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Wiley John & Sons Inc (WLY)

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

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +12
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — WLY

Based on 245 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added WLY 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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High ownership — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak
245 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 264 funds (reached 2025 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 WLY 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 — 56% buying

139 buying109 selling
Last quarter: 139 funds bought or added vs 109 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 (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WLY position: 45 → 34 → 38 → 50. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

64% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 16% new
158 out of 245 hedge funds have held WLY 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+22% value, -0% shares)

Value
+21%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: total value of institutional WLY holdings rose +22% even though funds reduced share count by 0%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

48 → 45 → 34 → 38 → 50 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 45 → 34 → 38 → 50. A growing number of institutions are discovering WLY each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 21% newcomers

71% veterans 8% 1-2yr 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 248 holders: 177 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 20 entered 1–2 years ago, and 51 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
48 of 245 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in WLY. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — 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 — WLY

In 2026 Q1, 139 hedge funds were net buyers of WLY (50 opened a new position, 89 added to an existing one), while 109 reduced or exited (71 trimmed, 38 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 47% of total institutional value in WLY is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +12 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 245.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WLY

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

Market Analysis: WLY

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Wiley John & Sons Inc (WLY) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much WLY has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLC) 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 · 79d ago
WLY
+21.7%
XLC
+0.7%

WLY outperformed XLC by +21.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
WLY
+16.2%
XLC
-3.8%

Since the filing became public, WLY outperformed XLC by +20.0% .

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.

24 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WLY
243 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 243 233 4.29%
13F Shares 41M 41M -1.1%
Total Value $1.53B $1.27B 20.81%
New Positions 50 38 +12
Increased Positions 87 68 +19
Closed Positions 40 48 -8
Reduced Positions 69 97 -28
Total Calls 1 2 -50.0%
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 2.0 0.5 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

243 + investors

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

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Top 25 WLY holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Access Investment Management LLC 3.72% 366,520 $14.0M
2 Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC 2.74% 942,556 $35.9M
3 Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC 1.29% 410,565 $15.6M
4 Madison Avenue Partners, LP 1.12% 678,417 $25.8M
5 Palisade Capital Management, LP 0.99% 780,840 $29.8M
6 Brickwood Asset Management LLP 0.77% 26,820 $1.0M
7 Kendall Capital Management 0.70% 89,972 $3.4M
8 Clark Estates Inc/Ny 0.61% 67,000 $2.6M
9 Caldwell Sutter Capital, INC. 0.49% 31,535 $1.2M
10 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.30% 33,715 $1.3M
11 Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC 0.27% 972,666 $37.1M
12 Martin & Co Inc /Tn/ 0.26% 39,891 $1.5M
13 Cardinal Capital Management 0.25% 49,933 $1.9M
14 Diametric Capital, LP 0.21% 20,907 $797K
15 Silverberg Bernstein Capital Management LLC 0.17% 8,110 $309K
16 Blueshift Asset Management, LLC 0.16% 13,581 $517K
17 New Vernon Capital Holdings II LLC 0.15% 5,373 $205K
18 Optimist Retirement Group LLC 0.14% 8,605 $328K
19 iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd 0.13% 7,015 $267K
20 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.11% 135,030 $5.1M
21 William Blair Investment Management, LLC 0.10% 821,987 $31.3M
22 Atom Investors LP 0.10% 35,852 $1.4M
23 Neuberger Berman Group LLC 0.09% 3,017,098 $115.0M
24 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.09% 14,998 $571K
25 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.08% 76,150 $2.9M
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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 — Wiley John & Sons Inc (WLY)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WLY?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added WLY 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 WLY?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 139 funds bought or added vs 109 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 WLY holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 48 of 245 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in WLY. 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 WLY?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 158 out of 245 hedge funds have held WLY 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 Wiley John & Sons Inc (WLY) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WLY has moved +16.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.8% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of +20.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WLY has gained +21.7% vs +0.7% for XLC. 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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