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ARES COML REAL ESTATE CORP (ACRE)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — ACRE

Based on 144 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ACRE 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
144 hedge funds hold ACRE 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+15 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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

73 buying69 selling
Last quarter: 73 funds bought or added vs 69 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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Steady new buyers — ~23 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 17 → 20 → 27 → 23. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

61% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 16% new
88 out of 144 hedge funds have held ACRE 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

19 → 17 → 20 → 27 → 23 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 17 → 20 → 27 → 23. A growing number of institutions are discovering ACRE each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

70% veterans 12% 1-2yr 18% new
Of 147 current holders: 103 (70%) 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.

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds
27 of 144 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% 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 — ACRE

In 2025 Q4, 73 hedge funds were net buyers of ACRE (23 opened a new position, 50 added to an existing one), while 69 reduced or exited (49 trimmed, 20 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 38% of total institutional value in ACRE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 144.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ACRE

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

Market Analysis: ACRE

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Company Profile: ACRE

Real Estate REIT - Mortgage

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.

29 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: ACRE
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 147 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 147 143 2.8%
13F Shares 25M 23M 7.94%
Total Value $120M $104M 14.45%
New Positions 23 27 -4
Increased Positions 51 50 +1
Closed Positions 20 13 +7
Reduced Positions 53 50 +3
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

Top 25 institutional holders of ACRE — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 North Ground Capital 6.48% 1,120,000 $5.4M
2 CURA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 1.95% 905,601 $4.3M
3 Samalin Investment Counsel, LLC 0.19% 110,942 $533K
4 Canton Hathaway, LLC 0.09% 88,915 $427K
5 Castleview Partners, LLC 0.06% 24,816 $119K
6 Abel Hall, LLC 0.05% 51,216 $246K
7 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.05% 173,027
8 Morey & Quinn Wealth Partners, LLC 0.04% 12,466 $60K
9 BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S 0.03% 523,072 $3K
10 Penserra Capital Management LLC 0.01% 236,684 $1K
11 Curated Wealth Partners LLC 0.01% 20,307 $97K
12 Estate Planners Group, LLC 0.01% 3,500 $17K
13 FIRST NATIONAL TRUST CO 0.01% 39,844 $191K
14 180 WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.01% 10,258 $49K
15 Joel Isaacson & Co., LLC 0.00% 20,847 $100K
16 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 37,928 $179K
17 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 2,354 $11K
18 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.00% 45,135 $217K
19 Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services, Inc. 0.00% 2,029 $10K
20 Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 61,702
21 Philadelphia Investment Partners, LLC 0.00% 208
22 INTECH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 13,765 $66K
23 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 15,639 $75K
24 COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 81,695 $392K
25 VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% 371,652 $1.8M
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — ARES COML REAL ESTATE CORP (ACRE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ACRE?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ACRE 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 ACRE?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 73 funds bought or added vs 69 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 ACRE holders?

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds: 27 of 144 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% 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 ACRE?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 88 out of 144 hedge funds have held ACRE 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.