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Artivion Inc (AORT)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -5
Streak
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — AORT

Based on 234 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 AORT 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 (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
234 hedge funds hold AORT 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 — +30% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+54 new funds entered over the past year (+30% 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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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

129 buying104 selling
Last quarter: 129 funds bought or added vs 104 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 — ~35 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 30 → 47 → 40 → 35. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 22% new
136 out of 234 hedge funds have held AORT 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 +3%, value -19%

Value
-19%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: funds added +3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -19%. 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 — ~35 new funds/quarter

32 → 30 → 47 → 40 → 35 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 30 → 47 → 40 → 35. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 234 holders: 148 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 23 entered 1–2 years ago, and 63 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
47 of 234 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in AORT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — AORT

In 2026 Q1, 129 hedge funds were net buyers of AORT (35 opened a new position, 94 added to an existing one), while 104 reduced or exited (64 trimmed, 40 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 50% of total institutional value in AORT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -5 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 234.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AORT

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

Market Analysis: AORT

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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.

17 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: AORT
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 1 days 233 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 233 239 -2.51%
13F Shares 44M 43M 3.14%
Total Value $1.59B $1.96B -19.24%
New Positions 35 40 -5
Increased Positions 94 89 +5
Closed Positions 41 17 +24
Reduced Positions 63 79 -16
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 AORT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Juniper Investment Company, LLC 12.02% 2,019,885 $45.4M
2 Yarger Wealth Strategies, LLC 5.49% 634,223 $15.3M
3 Ophir Asset Management Pty Ltd 3.33% 1,800,008 $40.4M
4 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 0.92% 120,354 $2.7M
5 Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC 0.79% 1,623,700 $36.5M
6 Perceptive Advisors LLC 0.59% 1,737,290 $39.0M
7 Parkman Healthcare Partners LLC 0.32% 138,940 $3.1M
8 Soleus Capital Management, L.P. 0.30% 388,000 $8.7M
9 Connors Investor Services Inc 0.23% 120,180 $2.7M
10 Diker Management LLC 0.23% 13,500 $303K
11 Sio Capital Management, LLC 0.18% 48,481 $1.1M
12 Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC 0.15% 1,024,091 $23.0M
13 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.12% 294,231 $6.6M
14 Royce & Associates LP 0.12% 639,282 $14.4M
15 Nomura Asset Management International INC. 0.11% 3,184,974 $71.6M
16 Orbimed Advisors LLC 0.07% 175,000 $3.9M
17 Atlatl Advisers LLC 0.04% 6,920 $155K
18 Fred Alger Management, LLC 0.03% 463,111 $10.4M
19 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 0.03% 21,793 $490K
20 XTX Topco Ltd 0.03% 96,747 $2.2M
21 Dark Forest Capital Management LP 0.03% 17,896 $402K
22 Aquatic Capital Management LLC 0.02% 31,721 $713K
23 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.02% 48,906 $1.1M
24 Boothbay Fund Management, LLC 0.01% 44,972 $1.0M
25 First Eagle Investment Management, LLC 0.01% 346,573 $7.8M
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 — Artivion Inc (AORT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AORT?

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

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 129 funds bought or added vs 104 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 AORT holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 47 of 234 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in AORT. 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 AORT?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 136 out of 234 hedge funds have held AORT 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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