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AMTECH SYS INC (ASYS)

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +13
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Buyers last Q
64%

Smart Money Signals — ASYS

Based on 66 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ASYS 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
66 hedge funds hold ASYS 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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Fast accumulation — +89% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+31 new funds entered over the past year (+89% 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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More buyers than sellers — 64% buying

47 buying27 selling
Last quarter: 47 funds were net buyers (25 opened a brand new position + 22 added to an existing one). Only 27 were sellers (15 trimmed + 12 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~25 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 6 → 4 → 24 → 25. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

58% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 26% new
38 out of 66 hedge funds have held ASYS 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 +87% but shares only +38% — price-driven

Value
+86%
Shares
+37%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +87%, but actual share count only changed +38%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

8 → 6 → 4 → 24 → 25 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 4 → 24 → 25. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 75% of holders stayed 2+ years

75% veterans 6% 1-2yr 19% new
Of 68 current holders: 51 (75%) 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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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
22 of 66 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in ASYS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.9
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.9/10 — 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 — ASYS

In 2025 Q4, 47 hedge funds were net buyers of ASYS (25 opened a new position, 22 added to an existing one), while 27 reduced or exited (15 trimmed, 12 sold completely) — a 64% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 44% of total institutional value in ASYS 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: 66.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ASYS

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

Market Analysis: ASYS

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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.

14 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: ASYS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 3 days 67 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 67 53 26.42%
13F Shares 6M 5M 37.75%
Total Value $79M $42M 86.68%
New Positions 25 25 -
Increased Positions 26 9 +17
Closed Positions 12 7 +5
Reduced Positions 14 15 -1
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of ASYS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 1.03% 405,371 $4.7M
2 Palisades Investment Partners, LLC 0.46% 100,656 $1.2M
3 IRONWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.13% 27,198 $318K
4 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.10% 74,305 $868K
5 ESSEX INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO LLC 0.07% 37,816 $442K
6 VIRTUS ADVISERS, LLC 0.06% 11,200 $131K
7 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.05% 28,141 $329K
8 WealthTrust Axiom LLC 0.05% 16,300 $190K
9 State of Wyoming 0.03% 23,688 $277K
10 VILLERE ST DENIS J & CO LLC 0.03% 20,000 $234K
11 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.03% 109,118 $1.3M
12 JAMES INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. 0.02% 14,600 $171K
13 Truvestments Capital LLC 0.02% 8,990 $105K
14 OCCUDO QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES LP 0.02% 19,830 $345K
15 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.02% 25,630
16 XTX Topco Ltd 0.02% 74,606 $871K
17 Trexquant Investment LP 0.01% 173,889 $2.0M
18 First Eagle Investment Management, LLC 0.01% 832,453 $9.7M
19 Virtu Financial LLC 0.01% 21,210
20 Sowell Financial Services LLC 0.01% 20,206 $236K
21 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.01% 40,121 $469K
22 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.01% 25,300 $296K
23 ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.01% 466,837 $5K
24 Kovack Advisors, Inc. 0.01% 12,100 $145K
25 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.01% 37,580 $439K
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% 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 — AMTECH SYS INC (ASYS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ASYS?

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

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying: Last quarter: 47 funds were net buyers (25 opened a brand new position + 22 added to an existing one). Only 27 were sellers (15 trimmed + 12 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ASYS holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 22 of 66 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in ASYS. 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 ASYS?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 38 out of 66 hedge funds have held ASYS 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.