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AMERIS BANCORP (ABCB)

383 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ABCB. 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
↑ +43
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — ABCB

Based on 381 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 ABCB 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
381 hedge funds hold ABCB 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 — +24% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+73 new funds entered over the past year (+24% 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.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

202 buying154 selling
Last quarter: 202 funds bought or added vs 154 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 (+31 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ABCB position: 57 → 46 → 40 → 71. 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 19% new
217 out of 381 hedge funds have held ABCB 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 — ~71 new funds/quarter

49 → 57 → 46 → 40 → 71 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 57 → 46 → 40 → 71. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Of 383 current holders: 240 (63%) 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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Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 381 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in ABCB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — ABCB

In 2025 Q4, 202 hedge funds were net buyers of ABCB (71 opened a new position, 131 added to an existing one), while 154 reduced or exited (126 trimmed, 28 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 54% of total institutional value in ABCB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +43 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 381.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ABCB

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

Market Analysis: ABCB

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Company Profile: ABCB

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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.

24 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ABCB
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 383 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 383 339 12.98%
13F Shares 64M 63M 2.02%
Total Value $4.76B $4.61B 3.38%
New Positions 71 40 +31
Increased Positions 131 127 +4
Closed Positions 28 33 -5
Reduced Positions 128 114 +14
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of ABCB — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 2.22% 138,753 $10.8M
2 Independent Advisor Alliance 2.22% 2,647,757 $206.5M
3 Phocas Financial Corp. 1.67% 136,727 $10.7M
4 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 1.59% 263,029 $20.6M
5 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.61% 1,095,966 $85.5M
6 Nilsine Partners, LLC 0.45% 67,119 $5.7M
7 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 0.42% 541,995 $42.3M
8 Gator Capital Management, LLC 0.41% 25,996 $2.0M
9 Persistent Asset Partners Ltd 0.41% 14,038 $1.1M
10 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.34% 36,935 $2.9M
11 AlphaQuest LLC 0.28% 68,343 $5.1M
12 SALZHAUER MICHAEL 0.27% 7,376 $575K
13 MQS Management LLC 0.26% 4,996 $390K
14 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.26% 34,959 $2.7M
15 OAK RIDGE INVESTMENTS LLC 0.22% 43,062 $3.4M
16 TRUST CO OF OKLAHOMA 0.21% 9,129 $712K
17 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.20% 69,287 $5.4M
18 New Age Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.19% 53,423 $4.2M
19 BARD ASSOCIATES INC 0.17% 8,879 $694K
20 Jacksonville Wealth Management, LLC 0.17% 3,235 $252K
21 FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC /OH/ 0.17% 384,699 $30.0M
22 1492 Capital Management LLC 0.13% 4,500 $351K
23 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.12% 1,422 $111K
24 Palmer Knight Co 0.12% 3,109 $242K
25 MOODY NATIONAL BANK TRUST DIVISION 0.11% 14,611 $1.1M
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 — AMERIS BANCORP (ABCB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ABCB?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 202 funds bought or added vs 154 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 ABCB holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 381 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in ABCB. 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 ABCB?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 217 out of 381 hedge funds have held ABCB 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.