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American Vanguard Corp (AVD)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -13
Streak
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Buyers last Q
45%

Smart Money Signals — AVD

Based on 104 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, 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 — 75% of 3.0Y peak

75% of all-time peak
104 funds currently hold this stock — 75% of the 3.0-year high of 139 funds (reached 2023 Q3). 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
20 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 — 45% buying

57 buying70 selling
Last quarter: 70 funds reduced or exited vs 57 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 17 → 12 → 29 → 23. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 12% medium ■ 22% new
68 out of 104 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

12 → 17 → 12 → 29 → 23 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 17 → 12 → 29 → 23. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 105 holders: 73 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 11 entered 1–2 years ago, and 21 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
32 of 104 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% 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.
2.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.6/10 — 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 — AVD

In 2026 Q2, 57 hedge funds were net buyers of AVD (23 opened a new position, 34 added to an existing one), while 70 reduced or exited (34 trimmed, 36 sold completely) — a 45% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 53% of total institutional value in AVD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -13 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 104.

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.

8 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: AVD
104 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 104 117 -11.11%
13F Shares 15M 17M -14.49%
Total Value $41M $43M -5.41%
New Positions 23 29 -6
Increased Positions 34 39 -5
Closed Positions 36 27 +9
Reduced Positions 34 30 +4
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

104 + 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 AVD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 EVR Research LP 1.07% 775,000 $2.2M
2 Cruiser Capital Advisors, LLC 0.99% 571,781 $1.6M
3 Potomac Capital Management, Inc. 0.69% 358,780 $1.0M
4 Pullen Investment Management, LLC 0.49% 379,017 $1.1M
5 Williams & Novak Wealth Management, LLC 0.08% 43,340 $121K
6 Ironwood Investment Management LLC 0.07% 73,731 $206K
7 RBF Capital, LLC 0.05% 418,583 $1.2M
8 Riverwater Partners LLC 0.02% 24,553 $69K
9 CastleKnight Management LP 0.02% 504,333 $1.4M
10 Invenomic Capital Management LP 0.01% 63,349 $177K
11 Prelude Capital Management, LLC 0.01% 33,495 $94K
12 Curi Capital, LLC 0.01% 137,961 $386K
13 Axq Capital, LP 0.00% 14,277 $40K
14 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.00% 16,937 $47K
15 Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP 0.00% 23,817 $67K
16 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.00% 70,371 $197K
17 Jump Financial, LLC 0.00% 39,000 $172K
18 Advisory Services Network, LLC 0.00% 61,794 $173K
19 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.00% 68,000 $190K
20 Bfsg, LLC 0.00% 6,472 $18K
21 Two Sigma Investments, LP 0.00% 732,819 $2.1M
22 Algert Global LLC 0.00% 43,840 $123K
23 StoneX Group Inc. 0.00% 12,495 $35K
24 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 355,277 $995K
25 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 34,819 $97K
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 — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, 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 — 45% buying: Last quarter: 70 funds reduced or exited vs 57 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 — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 32 of 104 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% 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?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 68 out of 104 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.

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