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American Eagle Outfitters In (AEO)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -21
Streak
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — AEO

Based on 365 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 AEO 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 (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
365 hedge funds hold AEO 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
+28 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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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

201 buying203 selling
Last quarter: 201 funds bought or added vs 203 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 (-38 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 60 → 91 → 97 → 59. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 20% new
236 out of 365 hedge funds have held AEO 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -12%, value -48%

Value
-48%
Shares
-12%
Last quarter: funds added -12% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -48%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~59 new funds/quarter

74 → 60 → 91 → 97 → 59 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 60 → 91 → 97 → 59. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 388 holders: 272 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 34 entered 1–2 years ago, and 82 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds

69% from top-100 AUM funds
53 of 362 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in AEO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — AEO

In 2026 Q1, 201 hedge funds were net buyers of AEO (59 opened a new position, 142 added to an existing one), while 203 reduced or exited (123 trimmed, 80 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 69% of total institutional value in AEO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -21 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 365.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AEO

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

Market Analysis: AEO

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

16 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: AEO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 339 365 -7.12%
13F Shares 173M 154M 12.28%
Total Value $2.90B $2.52B 15.0%
New Positions 57 59 -2
Increased Positions 103 136 -33
Closed Positions 81 80 +1
Reduced Positions 135 118 +17
Total Calls 15 15 -
Total Puts 10 11 -9.09%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.73 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 AEO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Lotus Technology Management, LP 1.58% 74,685 $1.3M
2 Greenhouse Funds LLLP 1.15% 1,313,114 $22.6M
3 Hussman Strategic Advisors, INC. 0.83% 210,000 $3.6M
4 Night Squared LP 0.76% 409,393 $7.0M
5 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.71% 77,064 $1.3M
6 Simcoe Capital LLC 0.63% 60,550 $1.0M
7 J. Goldman & Co LP 0.59% 1,338,260 $23.0M
8 Interval Partners, LP 0.57% 1,282,572 $22.1M
9 S&T Bank/Pa 0.57% 109,719 $1.9M
10 Truffle Hound Capital, LLC 0.51% 140,000 $2.4M
11 Landscape Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.45% 405,625 $7.0M
12 Convergence Investment Partners, LLC 0.42% 259,634 $4.5M
13 Systematic Financial Management LP 0.41% 1,210,769 $20.8M
14 Nfj Investment Group, LLC 0.37% 637,302 $11.0M
15 Cinctive Capital Management LP 0.36% 572,318 $9.8M
16 SummitTX Capital, L.P. 0.33% 754,183 $13.0M
17 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.33% 1,099,382 $18.9M
18 Polymer Capital Management (US) LLC 0.30% 132,812 $2.3M
19 Diker Management LLC 0.26% 20,027 $344K
20 Numerai GP LLC 0.24% 170,802 $2.9M
21 Easterly Investment Partners LLC 0.23% 266,885 $4.6M
22 Legacy Capital Group California, Inc. 0.20% 37,883 $652K
23 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.19% 13,786 $275K
24 Freestone Grove Partners LP 0.15% 1,377,788 $23.7M
25 Nykredit A/S 0.14% 2,675,749 $46.0M
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 — American Eagle Outfitters In (AEO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AEO?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AEO 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 AEO?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 201 funds bought or added vs 203 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 AEO holders?

Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds: 53 of 362 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in AEO. 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 AEO?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 236 out of 365 hedge funds have held AEO 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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