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SONO TEK CORP (SOTK)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +2
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
65%

Smart Money Signals — SOTK

Based on 27 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SOTK 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
27 hedge funds hold SOTK 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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Steady growth — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+3 new funds entered over the past year (+12% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

13 buying7 selling
Last quarter: 13 funds were net buyers (5 opened a brand new position + 8 added to an existing one). Only 7 were sellers (4 trimmed + 3 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~5 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 1 → 1 → 3 → 5. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 11% medium ■ 30% new
16 out of 27 hedge funds have held SOTK 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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Steady discovery — ~5 new funds/quarter

0 → 1 → 1 → 3 → 5 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 1 → 1 → 3 → 5. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 59% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 59% veterans ■ 19% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Of 27 current holders: 16 (59%) 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 — 32% AUM from major funds

32% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 27 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.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — SOTK

In 2026 Q1, 13 hedge funds were net buyers of SOTK (5 opened a new position, 8 added to an existing one), while 7 reduced or exited (4 trimmed, 3 sold completely) — a 65% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 32% of total institutional value in SOTK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +2 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 27.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SOTK

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

Market Analysis: SOTK

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Company Profile: SOTK

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

Is It Too Late to Buy SONO TEK CORP (SOTK) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SOTK has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) since the 2026 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 64d ago
SOTK
+26.1%
XLK
+46.9%

SOTK outperformed XLK by -20.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 19d ago
SOTK
+1.8%
XLK
+10.7%

Since the filing became public, SOTK outperformed XLK by -8.9% .

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.

3 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SOTK
27 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 27 25 8.0%
13F Shares 1M 1M 11.4%
Total Value $5M $5M 9.23%
New Positions 5 3 +2
Increased Positions 8 9 -1
Closed Positions 3 1 +2
Reduced Positions 4 5 -1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

27 + investors

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

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Top 23 institutional holders of SOTK — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 BARD ASSOCIATES INC 0.05% 52,453 $213K
2 Benin Management CORP 0.04% 44,157 $179K
3 PEAK FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC 0.03% 14,521 $59K
4 Topline Capital Management, LLC 0.02% 35,159 $143K
5 Beaumont Financial Advisors, LLC 0.01% 36,671 $149K
6 Focused Wealth Management, Inc 0.01% 12,855 $52K
7 HM PAYSON & CO 0.00% 21,500 $87K
8 M&T BANK CORP 0.00% 80,000 $325K
9 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 11,605 $47K
10 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 89,100 $362K
11 NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO 0.00% 160,202 $650K
12 STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP 0.00% 60,000 $244K
13 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 1,760 $7K
14 VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% 66,804 $271K
15 VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 361,255 $1.5M
16 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% 23,663 $96K
17 ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 2,520 —
18 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 101 —
19 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% 19,309 $78K
20 OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% 435 $2K
21 MORGAN STANLEY 0.00% 10,120 $41K
22 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 20,451 $83K
23 FMR LLC 0.00% 23 —
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 — SONO TEK CORP (SOTK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SOTK?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SOTK 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 SOTK?

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 13 funds were net buyers (5 opened a brand new position + 8 added to an existing one). Only 7 were sellers (4 trimmed + 3 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for SOTK holders?

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds: 9 of 27 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 SOTK?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 16 out of 27 hedge funds have held SOTK 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 SONO TEK CORP (SOTK) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SOTK has moved +1.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +10.7% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -8.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SOTK has gained +26.1% vs +46.9% for XLK. 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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