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PDF SOLUTIONS INC (PDFS)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — PDFS

Based on 174 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PDFS 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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High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
174 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 185 funds (reached 2023 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+10 new funds entered over the past year (+6% 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 — 54% buying

94 buying81 selling
Last quarter: 94 funds bought or added vs 81 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 (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 26 → 27 → 37 → 29. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

64% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 17% new
112 out of 174 hedge funds have held PDFS 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

21 → 26 → 27 → 37 → 29 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 26 → 27 → 37 → 29. A growing number of institutions are discovering PDFS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 13% 1-2yr 21% new
Of 174 current holders: 115 (66%) 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 — 32% AUM from major funds

32% from top-100 AUM funds
33 of 174 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 — PDFS

In 2025 Q4, 94 hedge funds were net buyers of PDFS (29 opened a new position, 65 added to an existing one), while 81 reduced or exited (55 trimmed, 26 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 32% of total institutional value in PDFS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 174.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PDFS

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

Market Analysis: PDFS

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Company Profile: PDFS

Technology Software - Application

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.

37 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
2.7
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: PDFS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 174 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 174 172 1.16%
13F Shares 30M 30M 2.8%
Total Value $868M $764M 13.62%
New Positions 29 37 -8
Increased Positions 66 61 +5
Closed Positions 26 28 -2
Reduced Positions 55 53 +2
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

174 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of PDFS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Silverberg Bernstein Capital Management LLC 8.52% 472,883 $15.5M
2 Roubaix Capital, LLC 2.78% 181,937 $6.0M
3 EMERALD MUTUAL FUND ADVISERS TRUST 0.94% 594,610 $19.4M
4 EMERALD ADVISERS, LLC 0.89% 860,819 $28.2M
5 Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC 0.67% 81,365 $2.7M
6 CROWN ADVISORS MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.54% 25,000
7 Significant Wealth Partners LLC 0.36% 8,934 $292K
8 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.26% 9,550 $312K
9 WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.14% 1,255,559 $41.1M
10 Clarus Group, Inc. 0.12% 10,553 $345K
11 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 0.11% 507,737 $16.6M
12 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.06% 30,378
13 CVA Family Office, LLC 0.06% 17,774 $581K
14 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 0.05% 19,976 $653K
15 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 15,897 $520K
16 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.04% 9,188 $301K
17 CenterBook Partners LP 0.03% 17,405 $569K
18 Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. 0.02% 328,905 $10.8M
19 INTRUST BANK NA 0.02% 9,286 $304K
20 AlphaQuest LLC 0.02% 13,785 $393K
21 Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.02% 441,716 $14.4M
22 Williams Jones Wealth Management, LLC. 0.01% 32,000 $1.0M
23 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 14,200
24 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 0.01% 16,385 $536K
25 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 17,253
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — PDF SOLUTIONS INC (PDFS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PDFS?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 94 funds bought or added vs 81 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 PDFS holders?

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds: 33 of 174 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% 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 PDFS?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 112 out of 174 hedge funds have held PDFS 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.