (61 opened a brand new position + 131 added to an existing one). Only 125 were sellers (89 trimmed + 36 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NWS position: 52 → 41 → 51 → 61. 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
215 out of 338 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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Growing discovery — still being found

59 → 52 → 41 → 51 → 61 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 52 → 41 → 51 → 61. A growing number of institutions are discovering NWS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 338 holders: 222 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 41 entered 1–2 years ago, and 75 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
53 of 338 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in NWS. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — NWS

In 2026 Q2, 192 hedge funds were net buyers of NWS (61 opened a new position, 131 added to an existing one), while 125 reduced or exited (89 trimmed, 36 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 45% of total institutional value in NWS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +25 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 338.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NWS

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

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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.

15 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: NWS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 334 313 6.71%
13F Shares 88M 91M -3.16%
Total Value $2.46B $2.58B -4.73%
New Positions 60 51 +9
Increased Positions 130 110 +20
Closed Positions 39 44 -5
Reduced Positions 88 110 -22
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 NWS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 SOF Ltd 100.00% 9,781,882 $274.5M
2 L1 Capital Pty Ltd 1.88% 1,995,900 $56.0M
3 Independent Franchise Partners LLP 1.66% 9,023,857 $253.2M
4 Starboard Value LP 1.51% 2,431,081 $68.2M
5 Northern Right Capital Management, L.P. 1.17% 140,459 $3.9M
6 Semanteon Capital Management, LP 1.03% 8,103 $227K
7 Perpetual Ltd 1.01% 2,512,561 $70.5M
8 Board of the Pension Protection Fund 1.00% 37,600 $1.1M
9 Metropolis Capital Ltd 0.97% 1,172,616 $33.4M
10 59 North Capital Management, LP 0.72% 1,148,333 $32.2M
11 Farringdon Capital, Ltd. 0.59% 42,082 $1.2M
12 US Asset Management LLC 0.51% 23,775 $667K
13 Bridgefront Capital, LLC 0.47% 63,159 $1.8M
14 DoubleLine ETF Adviser LP 0.22% 19,382 $544K
15 Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP 0.18% 118,816 $3.3M
16 Holt Capital Advisors, L.L.C. dba Holt Capital Partners, L.P. 0.17% 51,157 $1.4M
17 Estate Counselors, LLC 0.15% 64,056 $1.8M
18 Persistent Asset Partners Ltd 0.13% 15,810 $444K
19 Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC 0.10% 35,460 $995K
20 Axq Capital, LP 0.09% 30,912 $867K
21 Optas, LLC 0.07% 17,207 $483K
22 Voloridge Investment Management, LLC 0.06% 511,043 $14.3M
23 Headlands Technologies LLC 0.06% 20,243 $568K
24 Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 0.06% 43,814 $1.2M
25 Howard Capital Management, LLC 0.05% 143,272 $4.0M
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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, 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?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 192 funds were net buyers (61 opened a brand new position + 131 added to an existing one). Only 125 were sellers (89 trimmed + 36 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for NWS holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 53 of 338 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in NWS. 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 NWS?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 215 out of 338 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.

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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