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ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP COM (ASC)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +12
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — ASC

Based on 175 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 ASC 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 — 86% of 3.0Y peak

86% of all-time peak
175 funds currently hold this stock — 86% of the 3.0-year high of 203 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding ASC is almost the same as a year ago (+0 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

85 buying88 selling
Last quarter: 88 funds reduced or exited vs 85 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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More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ASC position: 27 → 35 → 23 → 31. 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 29% medium ■ 15% new
99 out of 175 hedge funds have held ASC 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 — ~31 new funds/quarter

37 → 27 → 35 → 23 → 31 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 27 → 35 → 23 → 31. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 64% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Of 179 current holders: 115 (64%) 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 — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
31 of 175 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — 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 — ASC

In 2025 Q4, 85 hedge funds were net buyers of ASC (31 opened a new position, 54 added to an existing one), while 88 reduced or exited (69 trimmed, 19 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 39% of total institutional value in ASC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +12 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 175.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ASC

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

Market Analysis: ASC

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Company Profile: ASC

Industrials Marine Shipping

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.

30 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
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/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ASC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 179 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 179 166 7.83%
13F Shares 30M 28M 8.98%
Total Value $320M $329M -2.66%
New Positions 31 23 +8
Increased Positions 57 64 -7
Closed Positions 19 25 -6
Reduced Positions 75 68 +7
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

179 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of ASC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 TICINO WEALTH 4.00% 706,367 $11.5M
2 PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC 0.53% 1,213,813 $18.5M
3 Michels Family Financial, LLC 0.31% 28,438 $434K
4 Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC 0.12% 27,753 —
5 R Squared Ltd 0.11% 13,599 $207K
6 SmartHarvest Portfolios, LLC 0.11% 16,702 $255K
7 WealthTrust Axiom LLC 0.07% 19,501 $297K
8 SPROTT INC. 0.06% 137,300 $2.1M
9 Koss-Olinger Consulting, LLC 0.05% 39,488 $602K
10 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.05% 164,436 $2.5M
11 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.04% 42,744 —
12 CenterBook Partners LP 0.03% 42,570 $649K
13 Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd 0.03% 14,000 $214K
14 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.03% 16,349 $249K
15 Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. 0.01% 397,541 $6.1M
16 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.01% 25,868 $394K
17 Cornerstone Investment Partners, LLC 0.01% 18,095 $276K
18 BFSG, LLC 0.01% 7,135 $109K
19 FEDERATED HERMES, INC. 0.01% 403,079 $6.1M
20 LOS ANGELES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.01% 138,395 $2.1M
21 Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.01% 478,815 $7.3M
22 Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton 0.01% 2,029 $31K
23 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.01% 3,428 $52K
24 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.01% 7,040 $107K
25 Ethic Inc. 0.00% 15,414 $235K
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 — ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP COM (ASC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ASC?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 88 funds reduced or exited vs 85 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 ASC holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 31 of 175 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 ASC?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 99 out of 175 hedge funds have held ASC 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.