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NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +33
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Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — NG

Based on 227 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NG 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
227 hedge funds hold NG 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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Fast accumulation — +37% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+61 new funds entered over the past year (+37% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

125 buying85 selling
Last quarter: 125 funds were net buyers (52 opened a brand new position + 73 added to an existing one). Only 85 were sellers (66 trimmed + 19 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NG position: 27 → 34 → 35 → 52. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

59% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 22% new
133 out of 227 hedge funds have held NG 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

13 → 27 → 34 → 35 → 52 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 27 → 34 → 35 → 52. A growing number of institutions are discovering NG each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

69% veterans 8% 1-2yr 23% new
Of 237 current holders: 163 (69%) 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.

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

26% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 227 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — NG

In 2025 Q4, 125 hedge funds were net buyers of NG (52 opened a new position, 73 added to an existing one), while 85 reduced or exited (66 trimmed, 19 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 26% of total institutional value in NG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +33 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 227.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NG

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

Market Analysis: NG

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Company Profile: NG

Basic Materials Gold

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

44 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: NG
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 237 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 237 201 17.91%
13F Shares 328M 252M 30.06%
Total Value $3.06B $2.19B 39.38%
New Positions 53 35 +18
Increased Positions 82 93 -11
Closed Positions 19 30 -11
Reduced Positions 77 57 +20
Total Calls 6 4 50.0%
Total Puts 4 4 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

237 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of NG — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Bank Pictet & Cie (Europe) AG 0.90% 4,676,000 $42.0M
2 Gruss & Co., LLC 0.47% 22,500 $202K
3 Goehring & Rozencwajg Associates, LLC 0.33% 692,741 $6.2M
4 Auxano Advisors, LLC 0.20% 114,000 $1.0M
5 TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS 0.19% 5,176,816 $46.5M
6 Significant Wealth Partners LLC 0.19% 16,849 $151K
7 Redwood Wealth Management Group, LLC 0.17% 44,950 $404K
8 KEATING INVESTMENT COUNSELORS INC 0.16% 71,475 $642K
9 QUATTRO FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC 0.13% 48,310 $434K
10 Nova R Wealth, Inc. 0.11% 39,063 $351K
11 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.07% 73,500 $660K
12 INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.07% 101,488 $950K
13 CapWealth Advisors, LLC 0.05% 75,000 $674K
14 Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC 0.04% 166,387 $1.5M
15 PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC 0.03% 5,722,006 $51.4M
16 Cooper Financial Group 0.02% 27,339 $246K
17 Abel Hall, LLC 0.02% 12,684 $114K
18 Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd 0.02% 11,424 $103K
19 Sowell Financial Services LLC 0.02% 50,300 $452K
20 Spire Wealth Management 0.01% 44,540 $400K
21 Cypress Wealth Services, LLC 0.01% 10,214 $92K
22 PROFUND ADVISORS LLC 0.01% 36,304 $326K
23 Erste Asset Management GmbH 0.01% 158,600 $1.3M
24 Legacy Edge Advisors, LLC 0.01% 11,500 $103K
25 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.01% 31,397 $282K
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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 — NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NG?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NG 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 NG?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 125 funds were net buyers (52 opened a brand new position + 73 added to an existing one). Only 85 were sellers (66 trimmed + 19 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for NG holders?

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds: 35 of 227 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% 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 NG?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 133 out of 227 hedge funds have held NG 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.