Quinstreet Inc (QNST) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Quinstreet Inc (QNST) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QNST has moved -29.8% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of -30.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), QNST gained -1.7% vs +5.6% 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.

Quinstreet Inc (QNST)

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

Smart Money Signals — QNST

Based on 212 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · 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 QNST 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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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak

212 hedge funds hold QNST 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

+9 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 — 52% buying

115 buying106 selling

Last quarter: 115 funds bought or added vs 106 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 (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 30 → 32 → 40 → 32. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 20% new

132 out of 212 hedge funds have held QNST 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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Value +34% but shares only +2% — price-driven

Value

+34%

+2%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +34%, but actual share count only changed +2%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.

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Growing discovery — still being found

34 → 30 → 32 → 40 → 32 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 30 → 32 → 40 → 32. A growing number of institutions are discovering QNST each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 23% new

Entry-cohort mix of 217 holders: 148 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 20 entered 1–2 years ago, and 49 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

60% from top-100 AUM funds

49 of 211 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in QNST. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.4

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	208	218	-4.59%
13F Shares	53M	53M	0.51%
Total Value	$758M	$614M	23.43%
New Positions	31	40	-9
Increased Positions	82	92	-10
Closed Positions	40	32	+8
Reduced Positions	66	65	+1
Total Calls	4	3	33.33%
Total Puts	2	1	100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.5	0.33	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

208

218

-4.59%

13F Shares

53M

0.51%

Total Value

$758M

$614M

23.43%

New Positions

-9

Increased Positions

-10

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

33.33%

Total Puts

100.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.5

0.33

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

208 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 QNST holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Jacobs Asset Management, LLC	8.76%	950,000	$13.9M
2	Private Capital Management, LLC	6.06%	4,699,512	$68.8M
3	Mill Road Capital Management LLC	3.75%	518,879	$7.6M
4	Heartland Advisors Inc	0.39%	600,000	$8.8M
5	Tripletail Wealth Management, LLC	0.25%	13,910	$220K
6	Royce & Associates LP	0.20%	1,716,828	$25.2M
7	Equitable Trust Co	0.14%	222,950	$3.3M
8	NewEdge Wealth, LLC	0.12%	829,840	$12.2M
9	Kings Path Partners LLC	0.12%	20,725	$321K
10	Algert Global LLC	0.09%	500,476	$7.3M
11	Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc	0.06%	1,148,269	$16.8M
12	K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc	0.06%	26,700	$391K
13	Hillsdale Investment Management Inc.	0.05%	156,000	$2.3M
14	Axq Capital, LP	0.05%	29,394	$431K
15	State of Wyoming	0.04%	27,314	$400K
16	Fox Run Management, L.L.C.	0.04%	15,126	$222K
17	Martingale Asset Management L P	0.04%	103,178	$1.5M
18	XTX Topco Ltd	0.03%	158,748	$2.3M
19	Horizon Investments, LLC	0.03%	64,846	$2.5M
20	Lazard Asset Management LLC	0.03%	1,204,068	$17.6M
21	Globeflex Capital L P	0.02%	12,834	$188K
22	Intech Investment Management LLC	0.02%	130,350	$1.9M
23	BankPlus Trust Department	0.01%	4,277	$63K
24	Aqr Capital Management LLC	0.01%	2,521,654	$36.9M
25	Procyon Advisors, LLC	0.01%	18,475	$271K

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 — Quinstreet Inc (QNST)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for QNST?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 115 funds bought or added vs 106 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 QNST holders?

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 49 of 211 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in QNST. 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 QNST?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 132 out of 212 hedge funds have held QNST 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 Quinstreet Inc (QNST) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QNST has moved -29.8% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of -30.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), QNST has gained -1.7% vs +5.6% 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.

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Quinstreet Inc (QNST)

Smart Money Signals — QNST

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (97% of max)

Steady growth — +4% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 52% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +34% but shares only +2% — price-driven

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

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