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GERMAN AMERN BANCORP INC (GABC)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +11
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Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — GABC

Based on 168 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GABC 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
168 hedge funds hold GABC 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 — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+21 new funds entered over the past year (+14% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

88 buying57 selling
Last quarter: 88 funds were net buyers (23 opened a brand new position + 65 added to an existing one). Only 57 were sellers (45 trimmed + 12 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new GABC position: 29 → 14 → 16 → 23. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

59% conviction (2yr+) 24% medium 17% new
99 out of 168 hedge funds have held GABC 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 — ~23 new funds/quarter

25 → 29 → 14 → 16 → 23 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 29 → 14 → 16 → 23. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 8% 1-2yr 27% new
Of 169 current holders: 111 (66%) 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 — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 168 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in GABC. 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 — GABC

In 2025 Q4, 88 hedge funds were net buyers of GABC (23 opened a new position, 65 added to an existing one), while 57 reduced or exited (45 trimmed, 12 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 54% of total institutional value in GABC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +11 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 168.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GABC

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

Market Analysis: GABC

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: GABC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 5 days 169 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 169 157 7.64%
13F Shares 19M 19M 3.08%
Total Value $761M $738M 3.09%
New Positions 23 16 +7
Increased Positions 65 52 +13
Closed Positions 12 11 +1
Reduced Positions 45 46 -1
Total Calls 1 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of GABC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. 3.47% 966,872 $40.4M
2 Rosenthal | Henry Capital Advisors, Inc. 2.38% 58,199 $2.4M
3 CFC Planning Co LLC 0.56% 18,931 $791K
4 Brown Miller Wealth Management, LLC 0.41% 34,369 $1.4M
5 Champlain Investment Partners, LLC 0.33% 626,447 $26.2M
6 CHATHAM CAPITAL GROUP, INC. 0.28% 46,952 $2.0M
7 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.23% 548,452 $22.9M
8 DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC 0.18% 233,513 $9.8M
9 Pettinga Financial Advisors LLC 0.17% 22,153 $926K
10 Kentucky Trust Co 0.13% 6,000 $251K
11 CRAWFORD INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 0.10% 140,019 $5.9M
12 Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC 0.09% 272,358 $11.4M
13 MUTUAL OF AMERICA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.08% 170,209 $7.1M
14 Ceeto Capital Group, LLC 0.07% 5,623
15 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.07% 14,102 $590K
16 Atom Investors LP 0.07% 22,380 $935K
17 Wealthquest Corp 0.06% 19,597 $768K
18 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.05% 61,852 $2.6M
19 FIRST FINANCIAL CORP /IN/ 0.05% 2,863 $120K
20 Everhart Financial Group, Inc. 0.04% 11,882 $497K
21 Field & Main Bank 0.04% 3,000 $125K
22 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.03% 14,583 $609K
23 SUSQUEHANNA FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENTS, LLC 0.03% 18,374 $768K
24 Fort Point Capital Partners LLC 0.03% 5,000 $209K
25 Glenview Trust Co 0.02% 37,770 $1.6M
Investor Ownership
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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 — GERMAN AMERN BANCORP INC (GABC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GABC?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GABC 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 GABC?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 88 funds were net buyers (23 opened a brand new position + 65 added to an existing one). Only 57 were sellers (45 trimmed + 12 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for GABC holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 34 of 168 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in GABC. 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 GABC?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 99 out of 168 hedge funds have held GABC 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.