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Brady Corp (BRC)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +14
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — BRC

Based on 315 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BRC 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
315 hedge funds hold BRC 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+33 new funds entered over the past year (+12% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

170 buying134 selling
Last quarter: 170 funds bought or added vs 134 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 (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BRC position: 45 → 36 → 45 → 52. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 20% new
191 out of 315 hedge funds have held BRC 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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Growing discovery — still being found

47 → 45 → 36 → 45 → 52 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 45 → 36 → 45 → 52. A growing number of institutions are discovering BRC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 317 holders: 204 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 36 entered 1–2 years ago, and 77 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 66% AUM from top-100 funds

66% from top-100 AUM funds
53 of 315 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 66% of total institutional value in BRC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — BRC

In 2026 Q1, 170 hedge funds were net buyers of BRC (52 opened a new position, 118 added to an existing one), while 134 reduced or exited (96 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. 66% of total institutional value in BRC 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: 315.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BRC

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

Market Analysis: BRC

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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.

15 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BRC
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 328 315 4.13%
13F Shares 37M 38M -1.13%
Total Value $3.24B $2.88B 12.41%
New Positions 59 52 +7
Increased Positions 107 117 -10
Closed Positions 45 38 +7
Reduced Positions 114 95 +19
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
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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Top 25 BRC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Prentiss Smith & Co Inc 1.97% 39,134 $3.6M
2 Central Securities Corp 1.37% 200,000 $18.3M
3 SG Capital Management LLC 1.19% 157,328 $14.4M
4 Wills Financial Group LLC 0.94% 28,063 $2.6M
5 Hiddenite Capital Partners LP 0.88% 111,935 $10.2M
6 Dean Capital Management 0.78% 23,493 $2.2M
7 Seizert Capital Partners, LLC 0.78% 205,732 $18.8M
8 Aurora Investment Counsel 0.69% 14,657 $1.3M
9 Icon Advisers Inc/Co 0.40% 23,000 $2.1M
10 Dean Investment Associates, LLC 0.39% 32,344 $3.0M
11 Stronghold Wealth Management L.L.C. 0.36% 2,911 $267K
12 Royce & Associates LP 0.34% 467,624 $42.8M
13 Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC 0.27% 933,084 $85.4M
14 Champlain Investment Partners, LLC 0.26% 112,146 $10.3M
15 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.26% 17,400 $1.6M
16 Hudson Edge Investment Partners INC. 0.22% 17,500 $1.6M
17 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.21% 55,489 $5.1M
18 Convergence Investment Partners, LLC 0.20% 22,936 $2.1M
19 Brandes Investment Partners, LP 0.20% 309,201 $28.3M
20 Diametric Capital, LP 0.18% 18,229 $1.7M
21 Guidance Capital, Inc 0.16% 8,002 $749K
22 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB 0.16% 76,783 $7.0M
23 RBF Capital, LLC 0.15% 40,000 $3.7M
24 Operose Advisors LLC 0.15% 8,376 $767K
25 Heartland Advisors Inc 0.15% 36,208 $3.3M
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 — Brady Corp (BRC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BRC?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 170 funds bought or added vs 134 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 BRC holders?

Elite ownership — 66% AUM from top-100 funds: 53 of 315 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 66% of total institutional value in BRC. 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 BRC?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 191 out of 315 hedge funds have held BRC 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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