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NATIONAL VISION HLDGS INC (EYE)

252 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in EYE. 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
↓ -1
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — EYE

Based on 248 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 EYE 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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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
248 hedge funds hold EYE 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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Fast accumulation — +36% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+66 new funds entered over the past year (+36% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

131 buying136 selling
Last quarter: 136 funds reduced or exited vs 131 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 — ~43 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 49 → 69 → 48 → 43. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 50% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 27% new
125 out of 248 hedge funds have held EYE 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

24 → 49 → 69 → 48 → 43 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 49 → 69 → 48 → 43. EYE 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 — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Of 252 current holders: 158 (63%) 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 — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 248 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in EYE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — EYE

In 2025 Q4, 131 hedge funds were net buyers of EYE (43 opened a new position, 88 added to an existing one), while 136 reduced or exited (92 trimmed, 44 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 50% of total institutional value in EYE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 248.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EYE

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

Market Analysis: EYE

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Company Profile: EYE

Consumer Cyclical Specialty Retail

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.

49 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.4
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EYE
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 252 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 252 261 -3.45%
13F Shares 92M 91M 1.47%
Total Value $2.38B $2.65B -10.15%
New Positions 43 48 -5
Increased Positions 94 94 -
Closed Positions 50 39 +11
Reduced Positions 100 122 -22
Total Calls 3 9 -66.67%
Total Puts 1 4 -75.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.44 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

252 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of EYE — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 BWCP, LP 3.14% 793,807 $20.6M
2 Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC 1.29% 196,953 $5.1M
3 EMERALD ADVISERS, LLC 1.23% 1,502,644 $38.9M
4 EMERALD MUTUAL FUND ADVISERS TRUST 1.18% 937,540 $24.3M
5 Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC 0.61% 79,894 $2K
6 HUSSMAN STRATEGIC ADVISORS, INC. 0.59% 105,000 $2.7M
7 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.54% 342,098 $8.9M
8 WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.36% 4,225,766 $109.4M
9 Wakefield Asset Management LLLP 0.31% 44,887 $1.2M
10 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.25% 101,438 $2.6M
11 JUPITER ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD 0.20% 1,443,056 $37.4M
12 LANDSCAPE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.17% 106,187 $2.8M
13 Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC 0.13% 91,503 $2.4M
14 SIERRA SUMMIT ADVISORS LLC 0.13% 34,314 $889K
15 Fiera Capital Corp 0.13% 1,445,328 $37.4M
16 HOMESTEAD ADVISERS CORP 0.08% 119,300 $3.1M
17 FEDERATED HERMES, INC. 0.05% 1,172,245 $30.4M
18 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.05% 94,432 $2.4M
19 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 20,231 $524K
20 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.04% 46,983 $1.2M
21 Boston Partners 0.04% 1,423,943 $36.9M
22 Walleye Capital LLC 0.03% 279,984 $7.3M
23 Allianz Asset Management GmbH 0.03% 943,848 $24.4M
24 Covestor Ltd 0.02% 1,364 —
25 OP Asset Management Ltd 0.02% 75,452 $2.3M
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 — NATIONAL VISION HLDGS INC (EYE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EYE?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 136 funds reduced or exited vs 131 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 EYE holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 248 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in EYE. 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 EYE?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 125 out of 248 hedge funds have held EYE 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.