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ACCO BRANDS CORP (ACCO)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +10
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Buyers last Q
45%

Smart Money Signals — ACCO

Based on 202 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 ACCO 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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High ownership — 87% of 3.0Y peak

87% of all-time peak
202 funds currently hold this stock — 87% of the 3.0-year high of 231 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 13% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
29 fewer hedge funds hold ACCO compared to a year ago (-13% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 45% buying

83 buying102 selling
Last quarter: 102 funds reduced or exited vs 83 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~34 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 31 → 19 → 33 → 34. 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+) 20% medium 18% new
126 out of 202 hedge funds have held ACCO 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

28 → 31 → 19 → 33 → 34 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 31 → 19 → 33 → 34. A growing number of institutions are discovering ACCO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 8% 1-2yr 25% new
Of 202 current holders: 134 (66%) 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 — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 202 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in ACCO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — 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 — ACCO

In 2025 Q4, 83 hedge funds were net buyers of ACCO (34 opened a new position, 49 added to an existing one), while 102 reduced or exited (78 trimmed, 24 sold completely) — a 45% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 47% of total institutional value in ACCO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 202.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ACCO

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

Market Analysis: ACCO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy ACCO BRANDS CORP (ACCO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ACCO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 50d ago
ACCO
+33.8%
XLI
+5.6%

ACCO outperformed XLI by +28.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 5d ago
ACCO
-1.0%
XLI
-0.3%

Since the filing became public, ACCO outperformed XLI by -0.7% .

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.

18 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ACCO
191 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 191 202 -5.45%
13F Shares 75M 74M 2.63%
Total Value $213M $273M -22.02%
New Positions 25 34 -9
Increased Positions 58 49 +9
Closed Positions 36 24 +12
Reduced Positions 67 78 -11
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

191 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of ACCO — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP /VA 3.58% 6,982,283 $20.9M
2 Mork Capital Management, LLC 0.21% 100,000 $300K
3 READYSTATE ASSET MANAGEMENT LP 0.19% 1,414,577 $4.2M
4 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.16% 251,171 $754K
5 Odyssean, LLC 0.08% 76,487 $229K
6 CSM Advisors, LLC 0.08% 1,114,526 $3K
7 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.08% 415,325 $1.2M
8 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.05% 835,002 $2.5M
9 Indivisible Partners 0.04% 163,303 $490K
10 Advyzon Investment Management, LLC 0.04% 155,358 $466K
11 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.04% 7,717,401 $22.6M
12 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.03% 66,588 $200K
13 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.03% 141,839
14 PRELUDE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.02% 88,400 $265K
15 LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT 0.02% 2,943,000 $9K
16 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.02% 59,562 $213K
17 EASTERLY INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC 0.02% 70,400 $211K
18 Investors Research Corp 0.01% 25,615 $77K
19 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.01% 69,906 $210K
20 Pacifica Capital Investments, LLC 0.01% 10,000 $30K
21 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.01% 523,254 $1.6M
22 Fruth Investment Management 0.01% 13,500
23 Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies, LLC 0.01% 138,567 $416K
24 AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC 0.01% 3,606,271 $10.8M
25 Aquatic Capital Management LLC 0.01% 61,306 $184K
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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 — ACCO BRANDS CORP (ACCO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ACCO?

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

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 102 funds reduced or exited vs 83 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for ACCO holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 202 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in ACCO. 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 ACCO?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 126 out of 202 hedge funds have held ACCO 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 ACCO BRANDS CORP (ACCO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ACCO has moved -1.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.3% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ACCO has gained +33.8% vs +5.6% for XLI. 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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