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BRADY CORP (BRC)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +10
Streak
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — BRC

Based on 283 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, 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
283 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 — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+28 new funds entered over the past year (+11% 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 — 53% buying

152 buying133 selling
Last quarter: 152 funds bought or added vs 133 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 (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BRC position: 44 → 42 → 36 → 44. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 18% new
179 out of 283 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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Steady discovery — ~44 new funds/quarter

25 → 44 → 42 → 36 → 44 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 42 → 36 → 44. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 67% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Of 285 current holders: 192 (67%) 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.
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Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 283 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% 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 2025 Q4, 152 hedge funds were net buyers of BRC (44 opened a new position, 108 added to an existing one), while 133 reduced or exited (99 trimmed, 34 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 55% of total institutional value in BRC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 283.

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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Company Profile: BRC

Industrials Security & Protection Services

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

42 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BRC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 285 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 285 275 3.64%
13F Shares 36M 35M 1.88%
Total Value $2.78B $2.72B 2.02%
New Positions 44 36 +8
Increased Positions 110 82 +28
Closed Positions 34 37 -3
Reduced Positions 101 123 -22
Total Calls 2 1 100.0%
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of BRC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 PRENTISS SMITH & CO INC 3.33% 70,659 $5.7M
2 CENTRAL SECURITIES CORP 1.34% 200,000 $16.2M
3 Aurora Investment Counsel 0.98% 21,823 $1.8M
4 SEIZERT CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC 0.74% 196,673 $16.0M
5 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.51% 640,671 $52.0M
6 HEARTLAND ADVISORS INC 0.44% 106,918 $8.7M
7 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.36% 54,222 $4.4M
8 MQS Management LLC 0.17% 3,010 $245K
9 Operose Advisors LLC 0.16% 8,376 $680K
10 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB 0.15% 78,798 $6.4M
11 HUDSON EDGE INVESTMENT PARTNERS INC. 0.15% 12,763 $1.0M
12 GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC 0.14% 7,926 $645K
13 Champlain Investment Partners, LLC 0.14% 133,268 $10.8M
14 Olstein Capital Management, L.P. 0.13% 7,500 —
15 AlphaQuest LLC 0.12% 27,864 $2.2M
16 BKM Wealth Management, LLC 0.12% 4,000 $325K
17 Palouse Capital Management, Inc. 0.12% 2,202 $179K
18 TRANSCEND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC 0.12% 17,713 $1.4M
19 INTECH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.10% 125,032 $10.2M
20 Innova Wealth Partners 0.10% 2,565 $208K
21 apricus wealth, LLC 0.10% 2,481 $202K
22 FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP 0.10% 1,668,027 $135.5M
23 CAZ INVESTMENTS LP 0.09% 1,000 $81K
24 JAMES INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. 0.09% 9,413 $765K
25 Vest Financial, LLC 0.09% 87,169 $7.1M
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 — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, 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 — 53% buying: Last quarter: 152 funds bought or added vs 133 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 — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 283 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% 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?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 179 out of 283 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.