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Pdf Solutions Inc (PDFS)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +23
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — PDFS

Based on 207 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 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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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
207 hedge funds hold PDFS 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 — +25% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+42 new funds entered over the past year (+25% 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. The peak was reached in just 4 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

111 buying79 selling
Last quarter: 111 funds bought or added vs 79 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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More new buyers each quarter (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new PDFS position: 27 → 38 → 30 → 42. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 23% new
116 out of 207 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

26 → 27 → 38 → 30 → 42 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 27 → 38 → 30 → 42. 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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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 28% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Entry-cohort mix of 208 holders: 133 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 17 entered 1–2 years ago, and 58 (28%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 206 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 2026 Q1, 111 hedge funds were net buyers of PDFS (42 opened a new position, 69 added to an existing one), while 79 reduced or exited (60 trimmed, 19 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 38% of total institutional value in PDFS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +23 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 207.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PDFS

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

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: PDFS
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 2 days 206 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 206 183 12.57%
13F Shares 32M 31M 5.9%
Total Value $1.05B $870M 20.38%
New Positions 41 29 +12
Increased Positions 70 68 +2
Closed Positions 18 26 -8
Reduced Positions 59 60 -1
Total Calls 1 0 100%
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

206 + investors

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

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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 PDFS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Samjo Management, LLC 13.25% 548,285 $38.8M
2 Silverberg Bernstein Capital Management LLC 12.63% 465,823 $33.0M
3 Ranger Investment Management, L.P. 5.15% 1,149,647 $81.4M
4 Divisar Capital Management LLC 5.02% 307,879 $21.8M
5 Gem Investment Advisors, LLC 4.58% 105,526 $7.5M
6 Needham Investment Management LLC 4.40% 2,065,000 $146.2M
7 Ophir Asset Management Pty Ltd 3.54% 607,343 $43.0M
8 Shannon River Fund Management LLC 2.34% 369,776 $26.2M
9 Pillsbury Lake Capital LLC 2.28% 117,854 $8.3M
10 Crown Advisors Management, INC. 1.55% 40,000 $2.8M
11 Emerald Advisers, LLC 1.47% 884,294 $62.6M
12 Brown Capital Management LLC 1.45% 102,231 $7.2M
13 Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust 1.41% 566,429 $40.1M
14 Roubaix Capital, LLC 1.36% 53,546 $3.8M
15 Snyder Capital Management L P 1.26% 1,033,997 $73.2M
16 Bridge City Capital, LLC 1.24% 76,507 $5.4M
17 HERALD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd 1.15% 119,667 $8.5M
18 Bouvel Investment Partners, LLC 1.01% 63,352 $4.5M
19 Riverwater Partners LLC 0.94% 44,866 $3.2M
20 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 0.91% 203,136 $14.4M
21 ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC 0.81% 274,537 $19.4M
22 Significant Wealth Partners LLC 0.69% 8,949 $634K
23 Wasatch Advisors LP 0.64% 1,380,739 $97.7M
24 Oberweis Asset Management Inc/ 0.62% 426,400 $30.2M
25 Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC 0.56% 163,000 $11.5M
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 — Pdf Solutions Inc (PDFS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PDFS?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 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 — 58% buying: Last quarter: 111 funds bought or added vs 79 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 — 38% AUM from major funds: 42 of 206 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% 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?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 116 out of 207 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.

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