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Netscout Sys Inc (NTCT)

309 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in NTCT. 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
↑ +26
Streak
7Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — NTCT

Based on 310 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NTCT 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
310 hedge funds hold NTCT 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
+72 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 — 56% buying

165 buying129 selling
Last quarter: 165 funds bought or added vs 129 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 — ~58 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 31 → 47 → 53 → 58. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 26% new
178 out of 310 hedge funds have held NTCT 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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Value +40% but shares only +3% — price-driven

Value
+40%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +40%, but actual share count only changed +3%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

35 → 31 → 47 → 53 → 58 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 31 → 47 → 53 → 58. A growing number of institutions are discovering NTCT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 29% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Entry-cohort mix of 313 holders: 198 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 25 entered 1–2 years ago, and 90 (29%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

63% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 309 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in NTCT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — NTCT

In 2026 Q2, 165 hedge funds were net buyers of NTCT (58 opened a new position, 107 added to an existing one), while 129 reduced or exited (97 trimmed, 32 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 7 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 63% of total institutional value in NTCT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +26 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 310.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NTCT

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

Market Analysis: NTCT

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Company Profile: NTCT

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Netscout Sys Inc (NTCT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NTCT has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 53d ago
NTCT
-11.6%
XLK
-3.7%

NTCT outperformed XLK by -7.9% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 8d ago
NTCT
-3.0%
XLK
-3.4%

Since the filing became public, NTCT outperformed XLK by +0.4% .

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.

16 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NTCT
309 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 309 284 8.8%
13F Shares 69M 66M 3.15%
Total Value $2.73B $1.95B 40.08%
New Positions 58 53 +5
Increased Positions 107 103 +4
Closed Positions 32 27 +5
Reduced Positions 96 83 +13
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

309 + investors

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

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Top 25 NTCT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Riverwater Partners LLC 1.69% 130,664 $5.7M
2 Verdad Advisers, LP 1.38% 33,128 $1.4M
3 Leuthold Group, LLC 0.76% 173,744 $7.6M
4 Odyssean, LLC 0.51% 71,772 $3.1M
5 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.47% 613,489 $26.7M
6 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.43% 59,664 $2.6M
7 IQ EQ FUND MANAGEMENT (IRELAND) Ltd 0.33% 119,631 $5.2M
8 Rodgers Brothers Inc. 0.33% 78,175 $3.4M
9 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.31% 307,795 $13.4M
10 Compass Financial Management LLC 0.28% 54,181 $2.3M
11 Neo Ivy Capital Management 0.22% 22,157 $965K
12 Defiance ETFs, LLC 0.17% 285,635 $12.3M
13 Impax Asset Management Group plc 0.13% 470,000 $20.5M
14 LeConte Wealth Management, LLC 0.13% 5,392 $235K
15 New Age Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.11% 61,978 $2.7M
16 Alhambra Investment Management LLC 0.11% 5,962 $260K
17 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.11% 109,218 $4.8M
18 Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. 0.11% 2,056,142 $89.5M
19 RHS Financial, LLC 0.10% 5,615 $245K
20 Jupiter Asset Management Ltd 0.09% 421,435 $18.4M
21 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.08% 22,353 $973K
22 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.08% 340,099 $14.8M
23 Massar Capital Management, LP 0.07% 16,804 $732K
24 Algert Global LLC 0.07% 130,935 $5.7M
25 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.07% 50,585 $2.2M
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 — Netscout Sys Inc (NTCT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NTCT?

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row: For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NTCT 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 NTCT?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 165 funds bought or added vs 129 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 NTCT holders?

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 309 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in NTCT. 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 NTCT?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 178 out of 310 hedge funds have held NTCT 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 Netscout Sys Inc (NTCT) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NTCT has moved -3.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -3.4% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.4%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), NTCT has gained -11.6% vs -3.7% for XLK. 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.

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