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Accel Entertainment Inc (ACEL)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -5
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — ACEL

Based on 165 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ACEL positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
165 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 — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+12 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

82 buying85 selling
Last quarter: 85 funds reduced or exited vs 82 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 15 → 29 → 26 → 20. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 20% new
95 out of 165 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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Value +27% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value
+26%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +27%, but actual share count only changed +1%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~20 new funds/quarter

17 → 15 → 29 → 26 → 20 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 29 → 26 → 20. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 167 holders: 108 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 24 entered 1–2 years ago, and 35 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds

33% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 165 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 2026 Q2, 82 hedge funds were net buyers of ACEL (20 opened a new position, 62 added to an existing one), while 85 reduced or exited (60 trimmed, 25 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 33% of total institutional value in ACEL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -5 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 165.

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.

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No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: ACEL
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 164 170 -3.53%
13F Shares 45M 45M -0.59%
Total Value $564M $482M 16.82%
New Positions 20 26 -6
Increased Positions 59 54 +5
Closed Positions 26 18 +8
Reduced Positions 60 58 +2
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

164 + investors

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Top 25 ACEL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Greenvale Capital LLP 7.76% 5,632,300 $71.0M
2 Darlington Partners Capital Management, LP 4.51% 8,098,349 $102.1M
3 Hill Path Capital LP 1.83% 2,789,113 $35.2M
4 Orvieto Partners, L.P. 1.30% 158,838 $2.0M
5 Semanteon Capital Management, LP 0.62% 10,955 $138K
6 Globeflex Capital L P 0.50% 308,784 $3.9M
7 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.43% 38,046 $480K
8 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.24% 12,588 $159K
9 R Squared Ltd 0.17% 26,239 $331K
10 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.15% 537,000 $6.8M
11 VARCOV Co. 0.15% 32,110 $405K
12 HUB Investment Partners, LLC 0.15% 668,806 $8.4M
13 Algert Global LLC 0.12% 801,695 $10.1M
14 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.05% 83,346 $1.1M
15 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.04% 18,264 $230K
16 State of Wyoming 0.04% 29,377 $370K
17 Aristides Capital LLC 0.03% 13,950 $176K
18 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.03% 886,270 $11.2M
19 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.03% 21,306 $269K
20 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.03% 11,104 $140K
21 Bbr Partners, LLC 0.03% 49,606 $626K
22 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.03% 124,891 $1.6M
23 Kornitzer Capital Management Inc /Ks 0.02% 87,540 $1.1M
24 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.02% 34,039 $429K
25 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.02% 86,093 $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 — Accel Entertainment Inc (ACEL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ACEL?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ACEL positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for ACEL?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 85 funds reduced or exited vs 82 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 ACEL holders?

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds: 42 of 165 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% 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?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 95 out of 165 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.

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