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NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +14
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — NHC

Based on 205 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NHC 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
205 hedge funds hold NHC 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 — +21% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+35 new funds entered over the past year (+21% 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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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

102 buying90 selling
Last quarter: 102 funds bought or added vs 90 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~32 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 24 → 32 → 36 → 32. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 21% new
120 out of 205 hedge funds have held NHC 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

15 → 24 → 32 → 36 → 32 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 24 → 32 → 36 → 32. A growing number of institutions are discovering NHC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 61% veterans ■ 17% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Of 205 current holders: 126 (61%) 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 — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 205 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in NHC. 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 — NHC

In 2025 Q4, 102 hedge funds were net buyers of NHC (32 opened a new position, 70 added to an existing one), while 90 reduced or exited (72 trimmed, 18 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 44% of total institutional value in NHC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +14 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 205.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NHC

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

Market Analysis: NHC

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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.

40 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
7.0
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NHC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 5 days 205 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 205 192 6.77%
13F Shares 10M 9M 4.07%
Total Value $1.35B $1.15B 17.4%
New Positions 32 36 -4
Increased Positions 70 58 +12
Closed Positions 18 22 -4
Reduced Positions 73 67 +6
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of NHC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Morgan Stanley Institutional Investment Advisors LLC 16.00% 1,038,804 $165.9M
2 M Holdings Securities, Inc. 4.99% 462,411 $74K
3 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 2.60% 60,400 $9.6M
4 Bridge City Capital, LLC 0.72% 16,194 $2.6M
5 Militia Capital Management LLC 0.64% 17,700 $2.8M
6 SYSTEMATIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LP 0.43% 116,248 $18.6M
7 CENTRAL VALLEY ADVISORS, LLC 0.23% 5,352 $855K
8 DENALI ADVISORS LLC 0.23% 13,100 $2.1M
9 Ellsworth Advisors, LLC 0.15% 4,910 $784K
10 OAK ASSOCIATES LTD /OH/ 0.13% 11,724 $1.9M
11 ALPS ADVISORS INC 0.12% 157,840 $25.2M
12 INCEPTIONR LLC 0.11% 2,911 $465K
13 Reliant Investment Management, LLC 0.11% 1,400 $224K
14 Hood River Capital Management LLC 0.09% 55,874 $8.9M
15 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.08% 335,517 $53.6M
16 CSM Advisors, LLC 0.08% 20,565 $3K
17 JAMES INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. 0.08% 4,456 $712K
18 Vest Financial, LLC 0.08% 39,364 $6.3M
19 MARTINGALE ASSET MANAGEMENT L P 0.07% 18,119 $2.9M
20 Wheelhouse Advisory Group LLC 0.07% 1,264 $202K
21 Summit Global Investments 0.07% 7,093 $1K
22 FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP 0.06% 530,302 $84.7M
23 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.05% 4,003 $639K
24 LEUTHOLD GROUP, LLC 0.05% 3,063 $489K
25 AlphaQuest LLC 0.05% 5,908 $810K
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 — NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NHC?

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

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 102 funds bought or added vs 90 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for NHC holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 34 of 205 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in NHC. 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 NHC?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 120 out of 205 hedge funds have held NHC 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.