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ALTO INGREDIENTS INC (ALTO)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +16
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
68%

Smart Money Signals — ALTO

Based on 100 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 ALTO 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
100 hedge funds hold ALTO 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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Fast accumulation — +49% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+33 new funds entered over the past year (+49% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 68% buying

69 buying32 selling
Last quarter: 69 funds were net buyers (27 opened a brand new position + 42 added to an existing one). Only 32 were sellers (21 trimmed + 11 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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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: 7 → 7 → 33 → 27. 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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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 52% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 28% new
52 out of 100 hedge funds have held ALTO 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 +139% but shares only +47% — price-driven

Value
+138%
Shares
+46%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +139%, but actual share count only changed +47%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

8 → 7 → 7 → 33 → 27 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 7 → 33 → 27. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 106 current holders: 72 (68%) 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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Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
28 of 100 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.5
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.5/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — ALTO

In 2026 Q1, 69 hedge funds were net buyers of ALTO (27 opened a new position, 42 added to an existing one), while 32 reduced or exited (21 trimmed, 11 sold completely) — a 68% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 39% of total institutional value in ALTO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +16 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 100.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ALTO

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

Market Analysis: ALTO

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Company Profile: ALTO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy ALTO INGREDIENTS INC (ALTO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ALTO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 71d ago
ALTO
+21.1%
SPY
+11.7%

ALTO outperformed SPY by +9.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 26d ago
ALTO
+21.2%
SPY
-1.7%

Since the filing became public, ALTO outperformed SPY by +22.9% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

10 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
0.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ALTO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 100 84 19.05%
13F Shares 35M 24M 46.69%
Total Value $165M $69M 138.81%
New Positions 27 33 -6
Increased Positions 42 24 +18
Closed Positions 11 14 -3
Reduced Positions 18 15 +3
Total Calls 4 3 33.33%
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of ALTO — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Peapod Lane Capital LLC 1.49% 406,385 $1.8M
2 Truffle Hound Capital, LLC 0.29% 235,000 $1.1M
3 CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS INC /ADV 0.23% 769,861 $3.7M
4 CORSAIR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. 0.19% 260,200 $1.3M
5 GWN SECURITIES INC. 0.13% 144,421 $699K
6 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.13% 1,000,703 $4.8M
7 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.09% 100,000 $484K
8 State of Wyoming 0.05% 89,039 $431K
9 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.05% 488,047 $2.4M
10 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.05% 155,755 —
11 Diametric Capital, LP 0.03% 25,115 $122K
12 AXQ CAPITAL, LP 0.02% 37,684 $182K
13 Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd 0.02% 28,200 $136K
14 MARSHALL WACE, LLP 0.02% 3,337,356 $16.2M
15 XTX Topco Ltd 0.02% 180,763 $875K
16 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.01% 247,591 $1.2M
17 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.01% 411,047 $2.0M
18 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.01% 1,673,657 $8.1M
19 Walleye Capital LLC 0.01% 465,476 $2.3M
20 ALGERT GLOBAL LLC 0.01% 120,950 —
21 Centiva Capital, LP 0.01% 243,222 $1.2M
22 TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP 0.01% 2,006,760 $9.7M
23 BOOTHBAY FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 103,516 $501K
24 Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC 0.01% 184,043 $891K
25 PRELUDE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 15,157 $73K
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 — ALTO INGREDIENTS INC (ALTO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ALTO?

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

More buyers than sellers — 68% buying: Last quarter: 69 funds were net buyers (27 opened a brand new position + 42 added to an existing one). Only 32 were sellers (21 trimmed + 11 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ALTO holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 28 of 100 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 ALTO?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 52 out of 100 hedge funds have held ALTO 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.

Is it too late to buy ALTO INGREDIENTS INC (ALTO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ALTO has moved +21.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.7% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +22.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ALTO has gained +21.1% vs +11.7% for SPY. 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.

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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