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AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS INC (AOUT)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -7
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — AOUT

Based on 93 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AOUT 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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High ownership — 90% of 3.0Y peak

90% of all-time peak
93 funds currently hold this stock — 90% 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 — 5% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
5 fewer hedge funds hold AOUT compared to a year ago (-5% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

45 buying49 selling
Last quarter: 49 funds reduced or exited vs 45 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~15 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 27 → 16 → 15. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 14% medium ■ 22% new
60 out of 93 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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Steady discovery — ~15 new funds/quarter

28 → 7 → 27 → 16 → 15 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 27 → 16 → 15. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 71% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 93 current holders: 66 (71%) 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 — 35% AUM from major funds

35% from top-100 AUM funds
30 of 93 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — 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 2025 Q4, 45 hedge funds were net buyers of AOUT (15 opened a new position, 30 added to an existing one), while 49 reduced or exited (27 trimmed, 22 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 35% of total institutional value in AOUT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -7 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 93.

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.

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

20 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.7
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: AOUT
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 3 days 89 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 89 97 -8.25%
13F Shares 8M 8M 0.43%
Total Value $66M $72M -7.91%
New Positions 12 15 -3
Increased Positions 29 26 +3
Closed Positions 20 18 +2
Reduced Positions 27 31 -4
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

89 + investors

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QUARTER:
Top 25 institutional holders of AOUT — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Teton Advisors, LLC 0.77% 116,957 $1.1M
2 Engine Capital Management, LP 0.74% 656,329 $6.1M
3 Diversified Investment Strategies, LLC 0.72% 120,000 $1.1M
4 Argos Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.34% 126,185 $1.2M
5 BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP 0.16% 2,428,930 $22.7M
6 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.08% 916,030 $8.6M
7 GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.04% 30,186 $282K
8 RBF Capital, LLC 0.03% 65,000 $607K
9 GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.03% 314,813 $2.9M
10 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.02% 88,816 $830K
11 State of Wyoming 0.02% 15,914 $149K
12 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 56,136 $524K
13 GABELLI FUNDS LLC 0.00% 71,056 $664K
14 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 204,168 $1.9M
15 Atria Investments, Inc 0.00% 21,966 $205K
16 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.00% 36,706 $343K
17 &PARTNERS 0.00% 23,863 $223K
18 ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 0.00% 190,997 $1.8M
19 Sanctuary Advisors, LLC 0.00% 16,557 $155K
20 Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.00% 58,360 $545K
21 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 2,308 $22K
22 JACOBS LEVY EQUITY MANAGEMENT, INC 0.00% 10,340 $97K
23 AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC 0.00% 77,618 $725K
24 Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. 0.00% 1,254 $12K
25 UBS Group AG 0.00% 204,893 $1.9M
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?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AOUT 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 AOUT?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 49 funds reduced or exited vs 45 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for AOUT holders?

Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds: 30 of 93 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% 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?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 60 out of 93 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.