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News Corp New (NWSA)

577 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in NWSA. 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 — NWSA

Based on 581 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 NWSA 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 (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
581 hedge funds hold NWSA 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 — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+45 new funds entered over the past year (+8% 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

295 buying282 selling
Last quarter: 295 funds bought or added vs 282 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 — ~87 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 93 → 95 → 88 → 87. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 19% new
359 out of 581 hedge funds have held NWSA 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 — ~87 new funds/quarter

89 → 93 → 95 → 88 → 87 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 93 → 95 → 88 → 87. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 596 holders: 397 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 64 entered 1–2 years ago, and 135 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
58 of 579 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in NWSA. 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 — NWSA

In 2026 Q1, 295 hedge funds were net buyers of NWSA (87 opened a new position, 208 added to an existing one), while 282 reduced or exited (200 trimmed, 82 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 42% of total institutional value in NWSA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +5 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 581.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NWSA

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

Market Analysis: NWSA

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Company Profile: NWSA

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much NWSA 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 · 79d ago
NWSA
+1.4%
XLC
+0.7%

NWSA outperformed XLC by +0.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
NWSA
-2.5%
XLC
-3.8%

Since the filing became public, NWSA outperformed XLC by +1.3% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

43 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
7.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NWSA
577 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 577 576 0.17%
13F Shares 394M 387M 1.84%
Total Value $9.36B $9.70B -3.53%
New Positions 86 88 -2
Increased Positions 206 179 +27
Closed Positions 85 99 -14
Reduced Positions 193 219 -26
Total Calls 10 4 150.0%
Total Puts 6 2 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.6 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

577 + investors

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Top 25 NWSA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Asset Value Investors Ltd 99.18% 3,962,305 $98.8M
2 Cooper Investors Pty Ltd 16.07% 1,580,929 $39.4M
3 Northern Right Capital Management, L.P. 12.41% 1,398,704 $34.9M
4 59 North Capital Management, LP 9.26% 12,450,718 $310.4M
5 Metropolis Capital Ltd 7.44% 8,835,157 $220.3M
6 West Tower Group, LLC 6.72% 86,359 $2.2M
7 Harspring Capital Management, LLC 6.30% 480,000 $12.0M
8 Independent Franchise Partners LLP 5.40% 30,924,574 $770.9M
9 Logan Stone Capital, LLC 3.91% 565,318 $14.1M
10 Starboard Value LP 3.05% 5,605,126 $139.7M
11 Hunting Hill Global Capital, LLC 2.71% 140,174 $3.5M
12 Yacktman Asset Management LP 2.46% 7,388,648 $184.2M
13 Mangrove Partners IM, LLC 2.40% 1,191,858 $29.7M
14 Deltroit Asset Management (UK) LLP 1.86% 464,754 $11.6M
15 Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 1.02% 787,234 $19.6M
16 Board of the Pension Protection Fund 0.77% 33,600 $838K
17 Landscape Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.60% 377,335 $9.4M
18 Boyar Asset Management INC. 0.52% 36,458 $909K
19 iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd 0.51% 41,389 $1.0M
20 Arlington Partners LLC 0.48% 9,744 $243K
21 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.48% 18,478 $461K
22 Bridgefront Capital, LLC 0.47% 75,448 $1.9M
23 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.44% 60,887 $1.5M
24 State of Wisconsin Investment Board 0.43% 7,598,974 $189.4M
25 Credit Industriel Et Commercial 0.38% 195,326 $4.9M
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 (NWSA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NWSA?

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

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 295 funds bought or added vs 282 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 NWSA holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 58 of 579 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in NWSA. 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 NWSA?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 359 out of 581 hedge funds have held NWSA 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 (NWSA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NWSA has moved -2.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.8% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NWSA has gained +1.4% 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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