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AMES NATL CORP (ATLO)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +8
Streak
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Buyers last Q
66%

Smart Money Signals — ATLO

Based on 82 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 ATLO 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
82 hedge funds hold ATLO 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 — +39% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+23 new funds entered over the past year (+39% 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 — 66% buying

45 buying23 selling
Last quarter: 45 funds were net buyers (12 opened a brand new position + 33 added to an existing one). Only 23 were sellers (19 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~12 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 12 → 6 → 11 → 12. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 20% new
47 out of 82 hedge funds have held ATLO 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 +25% but shares only +10% — price-driven

Value
+25%
Shares
+10%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +25%, but actual share count only changed +10%. 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

9 → 12 → 6 → 11 → 12 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 6 → 11 → 12. A growing number of institutions are discovering ATLO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 62% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Of 82 current holders: 51 (62%) 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 — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
26 of 82 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in ATLO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — ATLO

In 2025 Q4, 45 hedge funds were net buyers of ATLO (12 opened a new position, 33 added to an existing one), while 23 reduced or exited (19 trimmed, 4 sold completely) — a 66% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 48% of total institutional value in ATLO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 82.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ATLO

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

Market Analysis: ATLO

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Company Profile: ATLO

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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.

20 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.7
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ATLO
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 3 days 82 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 82 75 9.33%
13F Shares 3M 3M 10.11%
Total Value $75M $60M 25.37%
New Positions 12 11 +1
Increased Positions 34 31 +3
Closed Positions 4 3 +1
Reduced Positions 19 17 +2
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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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 ATLO. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 institutional holders of ATLO — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Fourthstone LLC 3.27% 683,250 $19.3M
2 Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd. 1.75% 80,480 $2.3M
3 AMES NATIONAL CORP 0.79% 46,557 $1.3M
4 CHANNEL WEALTH LLC 0.21% 31,284 $883K
5 Larry Mathis Financial Planning, LLC 0.21% 8,443 $238K
6 Clarity Asset Management, Inc. 0.07% 5,124 $145K
7 RBF Capital, LLC 0.04% 30,000 $847K
8 SEGALL BRYANT & HAMILL, LLC 0.02% 39,521 $1.1M
9 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.02% 31,136 $879K
10 OCCUDO QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES LP 0.01% 9,267 $261K
11 Compound Planning, Inc. 0.01% 13,307 $376K
12 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 17,361 $490K
13 Foster Group, Inc. 0.01% 9,853 $278K
14 O'SHAUGHNESSY ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 33,674 $950K
15 West Financial Advisors, LLC 0.00% 804 $23K
16 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 7,464 $211K
17 Smartleaf Asset Management LLC 0.00% 3,330 $93K
18 Trexquant Investment LP 0.00% 11,928 $337K
19 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.00% 11,353 $320K
20 EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 789 $66K
21 City State Bank 0.00% 240 $7K
22 Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. 0.00% 26,977 $761K
23 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 37,984 $1.1M
24 MARSHALL WACE, LLP 0.00% 56,986 $1.6M
25 ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 0.00% 100,392 $2.8M
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 — AMES NATL CORP (ATLO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ATLO?

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

More buyers than sellers — 66% buying: Last quarter: 45 funds were net buyers (12 opened a brand new position + 33 added to an existing one). Only 23 were sellers (19 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ATLO holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 26 of 82 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in ATLO. 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 ATLO?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 47 out of 82 hedge funds have held ATLO 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.