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AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD)

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Current Price
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Upside
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -6
Streak
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Buyers last Q
41%

Smart Money Signals — AVD

Based on 113 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AVD 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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High ownership — 80% of 3.0Y peak

80% of all-time peak
113 funds currently hold this stock — 80% of the 3.0-year high of 142 funds (reached 2023 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 16% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
21 fewer hedge funds hold AVD compared to a year ago (-16% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 41% buying

44 buying64 selling
Last quarter: 64 funds reduced or exited vs 44 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~11 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 17 → 12 → 16 → 11. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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73% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 73% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 10% new
83 out of 113 hedge funds have held AVD 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 -6%, value -37%

Value
-37%
Shares
-6%
Last quarter: funds added -6% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -37%. 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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Steady discovery — ~11 new funds/quarter

31 → 17 → 12 → 16 → 11 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 17 → 12 → 16 → 11. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 77% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 77% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 14% new
Of 113 current holders: 87 (77%) 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 113 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in AVD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.7/10 — 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 — AVD

In 2025 Q4, 44 hedge funds were net buyers of AVD (11 opened a new position, 33 added to an existing one), while 64 reduced or exited (47 trimmed, 17 sold completely) — a 41% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This extends a 4-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 48% of total institutional value in AVD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -6 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 113.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AVD

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

Market Analysis: AVD

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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.

24 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: AVD
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 1 days 113 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 113 120 -5.83%
13F Shares 18M 20M -6.03%
Total Value $70M $112M -37.36%
New Positions 11 16 -5
Increased Positions 34 33 +1
Closed Positions 17 20 -3
Reduced Positions 47 49 -2
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

113 + investors

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of AVD — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Potomac Capital Management, Inc. 1.35% 622,050 $1.5M
2 EVR Research LP 0.72% 720,000 $1.8M
3 Cruiser Capital Advisors, LLC 0.55% 571,781 $1.4M
4 Pullen Investment Management, LLC 0.47% 374,032 $931K
5 IRONWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.06% 55,056 $137K
6 Invenomic Capital Management LP 0.05% 416,840 $1.0M
7 Williams & Novak, LLC 0.05% 26,167 $64K
8 CastleKnight Management LP 0.02% 504,333 $1.3M
9 Riverwater Partners LLC 0.02% 24,553 $61K
10 R Squared Ltd 0.02% 11,342 $28K
11 Canal Capital Management, LLC 0.01% 30,000 $75K
12 Curi Capital, LLC 0.01% 221,611 $552K
13 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 163,771 $408K
14 PRELUDE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 33,495 $83K
15 OCCUDO QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES LP 0.01% 37,239 $107K
16 AXQ CAPITAL, LP 0.00% 15,176 $38K
17 Shay Capital LLC 0.00% 20,000 $50K
18 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.00% 16,937 $42K
19 Jump Financial, LLC 0.00% 95,153 $237K
20 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 64,342 $160K
21 Advisory Services Network, LLC 0.00% 61,794 $154K
22 Graham Capital Management, L.P. 0.00% 33,055 $82K
23 GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.00% 68,000 $169K
24 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.00% 10,361 —
25 BFSG, LLC 0.00% 6,472 $16K
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 — AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AVD?

Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AVD 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 AVD?

More sellers than buyers — 41% buying: Last quarter: 64 funds reduced or exited vs 44 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for AVD holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 26 of 113 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in AVD. 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 AVD?

73% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 83 out of 113 hedge funds have held AVD 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.