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PAYSIGN INC (PAYS)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -6
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — PAYS

Based on 113 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · 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 PAYS 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 (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
113 hedge funds hold PAYS 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 — +24% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+22 new funds entered over the past year (+24% 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 — 52% buying

60 buying55 selling
Last quarter: 60 funds bought or added vs 55 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.
⚠️

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-27 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 27 → 39 → 12. 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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44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

44% conviction (2yr+) 30% medium 26% new
50 out of 113 hedge funds have held PAYS 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +3%, value -16%

Value
-15%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: funds added +3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -16%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

17 → 9 → 27 → 39 → 12 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 27 → 39 → 12. A growing number of institutions are discovering PAYS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

60% veterans 10% 1-2yr 30% new
Of 118 current holders: 71 (60%) 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.

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

26% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 113 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — 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 — PAYS

In 2025 Q4, 60 hedge funds were net buyers of PAYS (12 opened a new position, 48 added to an existing one), while 55 reduced or exited (37 trimmed, 18 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 26% of total institutional value in PAYS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -6 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 113.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PAYS

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

Market Analysis: PAYS

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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.

24 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: PAYS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 2 days 115 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 115 117 -1.71%
13F Shares 25M 24M 3.08%
Total Value $127M $150M -15.61%
New Positions 12 36 -24
Increased Positions 48 41 +7
Closed Positions 17 13 +4
Reduced Positions 44 34 +10
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.33 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

115 + investors

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of PAYS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Topline Capital Management, LLC 4.52% 4,639,061 $27.4M
2 Palisades Investment Partners, LLC 2.30% 993,896 $5.9M
3 1248 Management, LLC 1.36% 497,435 $2.9M
4 Joule Financial, LLC 1.06% 614,175 $3.6M
5 PUNCH & ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.70% 2,058,210 $12.1M
6 FNY Investment Advisers, LLC 0.32% 123,000
7 AWM Investment Company, Inc. 0.25% 385,965 $2.3M
8 Penbrook Management LLC 0.25% 55,785 $329K
9 THOMPSON SIEGEL & WALMSLEY LLC 0.17% 1,666,950 $10K
10 Militia Capital Management LLC 0.11% 79,800 $471K
11 State of Wyoming 0.07% 102,283 $603K
12 BARD ASSOCIATES INC 0.07% 47,697 $281K
13 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.06% 153,026
14 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.05% 778,183 $4.6M
15 INVESTORS ASSET MANAGEMENT OF GEORGIA INC /GA/ /ADV 0.02% 10,000 $59K
16 Arista Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 29,285 $173K
17 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.01% 1,531,072 $9.0M
18 CONNORS INVESTOR SERVICES INC 0.01% 21,000 $124K
19 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 88,670 $523K
20 Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. 0.01% 44,172 $261K
21 JACOBS LEVY EQUITY MANAGEMENT, INC 0.01% 348,990 $2.1M
22 Centiva Capital, LP 0.01% 148,292 $875K
23 OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC 0.01% 107,077 $632K
24 PANAGORA ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.01% 249,544 $1.5M
25 Walleye Capital LLC 0.00% 188,143 $1.1M
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 — PAYSIGN INC (PAYS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PAYS?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their PAYS 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 PAYS?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 60 funds bought or added vs 55 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 PAYS holders?

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds: 35 of 113 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% 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 PAYS?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 50 out of 113 hedge funds have held PAYS 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.