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A10 Networks Inc (ATEN)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +27
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — ATEN

Based on 265 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ATEN 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
265 hedge funds hold ATEN 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 — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+15 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

159 buying113 selling
Last quarter: 159 funds bought or added vs 113 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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More new buyers each quarter (+23 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ATEN position: 25 → 42 → 38 → 61. 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+) ■ 20% medium ■ 22% new
152 out of 265 hedge funds have held ATEN 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 +29% but shares only +12% — price-driven

Value
+29%
Shares
+11%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +29%, but actual share count only changed +12%. 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

64 → 25 → 42 → 38 → 61 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 42 → 38 → 61. A growing number of institutions are discovering ATEN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 267 holders: 166 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 28 entered 1–2 years ago, and 73 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
53 of 263 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in ATEN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
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 — ATEN

In 2026 Q1, 159 hedge funds were net buyers of ATEN (61 opened a new position, 98 added to an existing one), while 113 reduced or exited (79 trimmed, 34 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 56% of total institutional value in ATEN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +27 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 265.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ATEN

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

Market Analysis: ATEN

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Company Profile: ATEN

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

Is It Too Late to Buy A10 Networks Inc (ATEN) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ATEN has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 45d ago
ATEN
-28.1%
XLK
-0.3%

ATEN outperformed XLK by -27.8% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 0d ago
ATEN
+0.0%
XLK
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, ATEN outperformed XLK by +0.0% .

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.

25 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ATEN
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 5 days 262 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 262 238 10.08%
13F Shares 78M 70M 10.89%
Total Value $1.56B $1.22B 28.52%
New Positions 59 38 +21
Increased Positions 97 84 +13
Closed Positions 35 35 -
Reduced Positions 77 88 -11
Total Calls 3 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

262 + investors

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

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2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 ATEN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Bridge City Capital, LLC 2.53% 296,239 $11.1M
2 Punch & Associates Investment Management, INC. 2.20% 1,188,747 $44.4M
3 Summit Partners L P 1.23% 200,065 $7.5M
4 Illumine Investment Management, LLC 1.06% — $1.6M
5 Verity Asset Management, Inc. 0.91% 64,164 $2.4M
6 Teton Advisors, LLC 0.78% 36,000 $1.3M
7 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.69% 2,416,808 $90.3M
8 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.63% 188,768 $7.1M
9 Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc. 0.57% 161,381 $6.0M
10 Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC 0.45% 245,117 $9.2M
11 Oberweis Asset Management Inc/ 0.43% 552,000 $20.6M
12 Ceredex Value Advisors LLC 0.41% 387,750 $14.5M
13 Paradigm Capital Management Inc/Ny 0.39% 384,700 $14.4M
14 IQ EQ FUND MANAGEMENT (IRELAND) Ltd 0.38% 158,843 $5.9M
15 Portolan Capital Management, LLC 0.32% 226,920 $8.5M
16 Globeflex Capital L P 0.31% 65,303 $2.4M
17 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.31% 5,401 $202K
18 Platinum Investment Management Ltd 0.26% 28,630 $1.1M
19 Neo Ivy Capital Management 0.25% 28,494 $1.1M
20 Peregrine Capital Management LLC 0.25% 201,952 $7.5M
21 1492 Capital Management LLC 0.24% 21,520 $804K
22 Defiance ETFs, LLC 0.21% 412,194 $15.7M
23 Crawford Investment Counsel Inc 0.18% 295,532 $11.0M
24 Royce & Associates LP 0.18% 597,646 $22.3M
25 Horizon Investment Services, LLC 0.18% 17,102 $639K
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 — A10 Networks Inc (ATEN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ATEN?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ATEN 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 ATEN?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 159 funds bought or added vs 113 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 ATEN holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 53 of 263 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in ATEN. 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 ATEN?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 152 out of 265 hedge funds have held ATEN 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 A10 Networks Inc (ATEN) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ATEN has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), ATEN has gained -28.1% vs -0.3% for XLK. 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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