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NAVIGATOR HLDGS LTD (NVGS)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +16
Streak
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — NVGS

Based on 151 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 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
151 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 — +39% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+42 new funds entered over the past year (+39% 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 — 55% buying

82 buying67 selling
Last quarter: 82 funds bought or added vs 67 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 — ~31 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 20 → 28 → 36 → 31. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 32% new
74 out of 151 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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Growing discovery — still being found

9 → 20 → 28 → 36 → 31 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 20 → 28 → 36 → 31. A growing number of institutions are discovering NVGS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 57% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 57% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 34% new
Of 152 current holders: 87 (57%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Strong quality — 21% AUM from major funds

21% from top-100 AUM funds
29 of 151 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 21% 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 2025 Q4, 82 hedge funds were net buyers of NVGS (31 opened a new position, 51 added to an existing one), while 67 reduced or exited (52 trimmed, 15 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 21% of total institutional value in NVGS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +16 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 151.

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

Energy Oil & Gas Midstream

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

9 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
4.3
/ 10
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Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NVGS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 152 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 152 138 10.14%
13F Shares 21M 21M 1.5%
Total Value $362M $319M 13.44%
New Positions 31 36 -5
Increased Positions 54 36 +18
Closed Positions 15 18 -3
Reduced Positions 53 50 +3
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 2 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 2.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

152 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of NVGS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Gagnon Advisors, LLC 7.68% 539,881 $10.4M
2 GAGNON SECURITIES LLC 3.96% 886,631 $17.1M
3 1492 Capital Management LLC 1.31% 178,024 $3.4M
4 STEINBERG ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 1.28% 102,185 $2.0M
5 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 1.06% 661,790 $12.8M
6 HARVEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 0.72% 163,761 $3.2M
7 MQS Management LLC 0.28% 21,297 $412K
8 R Squared Ltd 0.23% 21,476 $415K
9 First Dallas Securities Inc. 0.10% 13,800 $267K
10 OPPENHEIMER & CO INC 0.10% 406,854 $7.9M
11 TECTONIC ADVISORS LLC 0.09% 92,106 $1.8M
12 Kiker Wealth Management, LLC 0.09% 10,000 $193K
13 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.09% 71,955 $1K
14 Wellington Shields & Co., LLC 0.06% 12,870 $249K
15 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.03% 11,760 $227K
16 LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT 0.03% 671,078 $13K
17 SCS Capital Management LLC 0.02% 86,640 $1.7M
18 Quent Capital, LLC 0.02% 11,728 $227K
19 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.01% 4,696 $91K
20 LOS ANGELES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.01% 84,947 $1.6M
21 ZIONS BANCORPORATION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION /UT/ 0.01% 4,057 $78K
22 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLS RETRMT SYS 0.00% 36,975 $715K
23 Sanctuary Advisors, LLC 0.00% 34,145 $660K
24 NEW YORK STATE COMMON RETIREMENT FUND 0.00% 87,435 $1.7M
25 Parallel Advisors, LLC 0.00% 6,633 $128K
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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 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?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 82 funds bought or added vs 67 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 NVGS holders?

Strong quality — 21% AUM from major funds: 29 of 151 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 21% 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?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 74 out of 151 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.

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.