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Nucor Corp (NUE)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +38
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — NUE

Based on 1371 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NUE 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
1,371 hedge funds hold NUE 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+213 new funds entered over the past year (+18% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

662 buying579 selling
Last quarter: 662 funds bought or added vs 579 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-53 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 153 → 141 → 211 → 158. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 16% new
906 out of 1,371 hedge funds have held NUE 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

152 → 153 → 141 → 211 → 158 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 153 → 141 → 211 → 158. A growing number of institutions are discovering NUE each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,421 holders: 1,000 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 150 entered 1–2 years ago, and 271 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
67 of 1363 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in NUE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — NUE

In 2026 Q1, 662 hedge funds were net buyers of NUE (158 opened a new position, 504 added to an existing one), while 579 reduced or exited (459 trimmed, 120 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 52% of total institutional value in NUE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +38 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1371.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NUE

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

Market Analysis: NUE

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Company Profile: NUE

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Nucor Corp (NUE) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NUE has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 84d ago
NUE
+44.8%
SPY
+14.9%

NUE outperformed SPY by +29.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 39d ago
NUE
+7.9%
SPY
+1.1%

Since the filing became public, NUE outperformed SPY by +6.8% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

72 top-rated funds 6 high-conviction
Consensus
8.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
4.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NUE
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1354 1333 1.58%
13F Shares 180M 187M -4.08%
Total Value $29.56B $30.39B -2.72%
New Positions 154 211 -57
Increased Positions 493 453 +40
Closed Positions 133 91 +42
Reduced Positions 436 442 -6
Total Calls 29 27 7.41%
Total Puts 27 28 -3.57%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.93 1.04 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 NUE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Mustico Financial Group, INC. 6.69% 56,665 $9.6M
2 Lakeside Advisors, INC. 5.25% 46,545 $7.9M
3 Slate Path Capital LP 5.13% 2,041,470 $345.2M
4 Grace & White Inc /Ny 3.62% 121,352 $20.5M
5 Seaview Investment Managers LLC 3.33% 54,588 $9.2M
6 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co 3.23% 24,206,873 $4.09B
7 Berkshire Asset Management LLC/Pa 2.61% 360,065 $60.9M
8 United Capital Management of KS, Inc. 2.17% 84,687 $14.3M
9 Graphene Investments SAS 2.12% 18,700 $3.2M
10 Peninsula Asset Management Inc 2.06% 23,855 $4.0M
11 apricus wealth, LLC 2.00% 24,311 $4.1M
12 Searle & CO. 1.93% 45,383 $7.7M
13 TradeWell Securities, LLC. 1.91% 26,888 $4.5M
14 Trinity Street Asset Management LLP 1.82% 156,826 $26.5M
15 Horrell Capital Management, Inc. 1.73% 22,447 $3.8M
16 Bonness Enterprises Inc 1.68% 27,135 $4.6M
17 Hudson Capital Management LLC 1.66% 37,942 $6.4M
18 Strid Group, LLC 1.60% 76,459 $12.9M
19 Ostrum Asset Management 1.60% 168,444 $28.5M
20 Agp Franklin, LLC 1.55% 18,348 $3.1M
21 William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. 1.54% 21,457 $2.6M
22 Oceanic Investment Management LTD 1.53% 10,673 $1.8M
23 Decker Wealth Management LLC 1.53% 39,858 $6.7M
24 Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. 1.45% 851,805 $144.0M
25 SMA Capital LLC 1.40% 19,137 $3.2M
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 — Nucor Corp (NUE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NUE?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NUE 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 NUE?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 662 funds bought or added vs 579 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 NUE holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 67 of 1363 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in NUE. 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 NUE?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 906 out of 1,371 hedge funds have held NUE 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 Nucor Corp (NUE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NUE has moved +7.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +6.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NUE has gained +44.8% vs +14.9% for SPY. 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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