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YOUDAO INC SPONSORED ADS (DAO)

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -5
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Buyers last Q
30%

Smart Money Signals — DAO

Based on 30 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their DAO 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 — 70% of 3.0Y peak

70% of all-time peak
30 funds currently hold this stock — 70% of the 3.0-year high of 43 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding DAO is almost the same as a year ago (-1 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 30% buying

9 buying21 selling
Last quarter: 21 funds sold vs only 9 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~2 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 4 → 6 → 2. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

67% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 10% new
20 out of 30 hedge funds have held DAO 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

9 → 7 → 4 → 6 → 2 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 4 → 6 → 2. DAO 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 13% 1-2yr 13% new
Of 30 current holders: 22 (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.
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Smaller funds dominant — 10% AUM from top-100

10% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 30 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 10% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
2.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — 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 — DAO

In 2025 Q4, 9 hedge funds were net buyers of DAO (2 opened a new position, 7 added to an existing one), while 21 reduced or exited (14 trimmed, 7 sold completely) — a 30% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. Net fund flow last quarter: -5 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 30.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DAO

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

Market Analysis: DAO

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

8 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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1.5
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Hedge Fund Positioning: DAO
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 3 days 29 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 29 35 -17.14%
13F Shares 12M 12M -4.21%
Total Value $120M $124M -2.86%
New Positions 1 6 -5
Increased Positions 7 8 -1
Closed Positions 7 1 +6
Reduced Positions 14 16 -2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of DAO — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 NetEase, Inc. 3.05% 2,898,293 $28.5M
2 Orbis Allan Gray Ltd 0.28% 6,738,724 $66.2M
3 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.04% 68,942
4 Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. 0.01% 226,008 $2.2M
5 ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 295,624 $3K
6 EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 1,751 $67K
7 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 63,500 $624K
8 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF OHIO 0.00% 28,341 $279K
9 Vident Advisory, LLC 0.00% 10,069 $99K
10 Qube Research & Technologies Ltd 0.00% 60,512 $595K
11 VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% 211,666 $2.1M
12 MARSHALL WACE, LLP 0.00% 46,335 $455K
13 Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA 0.00% 2,000 $20K
14 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% 36,987 $364K
15 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 868 $9K
16 VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 832,430 $8.2M
17 Smartleaf Asset Management LLC 0.00% 509 $5K
18 UBS Group AG 0.00% 54,934 $540K
19 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% 50,639 $498K
20 Stone House Investment Management, LLC 0.00% 42
21 GROUP ONE TRADING LLC 0.00% 3,162 $31K
22 VANGUARD ASSET MANAGEMENT, Ltd 0.00% 3,843 $38K
23 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.00% 61
24 MORGAN STANLEY 0.00% 22,174 $218K
25 RHUMBLINE ADVISERS 0.00% 1,219 $12K
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 — YOUDAO INC SPONSORED ADS (DAO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DAO?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their DAO 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 DAO?

Heavy selling pressure — only 30% buying: Last quarter: 21 funds sold vs only 9 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for DAO holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 10% AUM from top-100: 10 of 30 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 10% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held DAO?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 20 out of 30 hedge funds have held DAO 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.