National Healthcare Corp (NHC) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy National Healthcare Corp (NHC) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NHC has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), NHC gained +5.8% vs +5.5% for XLV. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

National Healthcare Corp (NHC)

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

Smart Money Signals — NHC

Based on 235 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 4 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

235 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 — +30% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+54 new funds entered over the past year (+30% 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

119 buying104 selling

Last quarter: 119 funds bought or added vs 104 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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More new buyers each quarter (+11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new NHC position: 33 → 37 → 33 → 44. 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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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 23% new

129 out of 235 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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Steady discovery — ~44 new funds/quarter

24 → 33 → 37 → 33 → 44 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 33 → 37 → 33 → 44. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 26% new

Entry-cohort mix of 236 holders: 148 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 26 entered 1–2 years ago, and 62 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds

46 of 234 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% 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.

3.9

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	235	219	7.31%
13F Shares	10M	10M	3.41%
Total Value	$1.54B	$1.35B	13.96%
New Positions	44	33	+11
Increased Positions	75	74	+1
Closed Positions	28	18	+10
Reduced Positions	75	78	-3
Total Calls	1	2	-50.0%
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

235

219

7.31%

13F Shares

10M

3.41%

Total Value

$1.54B

$1.35B

13.96%

New Positions

+11

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

+10

Reduced Positions

-3

Total Calls

-50.0%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

235 + investors

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

QUARTER:

2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 NHC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Morgan Stanley Institutional Investment Advisors LLC	20.31%	1,028,534	$217.4M
2	Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC	4.16%	59,428	$12.6M
3	Bridge City Capital, LLC	0.77%	15,883	$3.4M
4	Denali Advisors LLC	0.49%	22,900	$4.8M
5	Verdad Advisers, LP	0.46%	2,295	$485K
6	Systematic Financial Management LP	0.46%	109,086	$23.1M
7	Central Valley Advisors, LLC	0.29%	5,352	$1.1M
8	Militia Capital Management LLC	0.29%	17,700	$2.8M
9	Eversept Partners, LP	0.24%	22,116	$4.7M
10	Ellsworth Advisors, LLC	0.18%	4,966	$1.1M
11	Oak Associates Ltd /Oh/	0.14%	11,724	$2.5M
12	Hood River Capital Management LLC	0.12%	80,653	$17.0M
13	Vest Financial, LLC	0.11%	50,088	$10.6M
14	Reliant Investment Management, LLC	0.11%	1,400	$296K
15	James Investment Research, INC.	0.10%	4,456	$942K
16	Wheelhouse Advisory Group LLC	0.09%	1,577	$333K
17	Martingale Asset Management L P	0.09%	18,519	$3.9M
18	First Trust Advisors LP	0.09%	730,573	$154.4M
19	Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP	0.09%	7,891	$1.7M
20	Renaissance Technologies LLC	0.09%	299,717	$63.3M
21	Alps Advisors Inc	0.09%	87,660	$18.5M
22	Baron Wealth Management LLC	0.07%	1,258	$266K
23	Leuthold Group, LLC	0.07%	3,063	$647K
24	Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC	0.06%	25,197	$5.3M
25	Prairie Wealth Advisors, Inc.	0.05%	—	$229K

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 — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 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: 119 funds bought or added vs 104 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 — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 234 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% 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?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 129 out of 235 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.

Is it too late to buy National Healthcare Corp (NHC) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NHC has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), NHC has gained +5.8% vs +5.5% for XLV. 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.

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National Healthcare Corp (NHC)

Smart Money Signals — NHC

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +30% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 53% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+11 vs last Q)

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~44 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 26% newcomers

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

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