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Quinstreet Inc (QNST)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +8
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — QNST

Based on 218 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 QNST 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
218 hedge funds hold QNST 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding QNST is almost the same as a year ago (+7 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

133 buying98 selling
Last quarter: 133 funds bought or added vs 98 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 (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new QNST position: 34 → 30 → 32 → 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 22% new
131 out of 218 hedge funds have held QNST 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 +1%, value -19%

Value
-18%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: funds added +1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -19%. 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

39 → 34 → 30 → 32 → 40 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 34 → 30 → 32 → 40. A growing number of institutions are discovering QNST each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 220 holders: 150 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 20 entered 1–2 years ago, and 50 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 216 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in QNST. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — QNST

In 2026 Q1, 133 hedge funds were net buyers of QNST (40 opened a new position, 93 added to an existing one), while 98 reduced or exited (66 trimmed, 32 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 51% of total institutional value in QNST is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 218.

Hedge Fund Ownership: QNST

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

Market Analysis: QNST

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Company Profile: QNST

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Quinstreet Inc (QNST) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much QNST has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLC) 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 · 47d ago
QNST
+39.9%
XLC
+5.4%

QNST outperformed XLC by +34.5% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 2d ago
QNST
+0.0%
XLC
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, QNST outperformed XLC 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.

22 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: QNST
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 3 days 217 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 217 210 3.33%
13F Shares 53M 53M 0.6%
Total Value $614M $756M -18.76%
New Positions 39 32 +7
Increased Positions 92 80 +12
Closed Positions 32 31 +1
Reduced Positions 65 81 -16
Total Calls 3 1 200.0%
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 2.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

217 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in QNST. 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 QNST holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Jacobs Asset Management, LLC 8.76% 950,000 $13.9M
2 Private Capital Management, LLC 6.06% 4,699,512 $68.8M
3 Mill Road Capital Management LLC 3.75% 518,879 $7.6M
4 Heartland Advisors Inc 0.39% 600,000 $8.8M
5 Tripletail Wealth Management, LLC 0.25% 13,910 $220K
6 Royce & Associates LP 0.20% 1,716,828 $25.2M
7 Equitable Trust Co 0.14% 222,950 $3.3M
8 NewEdge Wealth, LLC 0.12% 829,840 $12.2M
9 Kings Path Partners LLC 0.12% 20,725 $321K
10 Algert Global LLC 0.09% 500,476 $7.3M
11 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.06% 1,148,269 $16.8M
12 K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc 0.06% 26,700 $391K
13 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.05% 156,000 $2.3M
14 Axq Capital, LP 0.05% 29,394 $431K
15 State of Wyoming 0.04% 27,314 $400K
16 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.04% 15,126 $222K
17 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.04% 103,178 $1.5M
18 XTX Topco Ltd 0.03% 158,748 $2.3M
19 Horizon Investments, LLC 0.03% 64,846 $2.5M
20 Lazard Asset Management LLC 0.03% 1,204,068 $17.6M
21 Globeflex Capital L P 0.02% 12,834 $188K
22 Intech Investment Management LLC 0.02% 130,350 $1.9M
23 BankPlus Trust Department 0.01% 4,277 $63K
24 Aqr Capital Management LLC 0.01% 2,521,654 $36.9M
25 Procyon Advisors, LLC 0.01% 18,475 $271K
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 — Quinstreet Inc (QNST)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for QNST?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 133 funds bought or added vs 98 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 QNST holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 216 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in QNST. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held QNST?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 131 out of 218 hedge funds have held QNST 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 Quinstreet Inc (QNST) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QNST has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), QNST has gained +39.9% vs +5.4% for XLC. 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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