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VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME (NCV)

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Buyers last Q
63%

Smart Money Signals — NCV

Based on 60 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 3Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added NCV 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
60 hedge funds hold NCV right now — the highest count in 1.0 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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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

33 buying19 selling
Last quarter: 33 funds were net buyers (9 opened a brand new position + 24 added to an existing one). Only 19 were sellers (13 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~9 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 21 → 9 → 9. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 50% entered in last year

0% conviction (2yr+) 50% medium 50% new
Only 0 funds (0%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Saturation — most institutions already know this story

21 → 9 → 9 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 9 → 9. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.
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Early stage — 100% of holders entered in last year

0% veterans 0% 1-2yr 100% new
Of 60 current holders: 60 (100%) entered in the past year, only 0 (0%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 60 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.6
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.6/10 — 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 — NCV

In 2025 Q4, 33 hedge funds were net buyers of NCV (9 opened a new position, 24 added to an existing one), while 19 reduced or exited (13 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 63% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 39% of total institutional value in NCV is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 60.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NCV

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

Market Analysis: NCV

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Company Profile: NCV

Financial Services Asset Management

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.

7 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.9
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NCV
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 60 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 60 57 5.26%
13F Shares 7M 6M 13.5%
Total Value $101M $89M 14.62%
New Positions 9 9 -
Increased Positions 24 20 +4
Closed Positions 6 11 -5
Reduced Positions 13 16 -3
Total Calls 0 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 NCV — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Congress Park Capital LLC 3.67% 802,324 $11.9M
2 Wealth Care LLC 0.90% 68,299 $1.0M
3 INTEGRATED CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.16% 16,256 $242K
4 Everstar Asset Management, LLC 0.09% 11,525 $171K
5 BLUE BELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.08% 36,785 $547K
6 Shaker Financial Services, LLC 0.08% 14,584 $217K
7 Penserra Capital Management LLC 0.07% 378,576 $6K
8 Alteri Wealth LLC 0.05% 11,380 $169K
9 E&G Advisors, LP 0.04% 11,769 $175K
10 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.03% 68,200 $1.0M
11 WPG Advisers, LLC 0.01% 1,128 $17K
12 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.01% 164,322 $2.4M
13 PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC 0.01% 84,620 $1K
14 PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. 0.00% 707 $11K
15 WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 29,312 $436K
16 Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services, Inc. 0.00% 2,579 $38K
17 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 49,322 $734K
18 Merit Financial Group, LLC 0.00% 22,932 $341K
19 Financial Gravity Asset Management, Inc. 0.00% 793 $12K
20 Pathstone Holdings, LLC 0.00% 31,460 $468K
21 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 370,347 $5.5M
22 THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS 0.00% 39,548
23 Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 28,006
24 INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 840 $13K
25 HIGHLINE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC 0.00% 163 $2K
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 — VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME (NCV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NCV?

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

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 33 funds were net buyers (9 opened a brand new position + 24 added to an existing one). Only 19 were sellers (13 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for NCV holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 10 of 60 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 NCV?

Mostly new holders — 50% entered in last year: Only 0 funds (0%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

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.