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QUINSTREET INC (QNST)

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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — QNST

Based on 209 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 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
209 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 — 50% buying

112 buying113 selling
Last quarter: 112 funds bought or added vs 113 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 — ~32 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 39 → 34 → 30 → 32. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 17% new
130 out of 209 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

48 → 39 → 34 → 30 → 32 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 39 → 34 → 30 → 32. QNST is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 71% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Of 212 current holders: 151 (71%) 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 — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds
50 of 209 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.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 2025 Q4, 112 hedge funds were net buyers of QNST (32 opened a new position, 80 added to an existing one), while 113 reduced or exited (82 trimmed, 31 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 38% of total institutional value in QNST is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 209.

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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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.

36 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: QNST
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 3 days 201 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 201 198 1.52%
13F Shares 52M 52M 1.6%
Total Value $752M $797M -5.54%
New Positions 32 29 +3
Increased Positions 77 84 -7
Closed Positions 31 24 +7
Reduced Positions 79 71 +8
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 2.0 2.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of QNST — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 JACOBS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 8.15% 1,134,300 $13.6M
2 Private Capital Management, LLC 5.28% 4,415,402 $53.0M
3 Mill Road Capital Management LLC 3.27% 518,879 $6.2M
4 Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC 0.61% 171,408 $2K
5 Wakefield Asset Management LLLP 0.35% 109,648 $1.3M
6 HEARTLAND ADVISORS INC 0.31% 500,000 $6.0M
7 Tripletail Wealth Management, LLC 0.23% 13,910 $168K
8 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.19% 1,574,293 $18.9M
9 Gillson Capital LP 0.16% 161,046 $2K
10 NewEdge Wealth, LLC 0.13% 889,255 $10.7M
11 THOMPSON SIEGEL & WALMSLEY LLC 0.12% 587,499 $7K
12 GLOBEFLEX CAPITAL L P 0.09% 50,987 $612K
13 VARCOV Co. 0.09% 19,884 $239K
14 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.07% 52,120 $839K
15 AlphaQuest LLC 0.07% 83,036 $1.2M
16 EQUITABLE TRUST CO 0.06% 114,565 $1.4M
17 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.06% 28,312 $340K
18 K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc 0.05% 27,600 $331K
19 JACOBS LEVY EQUITY MANAGEMENT, INC 0.05% 946,760 $11.4M
20 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.05% 13,412 $161K
21 ALGERT GLOBAL LLC 0.05% 254,120 $3K
22 Dockside LLC 0.05% 15,063 $181K
23 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.04% 134,400 $1.6M
24 Summit Global Investments 0.04% 59,265 —
25 LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.03% 1,441,113 $17.3M
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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 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 — 50% buying: Last quarter: 112 funds bought or added vs 113 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?

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds: 50 of 209 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 QNST?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 130 out of 209 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.

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.