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Ames Natl Corp (ATLO)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +14
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Buyers last Q
78%

Smart Money Signals — ATLO

Based on 101 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 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
101 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 — +49% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+33 new funds entered over the past year (+49% 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 — 78% buying

72 buying20 selling
Last quarter: 72 funds were net buyers (20 opened a brand new position + 52 added to an existing one). Only 20 were sellers (14 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ATLO position: 11 → 12 → 12 → 20. 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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45% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 45% conviction (2yr+) ■ 29% medium ■ 27% new
45 out of 101 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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Growing discovery — still being found

6 → 11 → 12 → 12 → 20 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 12 → 12 → 20. 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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Veteran-anchored — 54% veterans vs 33% newcomers

■ 54% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 33% new
Entry-cohort mix of 101 holders: 55 (54%) are 2+ year veterans, 13 entered 1–2 years ago, and 33 (33%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 100 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% 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.
4.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.2/10 — 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 — ATLO

In 2026 Q2, 72 hedge funds were net buyers of ATLO (20 opened a new position, 52 added to an existing one), while 20 reduced or exited (14 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 78% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 62% of total institutional value in ATLO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +14 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 101.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ATLO

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

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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.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: ATLO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 99 87 13.79%
13F Shares 4M 4M 7.63%
Total Value $107M $101M 5.72%
New Positions 20 12 +8
Increased Positions 51 31 +20
Closed Positions 7 8 -1
Reduced Positions 14 25 -11
Total Calls 1 2 -50.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 ATLO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd. 1.65% 80,480 $2.4M
2 Ames National Corp 0.73% 46,557 $1.3M
3 Fourthstone LLC 0.39% 16,768 $543K
4 Channel Wealth LLC 0.21% 31,284 $926K
5 Larry Mathis Financial Planning, LLC 0.20% 8,443 $250K
6 RBF Capital, LLC 0.04% 30,000 $888K
7 Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP 0.02% 14,558 $431K
8 IFG Advisory, LLC 0.02% 18,760 $555K
9 Ritholtz Wealth Management 0.01% 32,897 $974K
10 Compound Planning, Inc. 0.01% 13,308 $394K
11 Arkadios Wealth Advisors 0.01% 22,077 $654K
12 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.01% 18,111 $536K
13 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.01% 11,700 $346K
14 Foster Group, Inc. 0.01% 9,931 $294K
15 Trexquant Investment LP 0.01% 41,416 $1.2M
16 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.01% 9,612 $285K
17 O'shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC 0.01% 43,214 $1.3M
18 XTX Topco Ltd 0.01% 13,302 $394K
19 Quadrature Capital Ltd 0.00% 16,671 $494K
20 West Financial Advisors, LLC 0.00% 804 $24K
21 Smartleaf Asset Management LLC 0.00% 3,330 $99K
22 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 62,184 $1.8M
23 Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. 0.00% 43,074 $1.3M
24 Qube Research & Technologies Ltd 0.00% 85,233 $2.5M
25 Marshall Wace, LLP 0.00% 83,618 $2.5M
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 — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 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 — 78% buying: Last quarter: 72 funds were net buyers (20 opened a brand new position + 52 added to an existing one). Only 20 were sellers (14 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ATLO holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 35 of 100 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% 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?

45% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 45 out of 101 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.

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