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ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT INC COM CL A1 (ACEL)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +12
Streak
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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — ACEL

Based on 160 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 ACEL 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
160 hedge funds hold ACEL 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
+18 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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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

78 buying76 selling
Last quarter: 78 funds bought or added vs 76 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 (+14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ACEL position: 30 → 16 → 15 → 29. 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+) ■ 27% medium ■ 13% new
96 out of 160 hedge funds have held ACEL 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 — ~29 new funds/quarter

25 → 30 → 16 → 15 → 29 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 30 → 16 → 15 → 29. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 65% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Of 162 current holders: 106 (65%) 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
46 of 160 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.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — ACEL

In 2025 Q4, 78 hedge funds were net buyers of ACEL (29 opened a new position, 49 added to an existing one), while 76 reduced or exited (59 trimmed, 17 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 32% of total institutional value in ACEL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +12 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 160.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ACEL

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

Market Analysis: ACEL

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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.

28 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: ACEL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 3 days 159 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 159 142 11.97%
13F Shares 45M 44M 1.53%
Total Value $513M $490M 4.64%
New Positions 29 12 +17
Increased Positions 51 50 +1
Closed Positions 13 18 -5
Reduced Positions 58 49 +9
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

159 + investors

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of ACEL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Greenvale Capital LLP 7.01% 5,859,552 $63.9M
2 1060 Capital, LLC 5.08% 383,190 $4.2M
3 DARLINGTON PARTNERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP 3.97% 8,098,349 $88.4M
4 Hill Path Capital LP 2.22% 2,789,113 $30.4M
5 Orvieto Partners, L.P. 1.25% 133,838 $1.5M
6 GLOBEFLEX CAPITAL L P 0.60% 362,992 $4.0M
7 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.43% 38,046 $415K
8 O'Connor Alternative Investments LLC 0.23% 246,728 $2.7M
9 HUB Investment Partners, LLC 0.17% 668,493 $7.3M
10 R Squared Ltd 0.15% 25,378 $277K
11 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.14% 480,800 $5.2M
12 VARCOV Co. 0.14% 34,991 $382K
13 ALGERT GLOBAL LLC 0.13% 804,807 $9K
14 OXFORD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLP 0.08% 16,883 $184K
15 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.07% 37,522 $409K
16 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.06% 29,306 $320K
17 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.05% 84,078 $917K
18 DENALI ADVISORS LLC 0.04% 35,600 $388K
19 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.04% 13,221 $144K
20 Covestor Ltd 0.04% 5,521 —
21 AlphaQuest LLC 0.04% 58,944 $673K
22 HOTCHKIS & WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.03% 905,920 $9.9M
23 BBR PARTNERS, LLC 0.03% 49,606 $541K
24 KENNEDY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.03% 127,443 $1.4M
25 MIRABELLA FINANCIAL SERVICES LLP 0.03% 28,507 $311K
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 — ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT INC COM CL A1 (ACEL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ACEL?

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

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 78 funds bought or added vs 76 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 ACEL holders?

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds: 46 of 160 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 ACEL?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 96 out of 160 hedge funds have held ACEL 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.