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AMPCO-PITTSBURG CORP (AP)

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

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Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — AP

Based on 43 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added AP 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.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
43 hedge funds hold AP 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 — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+6 new funds entered over the past year (+16% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

24 buying16 selling
Last quarter: 24 funds were net buyers (12 opened a brand new position + 12 added to an existing one). Only 16 were sellers (11 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new AP position: 5 → 6 → 5 → 12. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 14% medium 26% new
26 out of 43 hedge funds have held AP 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 +134% but shares only +0% — price-driven

Value
+133%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +134%, but actual share count only changed +0%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

6 → 5 → 6 → 5 → 12 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 6 → 5 → 12. A growing number of institutions are discovering AP each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

68% veterans 7% 1-2yr 25% new
Of 44 current holders: 30 (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.

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds

31% from top-100 AUM funds
18 of 43 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — AP

In 2025 Q4, 24 hedge funds were net buyers of AP (12 opened a new position, 12 added to an existing one), while 16 reduced or exited (11 trimmed, 5 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 31% of total institutional value in AP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +7 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 43.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AP

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

Market Analysis: AP

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

Is It Too Late to Buy AMPCO-PITTSBURG CORP (AP) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much AP has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 50d ago
AP
+42.5%
XLI
+5.4%

AP outperformed XLI by +37.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 5d ago
AP
-13.4%
XLI
-0.5%

Since the filing became public, AP outperformed XLI by -12.9% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

4 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: AP
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 60 43 39.53%
13F Shares 10M 8M 24.39%
Total Value $69M $44M 54.59%
New Positions 24 12 +12
Increased Positions 23 12 +11
Closed Positions 7 5 +2
Reduced Positions 8 11 -3
Total Calls 2 1 100.0%
Total Puts 2 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of AP — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Meros Investment Management, LP 0.63% 214,850 $1.4M
2 Teton Advisors, LLC 0.61% 130,000 $874K
3 Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. 0.26% 230,478 $1.5M
4 GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.16% 2,491,957 $16.7M
5 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.09% 115,793 $778K
6 RAFFLES ASSOCIATES LP 0.09% 15,000 $101K
7 GABELLI FUNDS LLC 0.06% 1,399,800 $9.4M
8 DUDLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.03% 11,000 $74K
9 Palumbo Wealth Management LLC 0.02% 15,233 $102K
10 RBF Capital, LLC 0.02% 60,000 $403K
11 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.02% 154,410 $1.0M
12 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.02% 22,401 $151K
13 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.01% 118,779 $798K
14 D'Orazio & Associates, Inc. 0.01% 11,103 $75K
15 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.01% 18,657
16 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.01% 10,910 $73K
17 XTX Topco Ltd 0.01% 48,582 $326K
18 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 423,219 $2.8M
19 O'SHAUGHNESSY ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 122,418 $823K
20 ALGERT GLOBAL LLC 0.00% 28,932
21 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.00% 46,875 $315K
22 AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC 0.00% 1,173,024 $7.9M
23 SEI INVESTMENTS CO 0.00% 184,336 $1.2M
24 Brevan Howard Capital Management LP 0.00% 18,727 $126K
25 MARSHALL WACE, LLP 0.00% 161,291 $1.1M
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 — AMPCO-PITTSBURG CORP (AP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AP?

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

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 24 funds were net buyers (12 opened a brand new position + 12 added to an existing one). Only 16 were sellers (11 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for AP holders?

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds: 18 of 43 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% 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 AP?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 26 out of 43 hedge funds have held AP 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 AMPCO-PITTSBURG CORP (AP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AP has moved -13.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.5% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -12.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AP has gained +42.5% vs +5.4% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near 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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