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Netapp Inc (NTAP)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -37
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — NTAP

Based on 865 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their NTAP positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
865 hedge funds hold NTAP 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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Steady growth — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+51 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

439 buying456 selling
Last quarter: 456 funds reduced or exited vs 439 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-31 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 141 → 114 → 135 → 104. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 17% new
558 out of 865 hedge funds have held NTAP 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 — ~104 new funds/quarter

96 → 141 → 114 → 135 → 104 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 141 → 114 → 135 → 104. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 892 holders: 606 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 92 entered 1–2 years ago, and 194 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds

61% from top-100 AUM funds
67 of 858 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in NTAP. 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 — NTAP

In 2026 Q1, 439 hedge funds were net buyers of NTAP (104 opened a new position, 335 added to an existing one), while 456 reduced or exited (315 trimmed, 141 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 61% of total institutional value in NTAP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -37 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 865.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NTAP

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

Market Analysis: NTAP

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

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

63 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: NTAP
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 4 days 856 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 856 900 -4.89%
13F Shares 195M 197M -0.94%
Total Value $19.02B $21.00B -9.43%
New Positions 101 135 -34
Increased Positions 326 298 +28
Closed Positions 145 98 +47
Reduced Positions 304 332 -28
Total Calls 16 20 -20.0%
Total Puts 17 23 -26.09%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.06 1.15 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

856 + investors

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

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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.
Top 25 NTAP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Lyrical Asset Management LP 4.84% 2,465,831 $381.6M
2 Palouse Capital Management, Inc. 3.50% 36,299 $5.6M
3 Seizert Capital Partners, LLC 3.06% 479,743 $74.2M
4 AIMZ Investment Advisors, LLC 2.34% 55,037 $8.5M
5 Kepler Cheuvreux (Suisse) SA 2.10% 237,382 $36.7M
6 Edmond de Rothschild Holding S.A. 1.69% 828,205 $128.2M
7 Skba Capital Management LLC 1.65% 64,435 $10.0M
8 UNICOM Systems, Inc. 1.55% 153,500 $23.8M
9 Core Alternative Capital 1.47% 31,729 $4.9M
10 Oak Associates Ltd /Oh/ 1.46% 168,552 $26.1M
11 L2 Asset Management, LLC 1.44% 89,426 $13.8M
12 Hilltop Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.43% 18,634 $2.9M
13 Abacus FCF Advisors LLC 1.40% 49,193 $7.6M
14 Forteris Wealth Management INC. 1.39% 10,980 $1.7M
15 Epoch Investment Partners, Inc. 1.29% 1,470,539 $227.6M
16 Retireful, LLC 1.20% 8,321 $1.3M
17 Wedge Capital Management L L P/Nc 1.17% 457,445 $70.8M
18 Aurora Investment Counsel 1.08% 13,536 $2.1M
19 Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich 1.05% 310,200 $48.0M
20 Railway Pension Investments Ltd 1.03% 531,250 $82.2M
21 Distillate Capital Partners LLC 0.97% 120,501 $18.6M
22 Virtus Family Office LLC 0.97% 7,926 $1.2M
23 Monetta Financial Services Inc 0.94% 9,000 $1.4M
24 Wills Financial Group LLC 0.90% 16,009 $2.5M
25 Moran Wealth Management, LLC 0.88% 209,544 $32.4M
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 — Netapp Inc (NTAP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NTAP?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their NTAP positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for NTAP?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 456 funds reduced or exited vs 439 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 NTAP holders?

Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds: 67 of 858 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in NTAP. 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 NTAP?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 558 out of 865 hedge funds have held NTAP 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.

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