Quinstreet Inc (QNST): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Quinstreet Inc (QNST) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

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

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

Smart Money Signals — QNST

Based on 218 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added QNST 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

218 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding QNST is almost the same as a year ago (+7 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

133 buying98 selling

Last quarter: 133 funds bought or added vs 98 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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More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new QNST position: 34 → 30 → 32 → 40. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 22% new

131 out of 218 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +1%, value -19%

Value

-18%

+0%

Last quarter: funds added +1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -19%. 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

39 → 34 → 30 → 32 → 40 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 34 → 30 → 32 → 40. 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 220 holders: 150 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 20 entered 1–2 years ago, and 50 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds

31% from top-100 AUM funds

45 of 216 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

3.6

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	217	210	3.33%
13F Shares	53M	53M	0.6%
Total Value	$614M	$756M	-18.76%
New Positions	39	32	+7
Increased Positions	92	80	+12
Closed Positions	32	31	+1
Reduced Positions	65	81	-16
Total Calls	3	1	200.0%
Total Puts	1	2	-50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.33	2.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

217

210

3.33%

13F Shares

53M

0.6%

Total Value

$614M

$756M

-18.76%

New Positions

Increased Positions

+12

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-16

Total Calls

200.0%

Total Puts

-50.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.33

2.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

217 + 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 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Jacobs Asset Management, LLC	8.15%	1,134,300	$13.6M
2	Private Capital Management, LLC	5.28%	4,415,402	$53.0M
3	Mill Road Capital Management LLC	3.27%	518,879	$6.2M
4	Wakefield Asset Management LLLP	0.35%	109,648	$1.3M
5	Heartland Advisors Inc	0.31%	500,000	$6.0M
6	Tripletail Wealth Management, LLC	0.23%	13,910	$168K
7	Royce & Associates LP	0.19%	1,574,293	$18.9M
8	NewEdge Wealth, LLC	0.13%	889,255	$10.7M
9	Globeflex Capital L P	0.09%	50,987	$612K
10	VARCOV Co.	0.09%	19,884	$239K
11	Nebula Research & Development LLC	0.07%	52,120	$839K
12	AlphaQuest LLC	0.07%	83,036	$1.2M
13	Equitable Trust Co	0.06%	114,565	$1.4M
14	Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC	0.06%	28,312	$340K
15	K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc	0.05%	27,600	$331K
16	Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc	0.05%	946,760	$11.4M
17	EntryPoint Capital, LLC	0.05%	13,412	$161K
18	Dockside LLC	0.05%	15,063	$181K
19	Hillsdale Investment Management Inc.	0.04%	134,400	$1.6M
20	Lazard Asset Management LLC	0.03%	1,441,113	$17.3M
21	Martingale Asset Management L P	0.02%	81,120	$974K
22	Mirabella Financial Services LLP	0.02%	20,416	$245K
23	Meeder Asset Management Inc	0.02%	33,072	$397K
24	Aquatic Capital Management LLC	0.02%	65,283	$784K
25	OP Asset Management Ltd	0.02%	148,161	$2.1M

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?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added QNST 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 QNST?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 133 funds bought or added vs 98 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?

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds: 45 of 216 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% 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 QNST?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 131 out of 218 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

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

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

Slight buying edge — 58% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares +1%, value -19%

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds

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