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Navigator Hldgs Ltd (NVGS)

175 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in NVGS. 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
↑ +22
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — NVGS

Based on 176 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NVGS 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
176 hedge funds hold NVGS 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 — +45% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+55 new funds entered over the past year (+45% 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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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

106 buying66 selling
Last quarter: 106 funds were net buyers (40 opened a brand new position + 66 added to an existing one). Only 66 were sellers (48 trimmed + 18 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NVGS position: 28 → 38 → 31 → 40. 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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47% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 47% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 28% new
82 out of 176 hedge funds have held NVGS 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 — ~40 new funds/quarter

20 → 28 → 38 → 31 → 40 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 28 → 38 → 31 → 40. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 56% veterans vs 32% newcomers

■ 56% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 32% new
Entry-cohort mix of 181 holders: 102 (56%) are 2+ year veterans, 21 entered 1–2 years ago, and 58 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds

30% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 175 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — 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 — NVGS

In 2026 Q1, 106 hedge funds were net buyers of NVGS (40 opened a new position, 66 added to an existing one), while 66 reduced or exited (48 trimmed, 18 sold completely) — a 62% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 30% of total institutional value in NVGS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +22 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 176.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NVGS

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

Market Analysis: NVGS

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Company Profile: NVGS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Navigator Hldgs Ltd (NVGS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NVGS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLE) 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 · 45d ago
NVGS
+12.7%
XLE
+16.6%

NVGS outperformed XLE by -3.9% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 0d ago
NVGS
+0.0%
XLE
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, NVGS outperformed XLE by +0.0% .

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.

13 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
2.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NVGS
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 5 days 175 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 175 154 13.64%
13F Shares 25M 21M 18.3%
Total Value $433M $364M 19.13%
New Positions 39 31 +8
Increased Positions 66 52 +14
Closed Positions 18 15 +3
Reduced Positions 46 52 -6
Total Calls 4 1 300.0%
Total Puts 2 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

175 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in NVGS. 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.
Top 25 NVGS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Minerva Advisors LLC 3.49% 296,212 $5.5M
2 Robotti Robert 1.61% 535,531 $10.0M
3 Hartree Partners, LP 0.99% 249,830 $4.7M
4 1492 Capital Management LLC 0.87% 158,744 $3.0M
5 Teton Advisors, LLC 0.87% 81,000 $1.5M
6 Marnell Management LLC 0.71% 99,545 $1.9M
7 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.66% 532,647 $9.9M
8 GeoSphere Capital Management, LLC 0.56% 92,000 $1.7M
9 Estabrook Capital Management 0.39% 153,358 $2.9M
10 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.27% 23,113 $404K
11 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.17% 527,777 $9.8M
12 Needham Investment Management LLC 0.16% 286,000 $5.3M
13 Royce & Associates LP 0.15% 1,007,624 $18.8M
14 Ellsworth Advisors, LLC 0.13% 38,012 $810K
15 Encompass Capital Advisors LLC 0.13% 200,000 $3.7M
16 683 Capital Management, LLC 0.13% 140,000 $2.6M
17 PDT Partners, LLC 0.09% 93,574 $1.7M
18 Oppenheimer & Co Inc 0.08% 405,264 $7.6M
19 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.08% 453,000 $8.4M
20 Kiker Wealth Management, LLC 0.07% 10,000 $186K
21 Tectonic Advisors LLC 0.07% 80,402 $1.5M
22 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.07% 22,231 $414K
23 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.06% 128,614 $2.4M
24 First Manhattan CO. LLC. 0.05% 1,155,737 $21.5M
25 Wellington Shields & Co., LLC 0.05% 12,870 $240K
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 — Navigator Hldgs Ltd (NVGS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NVGS?

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

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 106 funds were net buyers (40 opened a brand new position + 66 added to an existing one). Only 66 were sellers (48 trimmed + 18 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for NVGS holders?

Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds: 40 of 175 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held NVGS?

47% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 82 out of 176 hedge funds have held NVGS 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 Navigator Hldgs Ltd (NVGS) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NVGS has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), NVGS has gained +12.7% vs +16.6% for XLE. 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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