Powerfleet Inc (AIOT): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Powerfleet Inc (AIOT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AIOT has moved +15.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.9% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +12.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AIOT gained +21.4% vs +36.4% for XLK. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Powerfleet Inc (AIOT)

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

Smart Money Signals — AIOT

Based on 191 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AIOT 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

191 hedge funds hold AIOT 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+7 new funds entered over the past year (+4% 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 — 57% buying

116 buying87 selling

Last quarter: 116 funds bought or added vs 87 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 — ~34 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 25 → 36 → 35 → 34. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mixed — 32% long-term, 28% new

■ 32% conviction (2yr+) ■ 40% medium ■ 28% new

Of the 191 current holders: 62 (32%) held >2 years, 76 held 1–2 years, and 53 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Buying through price weakness — shares +3%, value -40%

Value

-40%

+2%

Last quarter: funds added +3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -40%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

53 → 25 → 36 → 35 → 34 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 36 → 35 → 34. A growing number of institutions are discovering AIOT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Mixed cohorts — 36% veterans, 38% new entrants

■ 36% veterans ■ 26% 1-2yr ■ 38% new

Of 198 current holders: 71 (36%) held 2+ years, 52 held 1–2 years, 75 (38%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

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Smaller funds dominant — 17% AUM from top-100

17% from top-100 AUM funds

42 of 191 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 17% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

3.9

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	189	190	-0.53%
13F Shares	118M	115M	2.5%
Total Value	$365M	$613M	-40.46%
New Positions	32	35	-3
Increased Positions	81	72	+9
Closed Positions	33	21	+12
Reduced Positions	51	52	-1
Total Calls	4	3	33.33%
Total Puts	3	1	200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.75	0.33	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

189

190

-0.53%

13F Shares

118M

115M

2.5%

Total Value

$365M

$613M

-40.46%

New Positions

-3

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

+12

Reduced Positions

-1

Total Calls

33.33%

Total Puts

200.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.75

0.33

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

189 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 AIOT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Kopion Asset Management, LLC	5.84%	2,436,612	$7.5M
2	Samjo Management, LLC	5.32%	3,992,117	$12.3M
3	325 Capital LLC	4.31%	3,837,410	$11.8M
4	Bandera Partners LLC	3.32%	2,381,666	$7.3M
5	Potomac Capital Management, Inc.	2.44%	911,200	$2.8M
6	Private Capital Management, LLC	2.29%	7,476,858	$23.0M
7	Bastion Asset Management Inc.	2.15%	1,943,380	$7.0M
8	AWM Investment Company, Inc.	1.60%	4,701,506	$14.5M
9	1492 Capital Management LLC	1.45%	1,237,163	$3.8M
10	Grizzlyrock Capital, LLC	0.98%	401,422	$1.2M
11	CenterBook Partners LP	0.57%	3,441,523	$10.6M
12	Private Management Group Inc	0.49%	5,512,522	$17.0M
13	Disciplined Growth Investors Inc /Mn	0.46%	7,316,172	$22.5M
14	Lynrock Lake LP	0.30%	1,417,873	$4.4M
15	Bard Associates Inc	0.22%	281,550	$867K
16	Royce & Associates LP	0.15%	4,982,318	$15.3M
17	Kennedy Capital Management LLC	0.13%	2,013,655	$6.2M
18	Ionic Capital Management LLC	0.12%	552,696	$1.7M
19	Pinnacle Associates Ltd	0.12%	3,130,744	$9.6M
20	Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd	0.12%	230,138	$709K
21	Diametric Capital, LP	0.11%	138,643	$427K
22	Rothschild Investment LLC	0.11%	653,539	$2.0M
23	K2 Principal Fund, L.P.	0.09%	432,029	$1.3M
24	Riverwater Partners LLC	0.06%	57,570	$177K
25	North Star Investment Management Corp.	0.06%	296,600	$914K

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 — Powerfleet Inc (AIOT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AIOT?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 116 funds bought or added vs 87 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 AIOT holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 17% AUM from top-100: 42 of 191 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 17% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held AIOT?

Mixed — 32% long-term, 28% new: Of the 191 current holders: 62 (32%) held >2 years, 76 held 1–2 years, and 53 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Powerfleet Inc (AIOT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AIOT has moved +15.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.9% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +12.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AIOT has gained +21.4% vs +36.4% for XLK. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

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.

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Powerfleet Inc (AIOT)

Smart Money Signals — AIOT

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +4% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 57% buying

Steady new buyers — ~34 new funds per quarter

Mixed — 32% long-term, 28% new

Buying through price weakness — shares +3%, value -40%

Growing discovery — still being found

Mixed cohorts — 36% veterans, 38% new entrants

Smaller funds dominant — 17% AUM from top-100

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