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Qualys Inc (QLYS)

415 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in QLYS. 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
↓ -25
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — QLYS

Based on 418 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 QLYS 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 — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak
418 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 454 funds (reached 2024 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding QLYS is almost the same as a year ago (-5 funds, -1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

244 buying209 selling
Last quarter: 244 funds bought or added vs 209 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 60 → 48 → 71 → 62. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 16% new
277 out of 418 hedge funds have held QLYS 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +1%, value -36%

Value
-35%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: funds added +1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -36%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

43 → 60 → 48 → 71 → 62 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 60 → 48 → 71 → 62. A growing number of institutions are discovering QLYS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 432 holders: 303 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 51 entered 1–2 years ago, and 78 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
56 of 415 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in QLYS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — 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 — QLYS

In 2026 Q1, 244 hedge funds were net buyers of QLYS (62 opened a new position, 182 added to an existing one), while 209 reduced or exited (122 trimmed, 87 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 41% of total institutional value in QLYS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -25 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 418.

Hedge Fund Ownership: QLYS

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

Market Analysis: QLYS

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Company Profile: QLYS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Qualys Inc (QLYS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much QLYS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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
QLYS
+29.4%
XLK
+40.3%

QLYS outperformed XLK by -10.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
QLYS
+26.3%
XLK
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, QLYS outperformed XLK by +20.5% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

33 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: QLYS
415 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 415 443 -6.32%
13F Shares 37M 36M 0.93%
Total Value $3.07B $4.78B -35.81%
New Positions 60 71 -11
Increased Positions 180 158 +22
Closed Positions 88 51 +37
Reduced Positions 119 159 -40
Total Calls 9 4 125.0%
Total Puts 7 3 133.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.78 0.75 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

415 + investors

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Top 25 QLYS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 CDAM (UK) Ltd 9.14% 469,001 $41.2M
2 Park State Asset Management 3.86% 58,123 $5.1M
3 Alpine Peaks Capital, LP 3.09% 34,905 $3.1M
4 Winmill & CO. Inc 2.25% 88,641 $7.8M
5 Nutshell Asset Management Ltd 1.94% 40,644 $3.6M
6 Portolan Capital Management, LLC 1.12% 239,028 $21.0M
7 Taylor Hoffman Capital Management LLC 1.01% 37,236 $3.3M
8 Aurora Investment Counsel 0.93% 19,142 $1.7M
9 Tributary Capital Management, LLC 0.88% 103,157 $9.1M
10 Hussman Strategic Advisors, INC. 0.80% 42,000 $3.7M
11 Cullinan Associates Inc 0.73% 102,800 $9.0M
12 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.73% 1,010,376 $88.8M
13 HERALD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd 0.67% 55,000 $4.8M
14 Cascade Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.62% 11,895 $1.0M
15 Third Avenue Management LLC 0.56% 39,120 $3.4M
16 Rwa Wealth Partners, LLC 0.53% 548,760 $48.2M
17 Clark Estates Inc/Ny 0.51% 24,000 $2.1M
18 J2 Capital Management Inc 0.44% 7,313 $642K
19 Bridge City Capital, LLC 0.43% 17,537 $1.5M
20 American Capital Management Inc 0.40% 83,752 $7.4M
21 Chase Investment Counsel Corp 0.37% 16,000 $1.4M
22 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.35% 4,700 $413K
23 Numerai GP LLC 0.34% 38,046 $3.3M
24 Oberweis Asset Management Inc/ 0.31% 118,900 $10.4M
25 London Co of Virginia 0.25% 466,342 $41.0M
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 — Qualys Inc (QLYS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for QLYS?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their QLYS 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 QLYS?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 244 funds bought or added vs 209 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 QLYS holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 56 of 415 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in QLYS. 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 QLYS?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 277 out of 418 hedge funds have held QLYS 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 Qualys Inc (QLYS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QLYS has moved +26.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +20.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), QLYS has gained +29.4% vs +40.3% for XLK. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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