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AMBEV SA (ABEV)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +21
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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — ABEV

Based on 361 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ABEV 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 (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
361 hedge funds hold ABEV 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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Outflows — 5% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
18 fewer hedge funds hold ABEV compared to a year ago (-5% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

197 buying148 selling
Last quarter: 197 funds bought or added vs 148 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 (+27 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ABEV position: 45 → 44 → 37 → 64. 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+) ■ 23% medium ■ 18% new
215 out of 361 hedge funds have held ABEV 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

56 → 45 → 44 → 37 → 64 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 45 → 44 → 37 → 64. A growing number of institutions are discovering ABEV each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Of 366 current holders: 231 (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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Smaller funds dominant — 19% AUM from top-100

19% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 361 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 19% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — ABEV

In 2025 Q4, 197 hedge funds were net buyers of ABEV (64 opened a new position, 133 added to an existing one), while 148 reduced or exited (105 trimmed, 43 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net fund flow last quarter: +21 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 361.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ABEV

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

Market Analysis: ABEV

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Company Profile: ABEV

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

46 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
2.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ABEV
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 366 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 366 345 6.09%
13F Shares 1.07B 1.05B 1.91%
Total Value $2.64B $2.34B 12.84%
New Positions 64 37 +27
Increased Positions 146 119 +27
Closed Positions 43 37 +6
Reduced Positions 108 130 -22
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of ABEV — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Seafarer Capital Partners, LLC 18.81% 28,069,000 $82.0M
2 Eldred Rock Partners, LLC 2.62% 3,527,367 $10.3M
3 FOUNDATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INC 2.34% 7,106,351 $20.8M
4 Altrius Capital Management Inc 2.20% 3,785,329 $11.1M
5 MH & ASSOCIATES SECURITIES MANAGEMENT CORP /ADV 1.79% 702,502 $2.1M
6 Virtus Family Office LLC 1.52% 606,829 $1.8M
7 First Eagle Investment Management, LLC 1.34% 346,984,557 $1.01B
8 RWC Asset Management LLP 1.26% 10,338,909 $30.2M
9 PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC 0.95% 11,298,874 $33.0M
10 Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC 0.61% 2,330,703 $6K
11 Privium Fund Management B.V. 0.58% 948,558 $2.8M
12 Sage Investment Counsel LLC 0.54% 165,500 $483K
13 Burford Brothers, Inc. 0.51% 422,029 $1.2M
14 Archford Capital Strategies, LLC 0.35% 1,041,440 $3.0M
15 DJE Kapital AG 0.33% 5,131,275 $14.8M
16 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.30% 706,309 $2.1M
17 Oldfield Partners LLP 0.28% 383,700 $1.1M
18 Moran Wealth Management, LLC 0.26% 2,933,646 $8.6M
19 GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC 0.23% 9,469,960 $27.7M
20 Sava Infond d.o.o. 0.23% 550,000 $1.6M
21 Wynn Capital, LLC 0.22% 144,865 $423K
22 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.21% 9,955,463 $29.1M
23 Larry Mathis Financial Planning, LLC 0.20% 77,533 $226K
24 FWG Holdings, LLC 0.19% 165,074 $494K
25 Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, LLC 0.17% 2,400,673 $7.0M
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 — AMBEV SA (ABEV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ABEV?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ABEV 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 ABEV?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 197 funds bought or added vs 148 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 ABEV holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 19% AUM from top-100: 34 of 361 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 19% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held ABEV?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 215 out of 361 hedge funds have held ABEV 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.