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WAYSTAR HLDG CORP (WAY)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -3
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — WAY

Based on 288 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · 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 WAY 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 (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
288 hedge funds hold WAY 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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Fast accumulation — +86% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+133 new funds entered over the past year (+86% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

180 buying164 selling
Last quarter: 180 funds bought or added vs 164 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 (-11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 75 → 74 → 82 → 71. 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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Mostly new holders — 50% entered in last year

5% conviction (2yr+) 45% medium 50% new
Only 13 funds (5%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Steady discovery — ~71 new funds/quarter

59 → 75 → 74 → 82 → 71 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 75 → 74 → 82 → 71. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Early stage — 64% of holders entered in last year

4% veterans 32% 1-2yr 64% new
Of 297 current holders: 191 (64%) entered in the past year, only 12 (4%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 288 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in WAY. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
5.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WAY

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

Market Analysis: WAY

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Company Profile: WAY

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

20 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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3.2
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Hedge Fund Positioning: WAY
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 297 + Investors

Track Smart Money conviction in WAY. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 297 301 -1.33%
13F Shares 200M 193M 3.45%
Total Value $6.49B $7.06B -8.07%
New Positions 71 82 -11
Increased Positions 118 130 -12
Closed Positions 76 50 +26
Reduced Positions 103 96 +7
Total Calls 5 9 -44.44%
Total Puts 5 6 -16.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

297 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of WAY — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.36% 407,442 $9.8M
2 MOUNTAIN PACIFIC INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC 0.34% 81,979 $2.0M
3 City Center Advisors, LLC 0.23% 10,128 $244K
4 Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd 0.17% 45,709 $1.1M
5 FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC /OH/ 0.16% 1,228,420 $29.6M
6 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.03% 8,170 $197K
7 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.02% 50,900 $1K
8 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.02% 33,646 $811K
9 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 56,572 $1K
10 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 31,053 $749K
11 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.01% 5,871 $142K
12 SBI Okasan Asset Management Co.Ltd. 0.01% 5,800 $136K
13 STRS OHIO 0.00% 39,674 $957K
14 Olistico Wealth, LLC 0.00% 250 $6K
15 Handelsbanken Fonder AB 0.00% 24,500
16 Merit Financial Group, LLC 0.00% 10,465 $252K
17 WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 34,403 $817K
18 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 567 $14K
19 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% 24,303
20 Root Financial Partners, LLC 0.00% 1,052 $25K
21 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 4,725 $112K
22 True Wealth Design, LLC 0.00% 139 $3K
23 OP Asset Management Ltd 0.00% 2,391 $67K
24 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.00% 27,043
25 ProShare Advisors LLC 0.00% 17,195 $415K
Investor Ownership
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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 — WAYSTAR HLDG CORP (WAY)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WAY?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 180 funds bought or added vs 164 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 WAY holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 288 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in WAY. 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 WAY?

Mostly new holders — 50% entered in last year: Only 13 funds (5%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

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.