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Milestone Scientific Inc (MLSS)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — MLSS

Based on 30 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MLSS 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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High ownership — 88% of 3.0Y peak

88% of all-time peak
30 funds currently hold this stock — 88% of the 3.0-year high of 34 funds (reached 2024 Q3). 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
4 fewer hedge funds hold MLSS 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 buyers than sellers — 60% buying

12 buying8 selling
Last quarter: 12 funds were net buyers (5 opened a brand new position + 7 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (4 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~5 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 1 → 5 → 4 → 5. 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+) ■ 17% medium ■ 17% new
20 out of 30 hedge funds have held MLSS 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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Value +43% but shares only +19% — price-driven

Value
+42%
Shares
+18%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +43%, but actual share count only changed +19%. 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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Steady discovery — ~5 new funds/quarter

6 → 1 → 5 → 4 → 5 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 1 → 5 → 4 → 5. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 30 holders: 20 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 4 entered 1–2 years ago, and 6 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 22% AUM from major funds

22% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 30 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 22% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — 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 — MLSS

In 2026 Q2, 12 hedge funds were net buyers of MLSS (5 opened a new position, 7 added to an existing one), while 8 reduced or exited (4 trimmed, 4 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 22% of total institutional value in MLSS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 30.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MLSS

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

Market Analysis: MLSS

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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.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: MLSS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 30 29 3.45%
13F Shares 5M 5M 18.93%
Total Value $2M $1M 42.58%
New Positions 5 4 +1
Increased Positions 7 6 +1
Closed Positions 4 6 -2
Reduced Positions 4 5 -1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 MLSS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Stonepine Capital Management, LLC 0.16% 666,666 $349K
2 NFSG Corp 0.01% 141,000 $45K
3 Daniel Investment Group, Inc. 0.00% 13,076 $4K
4 Radnor Capital Management, LLC 0.00% 15,000 $5K
5 Carnegie Investment Counsel 0.00% 100,175 $32K
6 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.00% 99,500 $32K
7 World Investment Advisors 0.00% 104,000 $30K
8 Dock Street Asset Management Inc 0.00% 10,000 $3K
9 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 34,843 $11K
10 Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC 0.00% 43,422 $14K
11 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 41,100 $13K
12 Mariner, LLC 0.00% 121,750 $39K
13 Oppenheimer & Co Inc 0.00% 10,000 $3K
14 Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.00% 464,449 $149K
15 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 56,297 $18K
16 Commonwealth Equity Services, LLC 0.00% 44,782 $14K
17 Vanguard Capital Management LLC 0.00% 2,073,166 $665K
18 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 124,945 $40K
19 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.00% 17,150 $6K
20 HighTower Advisors, LLC 0.00% 15,666 $5K
21 Mercer Global Advisors Inc /Adv 0.00% 8,333 $3K
22 UBS Group AG 0.00% 8,590 $3K
23 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 65,453 $21K
24 Morgan Stanley 0.00% 3,011 —
25 Barclays plc 0.00% 761 —
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 — Milestone Scientific Inc (MLSS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MLSS?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MLSS 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 MLSS?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 12 funds were net buyers (5 opened a brand new position + 7 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (4 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for MLSS holders?

Strong quality — 22% AUM from major funds: 9 of 30 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 22% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held MLSS?

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

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