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Transcat Inc (TRNS)

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

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Buyers last Q
63%

Smart Money Signals — TRNS

Based on 169 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added TRNS 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
169 hedge funds hold TRNS 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 — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+23 new funds entered over the past year (+16% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

107 buying64 selling
Last quarter: 107 funds were net buyers (34 opened a brand new position + 73 added to an existing one). Only 64 were sellers (40 trimmed + 24 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~34 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 28 → 22 → 37 → 34. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

49% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 29% new
83 out of 169 hedge funds have held TRNS 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 +29% but shares only +13% — price-driven

Value
+29%
Shares
+12%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +29%, but actual share count only changed +13%. 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

30 → 28 → 22 → 37 → 34 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 28 → 22 → 37 → 34. A growing number of institutions are discovering TRNS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 54% veterans vs 33% newcomers

54% veterans 13% 1-2yr 33% new
Entry-cohort mix of 172 holders: 93 (54%) are 2+ year veterans, 22 entered 1–2 years ago, and 57 (33%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 168 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in TRNS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — TRNS

In 2026 Q2, 107 hedge funds were net buyers of TRNS (34 opened a new position, 73 added to an existing one), while 64 reduced or exited (40 trimmed, 24 sold completely) — a 63% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 40% of total institutional value in TRNS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 169.

Hedge Fund Ownership: TRNS

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: TRNS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 167 159 5.03%
13F Shares 11M 9M 12.63%
Total Value $868M $671M 29.24%
New Positions 34 37 -3
Increased Positions 72 53 +19
Closed Positions 25 25 -
Reduced Positions 38 47 -9
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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Top 25 TRNS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Paradice Investment Management LLC 3.64% 246,144 $22.8M
2 Ophir Asset Management Pty Ltd 3.53% 462,016 $42.9M
3 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 1.48% 46,970 $4.4M
4 Montanaro Asset Management Ltd 0.94% 32,105 $3.0M
5 Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC 0.91% 449,557 $41.7M
6 Ashford Capital Management Inc 0.73% 73,500 $6.8M
7 Osterweis Capital Management Inc 0.58% 132,797 $12.3M
8 ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC 0.58% 149,523 $13.9M
9 Riverbridge Partners LLC 0.52% 202,389 $18.8M
10 Champlain Investment Partners, LLC 0.41% 171,266 $15.9M
11 Hood River Capital Management LLC 0.40% 601,541 $55.8M
12 Ironwood Investment Management LLC 0.39% 12,168 $1.1M
13 Needham Investment Management LLC 0.38% 136,720 $12.7M
14 Punch & Associates Investment Management, INC. 0.37% 80,087 $7.4M
15 Royce & Associates LP 0.32% 431,671 $40.0M
16 Cardiff Park Advisors, LLC 0.28% 39,022 $3.6M
17 Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC 0.25% 56,325 $5.2M
18 Round Rock Advisors LLC 0.23% 19,024 $1.8M
19 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.23% 4,000 $371K
20 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.19% 24,915 $2.3M
21 Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC 0.11% 399,983 $37.1M
22 Kornitzer Capital Management Inc /Ks 0.11% 57,730 $5.4M
23 Diametric Capital, LP 0.09% 9,318 $864K
24 White Pine Capital LLC 0.08% 3,465 $321K
25 Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC 0.06% 104,629 $9.7M
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% 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 — Transcat Inc (TRNS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for TRNS?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added TRNS 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 TRNS?

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 107 funds were net buyers (34 opened a brand new position + 73 added to an existing one). Only 64 were sellers (40 trimmed + 24 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for TRNS holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 168 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in TRNS. 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 TRNS?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 83 out of 169 hedge funds have held TRNS 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.

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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