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Ashland Inc (ASH)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +13
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — ASH

Based on 356 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ASH 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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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
356 hedge funds hold ASH 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding ASH is almost the same as a year ago (+12 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

177 buying186 selling
Last quarter: 186 funds reduced or exited vs 177 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 (+17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ASH position: 52 → 59 → 57 → 74. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 19% new
224 out of 356 hedge funds have held ASH 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 +28% but shares only +8% — price-driven

Value
+27%
Shares
+7%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +28%, but actual share count only changed +8%. 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

52 → 52 → 59 → 57 → 74 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 52 → 59 → 57 → 74. A growing number of institutions are discovering ASH each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 365 holders: 246 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 45 entered 1–2 years ago, and 74 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
51 of 350 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in ASH. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
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 — ASH

In 2026 Q2, 177 hedge funds were net buyers of ASH (74 opened a new position, 103 added to an existing one), while 186 reduced or exited (125 trimmed, 61 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 49% of total institutional value in ASH is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 356.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ASH

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

Market Analysis: ASH

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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.

15 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: ASH
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 349 343 1.75%
13F Shares 53M 49M 7.58%
Total Value $3.37B $2.64B 27.72%
New Positions 73 57 +16
Increased Positions 102 121 -19
Closed Positions 61 43 +18
Reduced Positions 123 103 +20
Total Calls 9 1 800.0%
Total Puts 6 5 20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 5.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 ASH holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Atlantic Investment Management, INC. 17.47% 509,000 $33.5M
2 Standard Investments LLC 15.44% 4,525,001 $298.2M
3 Cooperman Leon G 3.52% 1,895,000 $124.9M
4 Cruiser Capital Advisors, LLC 2.71% 66,784 $4.4M
5 Ancora Advisors LLC 2.47% 1,945,412 $128.2M
6 Canyon Capital Advisors LLC 1.34% 179,000 $11.8M
7 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 1.23% 1,999,908 $131.8M
8 Empyrean Capital Partners, LP 1.18% 542,000 $35.7M
9 Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC 1.13% 338,743 $22.3M
10 Shapiro Capital Management LLC 1.02% 254,455 $16.8M
11 Corient IA LP 0.91% 15,000 $988K
12 Unifi Asset Management LP 0.86% 21,513 $1.3M
13 Diamond Hill Capital Management, LLC (Investment Advisor) 0.84% 1,600,714 $105.5M
14 Neo Ivy Capital Management 0.56% 36,795 $2.4M
15 Altrinsic Global Advisors LLC 0.45% 187,938 $12.4M
16 Oak Thistle LLC 0.33% 52,409 $3.5M
17 Auxano Advisors, LLC 0.19% 14,847 $978K
18 Ares Systematic Credit Ltd 0.18% 4,438 $292K
19 Leisure Capital Management 0.17% 8,394 $553K
20 Summit Securities Group LLC 0.16% 25,000 $1.6M
21 Summit Securities Group LLC 0.16% 25,000 $1.6M
22 Inceptionr LLC 0.15% 9,132 $602K
23 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.14% 53,889 $3.6M
24 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.14% 2,239 $148K
25 Legacy Financial Independent Advisors LLC 0.13% 4,290 $283K
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 — Ashland Inc (ASH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ASH?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ASH 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 ASH?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 186 funds reduced or exited vs 177 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 ASH holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 51 of 350 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in ASH. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held ASH?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 224 out of 356 hedge funds have held ASH 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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