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Quanex Bldg Prods Corp (NX)

184 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in NX. 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
↓ -8
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — NX

Based on 186 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their NX positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 90% of 3.0Y peak

90% of all-time peak
186 funds currently hold this stock — 90% of the 3.0-year high of 206 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
14 fewer hedge funds hold NX compared to a year ago (-7% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

116 buying92 selling
Last quarter: 116 funds bought or added vs 92 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 — ~42 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 31 → 35 → 40 → 42. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 22% new
110 out of 186 hedge funds have held NX 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

39 → 31 → 35 → 40 → 42 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 31 → 35 → 40 → 42. A growing number of institutions are discovering NX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 187 holders: 124 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 17 entered 1–2 years ago, and 46 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
✅

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds

32% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 186 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — 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 — NX

In 2026 Q1, 116 hedge funds were net buyers of NX (42 opened a new position, 74 added to an existing one), while 92 reduced or exited (42 trimmed, 50 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 32% of total institutional value in NX is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -8 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 186.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NX

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

Market Analysis: NX

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Company Profile: NX

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Quanex Bldg Prods Corp (NX) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NX has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 81d ago
NX
nan%
XLI
+11.9%

NX outperformed XLI by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 36d ago
NX
nan%
XLI
+5.5%

Since the filing became public, NX outperformed XLI 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.

23 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NX
184 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 184 194 -5.15%
13F Shares 44M 42M 4.39%
Total Value $773M $649M 19.12%
New Positions 40 40 -
Increased Positions 74 73 +1
Closed Positions 50 39 +11
Reduced Positions 42 63 -21
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

184 + investors

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

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Top 25 NX holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 IES Holdings, Inc. 7.23% 861,169 $15.5M
2 Villanova Investment Management Co LLC 1.90% 102,960 $1.9M
3 Tpg GP A, LLC 1.00% 2,054,770 $36.9M
4 Systematic Financial Management LP 0.73% 1,776,252 $31.9M
5 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 0.63% 1,844,405 $33.1M
6 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.25% 15,048 $270K
7 Optimize Financial Inc 0.18% 20,246 $364K
8 Monetary Management Group Inc 0.13% 30,000 $539K
9 Verity Asset Management, Inc. 0.11% 14,158 $254K
10 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.11% 61,074 $1.1M
11 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.11% 291,943 $5.2M
12 CastleKnight Management LP 0.10% 345,600 $6.2M
13 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.08% 2,707,658 $49.1M
14 Moody National Bank Trust Division 0.08% 45,697 $821K
15 Numerai GP LLC 0.07% 37,030 $665K
16 Bridgefront Capital, LLC 0.07% 14,833 $267K
17 Royce & Associates LP 0.06% 341,985 $6.1M
18 New Age Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.06% 69,452 $1.2M
19 Byrne Asset Management LLC 0.06% 5,230 $94K
20 MUFG Securities EMEA plc 0.05% 200,000 $3.6M
21 Wedge Capital Management L L P/Nc 0.05% 157,282 $2.8M
22 Inceptionr LLC 0.05% 11,543 $207K
23 Nomura Holdings Inc 0.05% 1,035,939 $18.6M
24 XTX Topco Ltd 0.04% 142,383 $2.6M
25 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 28,898 $519K
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 — Quanex Bldg Prods Corp (NX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NX?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their NX positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for NX?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 116 funds bought or added vs 92 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 NX holders?

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds: 44 of 186 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% 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 NX?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 110 out of 186 hedge funds have held NX 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 Quanex Bldg Prods Corp (NX) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NX has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.5% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NX has gained nan% vs +11.9% for XLI. 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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