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MOVADO GROUP INC (MOV)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +24
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — MOV

Based on 163 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MOV 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
163 hedge funds hold MOV 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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Steady growth — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+23 new funds entered over the past year (+16% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction. The peak was reached in just 3 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

96 buying59 selling
Last quarter: 96 funds were net buyers (41 opened a brand new position + 55 added to an existing one). Only 59 were sellers (42 trimmed + 17 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+21 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MOV position: 21 → 20 → 20 → 41. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 23% new
98 out of 163 hedge funds have held MOV 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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Growing discovery — still being found

20 → 21 → 20 → 20 → 41 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 20 → 20 → 41. A growing number of institutions are discovering MOV each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 67% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 165 current holders: 110 (67%) 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 — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 163 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in MOV. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — MOV

In 2026 Q1, 96 hedge funds were net buyers of MOV (41 opened a new position, 55 added to an existing one), while 59 reduced or exited (42 trimmed, 17 sold completely) — a 62% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 43% of total institutional value in MOV is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +24 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 163.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MOV

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

Market Analysis: MOV

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Company Profile: MOV

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

Is It Too Late to Buy MOVADO GROUP INC (MOV) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MOV has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 53d ago
MOV
+22.0%
XLY
+9.4%

MOV outperformed XLY by +12.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 8d ago
MOV
+3.6%
XLY
+2.3%

Since the filing became public, MOV outperformed XLY by +1.3% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

15 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MOV
162 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 162 139 16.55%
13F Shares 14M 13M 7.11%
Total Value $325M $267M 21.52%
New Positions 40 20 +20
Increased Positions 56 41 +15
Closed Positions 17 13 +4
Reduced Positions 41 54 -13
Total Calls 3 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

162 + investors

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of MOV — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 VELA Investment Management, LLC 1.00% 179,400 $4.4M
2 Teton Advisors, LLC 0.98% 57,004 $1.4M
3 Verdad Advisers, LP 0.30% 10,743 $262K
4 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.28% 1,164,334 $28.4M
5 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.19% 131,025 $3.2M
6 MQS Management LLC 0.16% 9,934 $243K
7 Ellsworth Advisors, LLC 0.16% 35,157 $859K
8 BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP 0.13% 739,192 $18.1M
9 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.11% 46,798 $1.1M
10 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.11% 221,835 $5.4M
11 DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC 0.10% 221,761 $5.4M
12 Odyssean, LLC 0.09% 10,082 $246K
13 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.09% 21,933 $536K
14 GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.06% 245,500 $6.0M
15 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 20,968 $512K
16 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.04% 27,889 $425K
17 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.04% 8,977 $219K
18 Mill Creek Capital Advisors, LLC 0.03% 58,750 $1.4M
19 CONFLUENCE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.03% 74,555 $1.8M
20 JACOBS LEVY EQUITY MANAGEMENT, INC 0.03% 261,653 $6.4M
21 State of Wyoming 0.02% 7,506 $183K
22 Trexquant Investment LP 0.02% 120,296 $2.9M
23 Advisor OS, LLC 0.02% 9,857 $241K
24 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.02% 12,139 $296K
25 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.02% 97,544 $2.4M
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 — MOVADO GROUP INC (MOV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MOV?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MOV 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 MOV?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 96 funds were net buyers (41 opened a brand new position + 55 added to an existing one). Only 59 were sellers (42 trimmed + 17 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for MOV holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 163 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in MOV. 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 MOV?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 98 out of 163 hedge funds have held MOV 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.

Is it too late to buy MOVADO GROUP INC (MOV) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MOV has moved +3.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.3% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MOV has gained +22.0% vs +9.4% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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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