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CLEARFIELD INC (CLFD)

123 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CLFD. 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
↓ -5
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — CLFD

Based on 122 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 CLFD 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 — 75% of 3.0Y peak

75% of all-time peak
122 funds currently hold this stock — 75% of the 3.0-year high of 163 funds (reached 2023 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 12% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
16 fewer hedge funds hold CLFD compared to a year ago (-12% 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 — 46% buying

56 buying67 selling
Last quarter: 67 funds reduced or exited vs 56 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 — ~19 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 20 → 24 → 20 → 19. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 14% new
80 out of 122 hedge funds have held CLFD 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 — ~19 new funds/quarter

31 → 20 → 24 → 20 → 19 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 20 → 24 → 20 → 19. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 125 current holders: 83 (66%) 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 — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
37 of 122 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in CLFD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.3/10 — 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 — CLFD

In 2025 Q4, 56 hedge funds were net buyers of CLFD (19 opened a new position, 37 added to an existing one), while 67 reduced or exited (43 trimmed, 24 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 42% of total institutional value in CLFD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -5 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 122.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CLFD

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

Market Analysis: CLFD

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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.

8 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: CLFD
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 1 days 123 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 123 129 -4.65%
13F Shares 9M 9M -2.88%
Total Value $251M $305M -17.58%
New Positions 18 20 -2
Increased Positions 39 46 -7
Closed Positions 24 21 +3
Reduced Positions 47 44 +3
Total Calls 2 3 -33.33%
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

123 + investors

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of CLFD — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 ACK Asset Management LLC 2.43% 735,200 $19.5M
2 Drum Hill Capital, LLC 1.25% 51,276 $1.4M
3 PUNCH & ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.44% 289,610 $7.7M
4 Wealth Group Ltd 0.28% 47,000 $1.2M
5 NANO CAP NEW MILLENNIUM GROWTH FUND L P 0.26% 10,500 $278K
6 Nierenberg Investment Management Company, LLC 0.22% 16,510 $437K
7 MAIRS & POWER INC 0.20% 731,733 $19.4M
8 Dana Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.14% 179,362 $4.7M
9 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.12% 15,447 $409K
10 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.07% 256,990 $6.8M
11 High Note Wealth, LLC 0.06% 12,375 $328K
12 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.06% 112,037 $3.0M
13 Cetera Trust Company, N.A 0.06% 3,750 $99K
14 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.06% 14,919 $648K
15 BARD ASSOCIATES INC 0.05% 7,523 $199K
16 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.04% 23,855 $631K
17 MANGROVE PARTNERS IM, LLC 0.03% 15,187 $402K
18 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.02% 9,697 $257K
19 AlphaQuest LLC 0.02% 12,006 $350K
20 Dorsey & Whitney Trust CO LLC 0.02% 13,240 $350K
21 Trexquant Investment LP 0.02% 90,956 $2.4M
22 State of Wyoming 0.01% 4,582 $121K
23 XTX Topco Ltd 0.01% 21,468 $568K
24 ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.01% 161,935 $4K
25 CAXTON ASSOCIATES LLP 0.01% 9,538 $252K
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 — CLEARFIELD INC (CLFD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CLFD?

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

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 67 funds reduced or exited vs 56 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 CLFD holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 37 of 122 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in CLFD. 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 CLFD?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 80 out of 122 hedge funds have held CLFD 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.