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Atlanticus Holdings Corp (ATLC)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -1
Streak
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — ATLC

Based on 104 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ATLC positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
104 hedge funds hold ATLC 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+11 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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 — 53% buying

58 buying51 selling
Last quarter: 58 funds bought or added vs 51 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 (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ATLC position: 15 → 29 → 15 → 21. 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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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 30% new
51 out of 104 hedge funds have held ATLC 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -1%, value -23%

Value
-23%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: funds added -1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -23%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

25 → 15 → 29 → 15 → 21 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 29 → 15 → 21. ATLC is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 54% veterans vs 38% newcomers

■ 54% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 38% new
Entry-cohort mix of 104 holders: 56 (54%) are 2+ year veterans, 9 entered 1–2 years ago, and 39 (38%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 72% AUM from top-100 funds

72% from top-100 AUM funds
33 of 104 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 72% of total institutional value in ATLC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — ATLC

In 2026 Q1, 58 hedge funds were net buyers of ATLC (21 opened a new position, 37 added to an existing one), while 51 reduced or exited (29 trimmed, 22 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 72% of total institutional value in ATLC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 104.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ATLC

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

Market Analysis: ATLC

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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.

18 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: ATLC
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 5 days 103 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 103 105 -1.9%
13F Shares 4M 4M -0.85%
Total Value $185M $242M -23.27%
New Positions 20 15 +5
Increased Positions 37 37 -
Closed Positions 22 20 +2
Reduced Positions 29 38 -9
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in ATLC. 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 ATLC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 SG Capital Management LLC 0.29% 34,553 $3.5M
2 Denali Advisors LLC 0.20% 19,871 $2.0M
3 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.15% 3,800 $389K
4 Range Financial Group LLC 0.12% 4,353 $445K
5 Vista Finance, LLC 0.12% 2,115 $216K
6 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.10% 24,395 $2.5M
7 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.08% 9,320 $953K
8 HB Wealth Management, LLC 0.07% 118,939 $12.2M
9 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.06% 2,812 $288K
10 Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft 0.05% 6,200 $634K
11 Globeflex Capital L P 0.04% 2,908 $297K
12 Argent Capital Management LLC 0.03% 9,100 $930K
13 Inspire Advisors, LLC 0.02% 3,419 $350K
14 StoneX Group Inc. 0.02% 5,524 $565K
15 Quadrature Capital Ltd 0.02% 25,083 $2.6M
16 LRI Investments, LLC 0.02% 2,500 $256K
17 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.02% 3,962 $405K
18 USA Financial Formulas 0.01% 761 $78K
19 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.01% 92,158 $9.4M
20 American Century Companies Inc 0.01% 221,049 $22.6M
21 Panagora Asset Management Inc 0.01% 27,992 $2.9M
22 Picton Mahoney Asset Management 0.01% 10,782 $1.1M
23 Jump Financial, LLC 0.01% 8,807 $450K
24 Allstate Corp 0.01% 5,667 $579K
25 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.01% 35,649 $3.7M
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 — Atlanticus Holdings Corp (ATLC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ATLC?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ATLC positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for ATLC?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 58 funds bought or added vs 51 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 ATLC holders?

Elite ownership — 72% AUM from top-100 funds: 33 of 104 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 72% of total institutional value in ATLC. 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 ATLC?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 51 out of 104 hedge funds have held ATLC 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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