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American Outdoor Brands Inc (AOUT)

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

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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
51%

Smart Money Signals — AOUT

Based on 96 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added AOUT 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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High ownership — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak
96 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 103 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
7 fewer hedge funds hold AOUT compared to a year ago (-7% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

46 buying44 selling
Last quarter: 46 funds bought or added vs 44 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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More new buyers each quarter (+13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new AOUT position: 16 → 15 → 11 → 24. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 25% new
57 out of 96 hedge funds have held AOUT 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+18% value, -6% shares)

Value
+18%
Shares
-5%
Last quarter: total value of institutional AOUT holdings rose +18% even though funds reduced share count by 6%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

27 → 16 → 15 → 11 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 16 → 15 → 11 → 24. A growing number of institutions are discovering AOUT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 97 holders: 65 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 6 entered 1–2 years ago, and 26 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

26% from top-100 AUM funds
29 of 96 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 — AOUT

In 2026 Q2, 46 hedge funds were net buyers of AOUT (24 opened a new position, 22 added to an existing one), while 44 reduced or exited (25 trimmed, 19 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 26% of total institutional value in AOUT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +5 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 96.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AOUT

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

Market Analysis: AOUT

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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.

4 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: AOUT
96 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 96 91 5.49%
13F Shares 9M 9M -5.67%
Total Value $101M $85M 18.37%
New Positions 24 11 +13
Increased Positions 22 32 -10
Closed Positions 19 13 +6
Reduced Positions 25 19 +6
Total Calls 1 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

96 + investors

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

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Top 25 AOUT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Diversified Investment Strategies, LLC 0.89% 117,000 $1.4M
2 Teton Advisors, LLC 0.78% 115,557 $1.4M
3 Engine Capital Management, LP 0.75% 656,329 $7.7M
4 Argos Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.39% 126,185 $1.5M
5 Brandes Investment Partners, LP 0.20% 2,461,409 $28.9M
6 Royce & Associates LP 0.10% 1,010,254 $11.9M
7 GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.05% 30,186 $354K
8 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.03% 305,000 $3.6M
9 State of Wyoming 0.03% 23,314 $274K
10 RBF Capital, LLC 0.02% 45,639 $536K
11 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.02% 88,816 $1.0M
12 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.01% 56,136 $659K
13 Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd 0.01% 12,400 $146K
14 Gabelli Funds LLC 0.01% 71,056 $834K
15 Atria Investments, Inc 0.00% 32,346 $380K
16 Quadrature Capital Ltd 0.00% 34,878 $409K
17 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 193,868 $2.3M
18 Old National Bancorp /In/ 0.00% 10,092 $118K
19 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.00% 36,706 $431K
20 Sanctuary Advisors, LLC 0.00% 36,193 $425K
21 Adkins Seale Capital Management LLC 0.00% 227 $2K
22 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 11,107 $130K
23 Legacy Bridge, LLC 0.00% 407 $5K
24 &Partners 0.00% 23,878 $281K
25 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 3,938 $46K
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 Outdoor Brands Inc (AOUT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AOUT?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added AOUT 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 AOUT?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 46 funds bought or added vs 44 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 AOUT holders?

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds: 29 of 96 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% 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 AOUT?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 57 out of 96 hedge funds have held AOUT 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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