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ACI WORLDWIDE INC (ACIW)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +5
Streak
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — ACIW

Based on 376 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ACIW 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 (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
376 hedge funds hold ACIW 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 — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+20 new funds entered over the past year (+6% 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 — 50% buying

191 buying191 selling
Last quarter: 191 funds bought or added vs 191 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 74 → 57 → 67 → 57. 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+) ■ 27% medium ■ 15% new
219 out of 376 hedge funds have held ACIW 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 — ~57 new funds/quarter

60 → 74 → 57 → 67 → 57 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 74 → 57 → 67 → 57. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 377 current holders: 237 (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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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 376 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in ACIW. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 — ACIW

In 2025 Q4, 191 hedge funds were net buyers of ACIW (57 opened a new position, 134 added to an existing one), while 191 reduced or exited (139 trimmed, 52 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 50% of total institutional value in ACIW is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +5 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 376.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ACIW

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

Market Analysis: ACIW

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Company Profile: ACIW

Technology Software - Infrastructure

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.

57 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
7.7
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ACIW
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 377 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 377 375 0.53%
13F Shares 101M 104M -2.16%
Total Value $4.76B $5.15B -7.57%
New Positions 57 67 -10
Increased Positions 137 130 +7
Closed Positions 52 67 -15
Reduced Positions 141 143 -2
Total Calls 0 2 -100.0%
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of ACIW — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kopion Asset Management, LLC 5.79% 181,315 $7.4M
2 REINHART PARTNERS, LLC. 2.63% 2,234,814 $91.7M
3 VALUE HOLDINGS MANAGEMENT CO. LLC 2.40% 360,900 $15K
4 Global Alpha Capital Management Ltd. 2.26% 915,665 $37.6M
5 Jefferson Bridge Capital, LLC 1.40% 34,295 $1.4M
6 NORTH STAR ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 1.05% 588,944 $24.2M
7 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.54% 1,833,808 $75.2M
8 FOX RUN MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.28% 40,404 $1.6M
9 Emerald Investment Advisers, LLC 0.27% 71,870 $2.9M
10 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.23% 36,805 $1.5M
11 SEIZERT CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC 0.22% 116,165 $4.8M
12 WOODMONT INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC 0.19% 75,366 $3.1M
13 EULAV Asset Management 0.19% 141,823 $5.8M
14 Lakewood Asset Management LLC 0.17% 6,569 $269K
15 Kesler, Norman & Wride, LLC 0.17% 23,421 $960K
16 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.16% 146,250 $6.0M
17 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.16% 48,511 $2K
18 R Squared Ltd 0.14% 6,224 $255K
19 Cetera Trust Company, N.A 0.14% 5,985 $245K
20 River Road Asset Management, LLC 0.12% 267,210 $11.0M
21 New Age Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.12% 61,603 $2.5M
22 Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC 0.11% 49,471 $2.0M
23 AlphaQuest LLC 0.11% 42,057 $2.0M
24 RETIREMENT GUYS FORMULA LLC 0.10% 5,401 $221K
25 Abel Hall, LLC 0.10% 11,192 $459K
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 — ACI WORLDWIDE INC (ACIW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ACIW?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ACIW 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 ACIW?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 191 funds bought or added vs 191 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 ACIW holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 376 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in ACIW. 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 ACIW?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 219 out of 376 hedge funds have held ACIW 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.