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Federal Signal Corp (FSS)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — FSS

Based on 450 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added FSS 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
450 hedge funds hold FSS 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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Steady growth — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+69 new funds entered over the past year (+18% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

239 buying199 selling
Last quarter: 239 funds bought or added vs 199 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+33 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new FSS position: 64 → 63 → 50 → 83. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

56% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 20% new
253 out of 450 hedge funds have held FSS 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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Steady discovery — ~83 new funds/quarter

51 → 64 → 63 → 50 → 83 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 64 → 63 → 50 → 83. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 24% newcomers

61% veterans 15% 1-2yr 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 455 holders: 279 (61%) are 2+ year veterans, 66 entered 1–2 years ago, and 110 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
61 of 450 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in FSS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — FSS

In 2026 Q1, 239 hedge funds were net buyers of FSS (83 opened a new position, 156 added to an existing one), while 199 reduced or exited (148 trimmed, 51 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 57% of total institutional value in FSS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +32 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 450.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FSS

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

16 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: FSS
462 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 462 450 2.67%
13F Shares 62M 60M 2.62%
Total Value $7.38B $6.04B 22.19%
New Positions 76 83 -7
Increased Positions 166 156 +10
Closed Positions 63 51 +12
Reduced Positions 152 146 +6
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 2 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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Top 25 FSS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Congruence Capital, LLC 8.19% 243,958 $31.3M
2 Pembroke Management, LTD 5.71% 283,387 $36.4M
3 Montanaro Asset Management Ltd 4.96% 122,531 $15.7M
4 Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC 3.55% 404,008 $51.9M
5 Sandhill Capital Partners LLC 3.32% 317,427 $40.8M
6 Dudley & Shanley, INC. 3.28% 169,285 $21.8M
7 4D Advisors, LLC 3.21% 65,000 $8.4M
8 Global Alpha Capital Management Ltd. 2.52% 326,966 $42.0M
9 Aperture Investors, LLC 2.51% 216,316 $27.8M
10 Prospect Capital Advisors, LLC 2.29% 39,300 $5.0M
11 Carderock Capital Management Inc 2.11% 74,774 $9.6M
12 Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC 2.00% 716,591 $92.1M
13 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 1.84% 42,106 $5.4M
14 Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd. 1.57% 360,200 $46.3M
15 Ranger Investment Management, L.P. 1.46% 179,428 $23.1M
16 ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC 1.22% 228,974 $29.4M
17 EULAV Asset Management 1.20% 292,336 $37.6M
18 Wasatch Advisors LP 1.15% 1,365,316 $175.4M
19 Trail Ridge Investment Advisors, LLC 1.11% 20,451 $2.6M
20 Crown Advisors Management, INC. 1.06% 15,000 $1.9M
21 Kiker Wealth Management, LLC 0.98% 19,622 $2.5M
22 Alta Capital Management LLC/ 0.82% 86,264 $11.1M
23 Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna 0.78% 18,145 $2.3M
24 EDENTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 0.74% 19,050 $2.4M
25 Oberweis Asset Management Inc/ 0.71% 269,084 $34.6M
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% 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 — Federal Signal Corp (FSS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FSS?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added FSS 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 FSS?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 239 funds bought or added vs 199 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for FSS holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 61 of 450 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in FSS. 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 FSS?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 253 out of 450 hedge funds have held FSS 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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