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AQUA METALS INC (AQMS)

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

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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — AQMS

Based on 33 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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No change last quarter

last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
33 hedge funds hold AQMS right now — the highest count in 1.8 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 — +22% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+6 new funds entered over the past year (+22% 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 — 53% buying

16 buying14 selling
Last quarter: 16 funds bought or added vs 14 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 7 → 17 → 8. 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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Mostly new holders — 58% entered in last year

0% conviction (2yr+) 42% medium 58% new
Only 0 funds (0%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Buying through price weakness — shares -36%, value -82%

Value
-81%
Shares
-36%
Last quarter: funds added -36% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -82%. 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 — ~8 new funds/quarter

2 → 7 → 7 → 17 → 8 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 7 → 17 → 8. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Early stage — 61% of holders entered in last year

0% veterans 39% 1-2yr 61% new
Of 33 current holders: 20 (61%) entered in the past year, only 0 (0%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.

Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds

23% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 33 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 23% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.8
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.8/10 — 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 — AQMS

In 2026 Q1, 16 hedge funds were net buyers of AQMS (8 opened a new position, 8 added to an existing one), while 14 reduced or exited (6 trimmed, 8 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 23% of total institutional value in AQMS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: flat (entries and exits balanced). Total institutional holders: 33.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AQMS

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

Market Analysis: AQMS

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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.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: AQMS
33 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 33 33 -
13F Shares 216K 338K -35.95%
Total Value $820K $4M -81.71%
New Positions 8 17 -9
Increased Positions 8 4 +4
Closed Positions 8 11 -3
Reduced Positions 6 6 -
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of AQMS — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 12,450 $53K
2 STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP 0.00% 81,816 $350K
3 Elevated Capital Advisors, LLC 0.00% 171
4 Arax Advisory Partners 0.00% 1,340 $6K
5 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.00% 200
6 MAI Capital Management 0.00% 1,602 $7K
7 Advisory Services Network, LLC 0.00% 300 $1K
8 VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% 15,587 $67K
9 PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ 0.00% 24,590
10 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 102
11 Center for Financial Planning, Inc. 0.00% 22
12 Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors, LLC 0.00% 10
13 Hilton Head Capital Partners, LLC 0.00% 2
14 Raiffeisen Bank International AG 0.00% 55
15 VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 29,215 $125K
16 SHP Wealth Management 0.00% 5
17 NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO 0.00% 312 $1K
18 OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% 103
19 JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES LLLP 0.00% 368 $1K
20 CITIGROUP INC 0.00% 240 $1K
21 WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 0.00% 500 $2K
22 HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC. 0.00% 6
23 BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS 0.00% 180
24 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 4,849 $21K
25 UBS Group AG 0.00% 491 $2K
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 — AQUA METALS INC (AQMS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AQMS?

No change last quarter: The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.

What is the institutional breadth score for AQMS?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 16 funds bought or added vs 14 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 AQMS holders?

Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds: 9 of 33 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 23% 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 AQMS?

Mostly new holders — 58% entered in last year: Only 0 funds (0%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

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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