Ambev SA (ABEV) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q1 2026)

Ambev SA (ABEV)

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

Smart Money Signals — ABEV

Based on 401 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 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

401 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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Steady growth — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+47 new funds entered over the past year (+13% 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 — 61% buying

228 buying144 selling

Last quarter: 228 funds were net buyers (70 opened a brand new position + 158 added to an existing one). Only 144 were sellers (103 trimmed + 41 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~70 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 47 → 40 → 67 → 70. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 19% new

230 out of 401 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+16% value, -0% shares)

Value

+16%

Last quarter: total value of institutional ABEV holdings rose +16% even though funds reduced share count by 0%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.

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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

47 → 47 → 40 → 67 → 70 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 47 → 40 → 67 → 70. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 20% new

Entry-cohort mix of 406 holders: 262 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 61 entered 1–2 years ago, and 83 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds

20% from top-100 AUM funds

49 of 401 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	398	371	7.28%
13F Shares	1.07B	1.07B	-0.19%
Total Value	$3.08B	$2.65B	16.25%
New Positions	69	67	+2
Increased Positions	157	133	+24
Closed Positions	42	46	-4
Reduced Positions	100	106	-6
Total Calls	3	3	-
Total Puts	2	2	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.67	0.67	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

398

371

7.28%

13F Shares

1.07B

-0.19%

Total Value

$3.08B

$2.65B

16.25%

New Positions

Increased Positions

157

133

+24

Closed Positions

-4

Reduced Positions

100

106

-6

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.67

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

398 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in ABEV. 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.

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 ABEV holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Seafarer Capital Partners, LLC	17.42%	24,069,000	$75.6M
2	Kiltearn Partners LLP	5.77%	7,567,886	$23.8M
3	Cook & Bynum Capital Management, LLC	3.16%	1,354,009	$4.3M
4	Foundation Resource Management Inc	2.59%	7,085,184	$22.2M
5	Altrius Capital Management Inc	2.19%	3,679,965	$11.6M
6	Mh & Associates Securities Management Corp /Adv	1.97%	698,291	$2.2M
7	First Eagle Investment Management, LLC	1.83%	349,323,217	$1.10B
8	Virtus Family Office LLC	1.55%	619,337	$2.0M
9	RWC Asset Management LLP	1.25%	10,547,747	$33.1M
10	GQG Partners LLC	1.08%	185,072,397	$581.1M
11	Darwins River Capital, LP	1.07%	619,195	$1.9M
12	Private Management Group Inc	0.90%	10,843,977	$34.1M
13	Longfellow Investment Management Co LLC	0.55%	852,729	$2.7M
14	Sage Investment Counsel LLC	0.52%	165,500	$520K
15	Privium Fund Management B.V.	0.46%	802,167	$2.5M
16	Brandes Investment Partners, LP	0.45%	20,526,907	$64.5M
17	DJE Kapital AG	0.44%	6,959,168	$23.1M
18	VPR Management LLC	0.36%	287,929	$904K
19	OceanIQ Capital, LLC	0.36%	207,320	$589K
20	Ted Buchan & Co	0.32%	314,742	$988K
21	Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc.	0.32%	705,089	$2.2M
22	Oldfield Partners LLP	0.29%	383,700	$1.2M
23	Burford Brothers, Inc.	0.29%	249,248	$783K
24	Moran Wealth Management, LLC	0.25%	2,889,840	$9.1M
25	Archford Capital Strategies, LLC	0.22%	688,742	$2.2M

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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, 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?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 228 funds were net buyers (70 opened a brand new position + 158 added to an existing one). Only 144 were sellers (103 trimmed + 41 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ABEV holders?

Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds: 49 of 401 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% 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 ABEV?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 230 out of 401 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.

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Ambev SA (ABEV)

Smart Money Signals — ABEV

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +13% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

Steady new buyers — ~70 new funds per quarter

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Price up while funds trimmed (+16% value, -0% shares)

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 20% newcomers

Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds

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