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VIRTUS DIVIDEND INTEREST & P (NFJ)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +6
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Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — NFJ

Based on 124 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added NFJ 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 (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
124 hedge funds hold NFJ 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding NFJ is almost the same as a year ago (-3 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

56 buying62 selling
Last quarter: 62 funds reduced or exited vs 56 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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More new buyers each quarter (+13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NFJ position: 15 → 19 → 10 → 23. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

56% conviction (2yr+) 24% medium 19% new
70 out of 124 hedge funds have held NFJ 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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Steady discovery — ~23 new funds/quarter

17 → 15 → 19 → 10 → 23 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 19 → 10 → 23. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

60% veterans 15% 1-2yr 26% new
Of 124 current holders: 74 (60%) 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 — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
16 of 124 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in NFJ. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — NFJ

In 2025 Q4, 56 hedge funds were net buyers of NFJ (23 opened a new position, 33 added to an existing one), while 62 reduced or exited (45 trimmed, 17 sold completely) — a 47% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 46% of total institutional value in NFJ is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +6 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 124.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NFJ

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

Market Analysis: NFJ

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

Is It Too Late to Buy VIRTUS DIVIDEND INTEREST & P (NFJ) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NFJ has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 49d ago
NFJ
+18.3%
XLF
+4.8%

NFJ outperformed XLF by +13.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 4d ago
NFJ
-0.4%
XLF
+1.2%

Since the filing became public, NFJ outperformed XLF by -1.6% .

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.

11 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
4.7
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NFJ
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 1 days 119 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 119 114 4.39%
13F Shares 37M 38M -2.63%
Total Value $483M $500M -3.51%
New Positions 22 10 +12
Increased Positions 32 39 -7
Closed Positions 17 21 -4
Reduced Positions 44 38 +6
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 NFJ — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Saba Capital Management, L.P. 3.56% 10,213,194 $128.8M
2 Fund Advisors of America Inc/FL 0.75% 58,610 $739K
3 Shaker Financial Services, LLC 0.69% 156,527 $2.0M
4 Closed-End Fund Advisors, Inc. 0.59% 46,184 $582K
5 Berry Wealth Group, LP 0.56% 11,949 $151K
6 BLUE BELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.52% 288,968 $3.6M
7 ACCREDITED INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC 0.37% 46,143 $582K
8 Beckerman Institutional, LLC 0.37% 55,429 $699K
9 Pointe Capital Management LLC 0.27% 42,556 $537K
10 Opal Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.21% 74,131 $935K
11 Comprehensive Money Management Services LLC 0.20% 24,450 $308K
12 Advisors Asset Management, Inc. 0.18% 862,480 $10.9M
13 Jupiter Wealth Management LLC 0.12% 21,421 $312K
14 SIT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC 0.12% 470,641 $6K
15 Camelot Portfolios, LLC 0.12% 12,796 $161K
16 EVOLVE PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 0.12% 172,743 $2.2M
17 Penserra Capital Management LLC 0.09% 593,440 $7K
18 WPG Advisers, LLC 0.07% 7,754 $98K
19 WealthShield Partners, LLC 0.06% 44,449 $561K
20 Alteri Wealth LLC 0.06% 13,893 $175K
21 Core Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.05% 17,203 $217K
22 Advisor OS, LLC 0.05% 52,072 $657K
23 GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC 0.04% 449,895 $5.7M
24 Ionic Capital Management LLC 0.04% 40,000 $504K
25 UHLMANN PRICE SECURITIES, LLC 0.04% 43,174 $544K
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 — VIRTUS DIVIDEND INTEREST & P (NFJ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NFJ?

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

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 62 funds reduced or exited vs 56 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 NFJ holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 16 of 124 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in NFJ. 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 NFJ?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 70 out of 124 hedge funds have held NFJ 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 VIRTUS DIVIDEND INTEREST & P (NFJ) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NFJ has moved -0.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.2% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NFJ has gained +18.3% vs +4.8% for XLF. 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.