Nlight Inc (LASR) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q1 2026)

Nlight Inc (LASR)

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

Smart Money Signals — LASR

Based on 323 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LASR 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

323 hedge funds hold LASR 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 — +107% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+167 new funds entered over the past year (+107% 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 buyers than sellers — 63% buying

212 buying127 selling

Last quarter: 212 funds were net buyers (105 opened a brand new position + 107 added to an existing one). Only 127 were sellers (99 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+56 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new LASR position: 50 → 68 → 49 → 105. 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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Mixed — 38% long-term, 42% new

■ 38% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 42% new

Of the 323 current holders: 123 (38%) held >2 years, 63 held 1–2 years, and 137 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Value +60% but shares only +12% — price-driven

Value

+60%

+11%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +60%, but actual share count only changed +12%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.

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Growing discovery — still being found

26 → 50 → 68 → 49 → 105 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 50 → 68 → 49 → 105. A growing number of institutions are discovering LASR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 49% veterans vs 43% newcomers

■ 49% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 43% new

Entry-cohort mix of 332 holders: 164 (49%) are 2+ year veterans, 24 entered 1–2 years ago, and 144 (43%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds

54 of 323 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in LASR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

5.1

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 5.1/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	321	245	31.02%
13F Shares	50M	45M	11.9%
Total Value	$2.70B	$1.68B	60.47%
New Positions	104	49	+55
Increased Positions	106	90	+16
Closed Positions	28	26	+2
Reduced Positions	97	84	+13
Total Calls	5	2	150.0%
Total Puts	4	1	300.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.8	0.5	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

321

245

31.02%

13F Shares

50M

45M

11.9%

Total Value

$2.70B

$1.68B

60.47%

New Positions

104

+55

Increased Positions

106

+16

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

+13

Total Calls

150.0%

Total Puts

300.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.8

0.5

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

321 + investors

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

QUARTER:

2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 LASR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	AWM Investment Company, Inc.	5.67%	939,011	$65.4M
2	Tuttle Capital Management, LLC	4.30%	91,651	$6.4M
3	Needham Investment Management LLC	4.17%	1,992,740	$138.7M
4	First Washington CORP	2.77%	166,098	$11.6M
5	Sender Co & Partners, Inc.	2.58%	127,869	$8.9M
6	Apis Capital Advisors, LLC	1.85%	273,200	$19.0M
7	Hanseatic Management Services Inc	1.60%	31,318	$2.2M
8	Harvey Partners, LLC	1.44%	302,711	$21.1M
9	Emerald Advisers, LLC	1.21%	736,848	$51.3M
10	Pier Capital, LLC	1.17%	126,826	$8.8M
11	HERALD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd	1.15%	121,500	$8.5M
12	Divisar Capital Management LLC	1.15%	71,446	$5.0M
13	Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust	1.10%	448,422	$31.2M
14	Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC	1.03%	67,128	$4.7M
15	Tema Etfs LLC	0.89%	394,191	$27.4M
16	Teza Capital Management LLC	0.86%	6,372	$444K
17	Driehaus Capital Management LLC	0.80%	1,986,119	$138.3M
18	Capstone Wealth Management Group, Inc.	0.74%	17,583	$1.2M
19	Informed Momentum Co LLC	0.62%	99,725	$6.9M
20	Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co LLC	0.60%	840,995	$58.6M
21	Oberweis Asset Management Inc/	0.59%	413,310	$28.8M
22	Granahan Investment Management, LLC	0.59%	236,991	$16.5M
23	Pinnacle Associates Ltd	0.54%	712,536	$49.6M
24	Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC	0.53%	336,035	$23.4M
25	Granite Investment Partners, LLC	0.53%	147,948	$10.3M

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 — Nlight Inc (LASR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LASR?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LASR 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 LASR?

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 212 funds were net buyers (105 opened a brand new position + 107 added to an existing one). Only 127 were sellers (99 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for LASR holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 54 of 323 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in LASR. 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 LASR?

Mixed — 38% long-term, 42% new: Of the 323 current holders: 123 (38%) held >2 years, 63 held 1–2 years, and 137 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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.

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Nlight Inc (LASR)

Smart Money Signals — LASR

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +107% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+56 vs last Q)

Mixed — 38% long-term, 42% new

Value +60% but shares only +12% — price-driven

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 49% veterans vs 43% newcomers

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

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