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Wiley John & Sons Inc (WLY)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — WLY

Based on 261 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 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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At the ownership peak (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
261 hedge funds hold WLY 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 WLY is almost the same as a year ago (-4 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

143 buying111 selling
Last quarter: 143 funds bought or added vs 111 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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Steady new buyers — ~52 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 34 → 38 → 50 → 52. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

62% conviction (2yr+) 18% medium 20% new
163 out of 261 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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Value +29% but shares only +6% — price-driven

Value
+28%
Shares
+5%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +29%, but actual share count only changed +6%. 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

46 → 34 → 38 → 50 → 52 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 34 → 38 → 50 → 52. 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 — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

68% veterans 10% 1-2yr 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 262 holders: 177 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 26 entered 1–2 years ago, and 59 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

65% from top-100 AUM funds
51 of 261 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% 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.
3.4
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — WLY

In 2026 Q2, 143 hedge funds were net buyers of WLY (52 opened a new position, 91 added to an existing one), while 111 reduced or exited (73 trimmed, 38 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 65% of total institutional value in WLY is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +14 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 261.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WLY

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

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

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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: WLY
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 258 247 4.45%
13F Shares 42M 41M 0.88%
Total Value $1.95B $1.55B 26.0%
New Positions 51 50 +1
Increased Positions 89 90 -1
Closed Positions 40 37 +3
Reduced Positions 72 70 +2
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 2 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 2.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 WLY holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Access Investment Management LLC 4.55% 365,994 $17.8M
2 Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC 3.11% 759,081 $36.8M
3 Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC 2.87% 865,460 $42.0M
4 Clark Estates Inc/Ny 1.06% 94,400 $4.6M
5 Brickwood Asset Management LLP 0.93% 26,820 $1.3M
6 Kendall Capital Management 0.83% 103,037 $5.0M
7 Palisade Capital Management, LP 0.78% 370,851 $18.0M
8 Caldwell Sutter Capital, INC. 0.58% 31,535 $1.5M
9 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.51% 75,604 $3.7M
10 Neo Ivy Capital Management 0.44% 39,182 $1.9M
11 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.35% 33,590 $1.6M
12 Martin & Co Inc /Tn/ 0.30% 39,620 $1.9M
13 Cardinal Capital Management 0.30% 50,389 $2.4M
14 Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC 0.29% 923,562 $44.8M
15 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.24% 212,980 $10.3M
16 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.17% 179,800 $8.7M
17 Penbrook Management LLC 0.15% 5,000 $243K
18 Silverberg Bernstein Capital Management LLC 0.15% 8,110 $393K
19 New Vernon Capital Holdings II LLC 0.14% 5,373 $261K
20 Landscape Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.13% 41,880 $2.0M
21 Blueshift Asset Management, LLC 0.11% 9,568 $464K
22 Neuberger Berman Group LLC 0.10% 3,019,238 $146.5M
23 Brown Advisory Inc 0.10% 1,266,653 $61.4M
24 Family Capital Management, Inc. 0.09% 4,786 $232K
25 Schroder Investment Management Group 0.08% 2,434,536 $118.1M
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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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, 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: 143 funds bought or added vs 111 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 — 65% AUM from top-100 funds: 51 of 261 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% 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?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 163 out of 261 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.

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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