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Avanos Med Inc (AVNS)

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

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -17
Streak
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — AVNS

Based on 250 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 AVNS 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 — 89% of 3.0Y peak

89% of all-time peak
250 funds currently hold this stock — 89% of the 3.0-year high of 281 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
19 fewer hedge funds hold AVNS compared to a year ago (-7% 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 — 46% buying

101 buying120 selling
Last quarter: 120 funds reduced or exited vs 101 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 (-10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 42 → 42 → 42 → 32. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 21% new
150 out of 250 hedge funds have held AVNS 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 -22%, value -67%

Value
-67%
Shares
-22%
Last quarter: funds added -22% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -67%. 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 — ~32 new funds/quarter

59 → 42 → 42 → 42 → 32 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 42 → 42 → 42 → 32. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 251 holders: 161 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 24 entered 1–2 years ago, and 66 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 250 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in AVNS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — AVNS

In 2026 Q1, 101 hedge funds were net buyers of AVNS (32 opened a new position, 69 added to an existing one), while 120 reduced or exited (71 trimmed, 49 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 56% of total institutional value in AVNS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -17 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 250.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AVNS

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

Market Analysis: AVNS

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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.

21 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: AVNS
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 3 days 248 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 248 265 -6.42%
13F Shares 45M 57M -22.1%
Total Value $514M $1.58B -67.49%
New Positions 30 41 -11
Increased Positions 70 79 -9
Closed Positions 47 41 +6
Reduced Positions 70 85 -15
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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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 AVNS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Samson Rock Capital LLP 32.77% 600,000 $14.9M
2 Sand Grove Capital Management LLP 4.69% 722,880 $18.0M
3 Nexpoint Asset Management, L.P. 3.62% 2,177,366 $54.2M
4 Beryl Capital Management LLC 3.49% 155,056 $3.9M
5 Kestrel Investment Management Corp 1.89% 139,850 $3.5M
6 Water Island Capital LLC 1.85% 799,002 $19.9M
7 TIG Advisors, LLC 1.84% 1,668,329 $41.5M
8 First Trust Capital Management L.P. 1.72% 1,184,190 $29.5M
9 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.82% 61,441 $1.5M
10 Meteora Capital, LLC 0.68% 328,442 $8.2M
11 Alpine Associates Management INC. 0.67% 432,621 $10.8M
12 Harvest Management LLC 0.47% 47,600 $1.2M
13 Credit Industriel Et Commercial 0.38% 235,940 $5.9M
14 Transmarket Holdings LP 0.32% 17,583 $437K
15 AQR Arbitrage LLC 0.32% 895,333 $22.3M
16 Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. 0.31% 751,639 $18.7M
17 GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.31% 84,350 $2.1M
18 Abc Arbitrage SA 0.23% 85,529 $2.1M
19 Prelude Capital Management, LLC 0.21% 115,133 $2.9M
20 Tokio Marine Asset Management Co Ltd 0.14% 184,751 $4.6M
21 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.14% 5,966 $148K
22 NINE MASTS CAPITAL Ltd 0.13% 50,000 $1.2M
23 Pentwater Capital Management LP 0.11% 750,000 $18.7M
24 Alpine Global Management, LLC 0.10% 25,000 $622K
25 Boothbay Fund Management, LLC 0.09% 271,836 $6.8M
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 — Avanos Med Inc (AVNS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AVNS?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AVNS 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 AVNS?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 120 funds reduced or exited vs 101 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 AVNS holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 45 of 250 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in AVNS. 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 AVNS?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 150 out of 250 hedge funds have held AVNS 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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