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WILEY JOHN & SONS INC (WLY)

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

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -10
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
43%

Smart Money Signals — WLY

Based on 218 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their WLY 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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High ownership — 88% of 3.0Y peak

88% of all-time peak
218 funds currently hold this stock — 88% of the 3.0-year high of 248 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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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
10 fewer hedge funds hold WLY compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 43% buying

104 buying136 selling
Last quarter: 136 funds reduced or exited vs 104 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~37 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 45 → 42 → 33 → 37. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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69% of holders stayed for 2+ years

69% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 15% new
151 out of 218 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -0%, value -24%

Value
-24%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: funds added -0% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -24%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

33 → 45 → 42 → 33 → 37 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 45 → 42 → 33 → 37. WLY is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 73% of holders stayed 2+ years

73% veterans 11% 1-2yr 16% new
Of 221 current holders: 162 (73%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 218 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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.

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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Company Profile: WLY

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

43 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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1.1
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Hedge Fund Positioning: WLY
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 221 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 221 231 -4.33%
13F Shares 41M 41M -0.41%
Total Value $1.26B $1.67B -24.49%
New Positions 37 33 +4
Increased Positions 72 91 -19
Closed Positions 47 53 -6
Reduced Positions 93 81 +12
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

221 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of WLY — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Brickwood Asset Management LLP 0.77% 26,820 $1.0M
2 Kendall Capital Management 0.70% 89,972 $3.4M
3 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.30% 33,715 $1.3M
4 Cardinal Capital Management 0.25% 49,933 $1.9M
5 Silverberg Bernstein Capital Management LLC 0.17% 8,110 $309K
6 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.09% 14,998 $571K
7 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.07% 21,864
8 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.05% 23,000 $876K
9 ADIRONDACK TRUST CO 0.03% 2,600 $99K
10 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 17,900
11 ProShare Advisors LLC 0.01% 171,756 $6.5M
12 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.01% 2,410 $92K
13 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 21,758
14 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.01% 23,489 $895K
15 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 2,758 $105K
16 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 10,793 $411K
17 OREGON PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND 0.00% 9,193 $350K
18 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% 49,975 $2K
19 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 11,360 $433K
20 TRUST CO OF TOLEDO NA /OH/ 0.00% 700 $27K
21 TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS 0.00% 15,618 $595K
22 Handelsbanken Fonder AB 0.00% 13,137
23 Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch Inc. 0.00% 400 $15K
24 WPG Advisers, LLC 0.00% 54 $2K
25 KLP KAPITALFORVALTNING AS 0.00% 9,400 $358K
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 — WILEY JOHN & SONS INC (WLY)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WLY?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their WLY 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 WLY?

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying: Last quarter: 136 funds reduced or exited vs 104 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for WLY holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 34 of 218 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 WLY?

69% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 151 out of 218 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.