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MIDDLESEX WTR CO (MSEX)

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

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -5
Streak
3Q ▼
Buyers last Q
45%

Smart Money Signals — MSEX

Based on 190 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MSEX 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 — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak
190 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 204 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
7 fewer hedge funds hold MSEX compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 45% buying

83 buying102 selling
Last quarter: 102 funds reduced or exited vs 83 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 — ~24 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 36 → 24 → 24 → 24. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

68% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 9% new
129 out of 190 hedge funds have held MSEX 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

26 → 36 → 24 → 24 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 36 → 24 → 24 → 24. MSEX 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 12% 1-2yr 16% new
Of 191 current holders: 139 (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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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 190 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in MSEX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — 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 — MSEX

In 2025 Q4, 83 hedge funds were net buyers of MSEX (24 opened a new position, 59 added to an existing one), while 102 reduced or exited (73 trimmed, 29 sold completely) — a 45% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This extends a 3-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 47% of total institutional value in MSEX is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -5 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 190.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MSEX

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

Market Analysis: MSEX

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Company Profile: MSEX

Utilities Utilities - Regulated Water

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.

37 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.9
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MSEX
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 191 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 191 196 -2.55%
13F Shares 14M 14M -3.29%
Total Value $693M $769M -9.93%
New Positions 24 24 -
Increased Positions 62 86 -24
Closed Positions 29 32 -3
Reduced Positions 73 50 +23
Total Calls 2 1 100.0%
Total Puts 0 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 MSEX — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Ledgewood Wealth Advisors, LLC 7.44% 254,016 $13.2M
2 TSP Capital Management Group, LLC 2.67% 210,332 $10.9M
3 NUANCE INVESTMENTS, LLC 0.42% 57,187 $3.0M
4 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 0.22% 53,595 $2.8M
5 Farmers & Merchants Trust Co of Long Beach 0.07% 5,579 $290K
6 Clean Yield Group 0.06% 4,350 $226K
7 CenterBook Partners LP 0.06% 22,205 $1.2M
8 Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC 0.05% 10,838 $564K
9 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 9,857 $513K
10 Parcion Private Wealth LLC 0.03% 8,117 $422K
11 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.02% 11,724 $610K
12 GUYASUTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC 0.02% 6,000 $312K
13 OPPENHEIMER & CO INC 0.02% 27,802 $1.4M
14 Lummis Asset Management, LP 0.02% 550 $28K
15 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.02% 42,116 $2.2M
16 Clarity Asset Management, Inc. 0.02% 580 $30K
17 Ares Financial Consulting, LLC 0.01% 341 $18K
18 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.01% 5,794 $302K
19 City State Bank 0.01% 967 $50K
20 Costello Asset Management, INC 0.01% 690 $36K
21 ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP, INC 0.01% 3,547 $185K
22 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.01% 2,818
23 Magellan Asset Management Ltd 0.01% 15,503 $807K
24 INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 2,536 $134K
25 ProShare Advisors LLC 0.01% 118,700 $6.2M
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — MIDDLESEX WTR CO (MSEX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MSEX?

Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MSEX 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 MSEX?

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 102 funds reduced or exited vs 83 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 MSEX holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 35 of 190 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in MSEX. 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 MSEX?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 129 out of 190 hedge funds have held MSEX 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.