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PROFICIENT AUTO LOGISTICS INC COM (PAL)

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +3
Streak
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — PAL

Based on 85 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added PAL 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
85 hedge funds hold PAL 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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Fast accumulation — +31% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+20 new funds entered over the past year (+31% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

50 buying36 selling
Last quarter: 50 funds bought or added vs 36 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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Steady new buyers — ~15 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 25 → 13 → 12 → 15. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 34% entered in last year

■ 6% conviction (2yr+) ■ 60% medium ■ 34% new
Only 5 funds (6%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Value +42% but shares only +2% — price-driven

Value
+42%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +42%, but actual share count only changed +2%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

14 → 25 → 13 → 12 → 15 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 13 → 12 → 15. PAL is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Mixed cohorts — 3% veterans, 51% new entrants

■ 3% veterans ■ 45% 1-2yr ■ 51% new
Of 88 current holders: 3 (3%) held 2+ years, 40 held 1–2 years, 45 (51%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
33 of 85 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in PAL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — PAL

In 2025 Q4, 50 hedge funds were net buyers of PAL (15 opened a new position, 35 added to an existing one), while 36 reduced or exited (24 trimmed, 12 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 54% of total institutional value in PAL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 85.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PAL

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

Market Analysis: PAL

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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.

20 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: PAL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 3 days 85 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 85 82 3.66%
13F Shares 19M 19M 1.7%
Total Value $188M $132M 42.27%
New Positions 15 11 +4
Increased Positions 35 36 -1
Closed Positions 12 13 -1
Reduced Positions 31 26 +5
Total Calls 2 1 100.0%
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 2.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of PAL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 BRIGHTLIGHT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP 1.93% 288,700 $2.0M
2 VELA Investment Management, LLC 0.64% 412,605 $2.8M
3 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.47% 574,295 $3.9M
4 LIBERTY SQUARE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC 0.12% 62,176 $422K
5 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.05% 699,323 $4.7M
6 DIAMOND HILL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 0.04% 875,892 $5.9M
7 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.03% 25,357 $172K
8 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.03% 197,160 $1.3M
9 Boston Partners 0.02% 2,196,975 $14.9M
10 EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.01% 6,459 $484K
11 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.01% 116,717 $791K
12 ALGERT GLOBAL LLC 0.01% 113,182 —
13 RBF Capital, LLC 0.01% 30,000 $203K
14 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.01% 219,169 $1.5M
15 PRELUDE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 17,680 $120K
16 Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. 0.01% 471,930 $3.2M
17 AlphaQuest LLC 0.01% 15,125 $146K
18 Nicholas Hoffman & Company, LLC. 0.01% 40,000 $271K
19 AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC 0.01% 1,739,654 $11.8M
20 Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.01% 694,387 $4.7M
21 Verition Fund Management LLC 0.00% 65,000 $441K
22 St. Johns Investment Management Company, LLC 0.00% 1,000 $7K
23 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.00% 27,211 $184K
24 MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 673,052 $4.6M
25 FMR LLC 0.00% 4,172,262 $28.3M
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 — PROFICIENT AUTO LOGISTICS INC COM (PAL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PAL?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 50 funds bought or added vs 36 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 PAL holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 33 of 85 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in PAL. 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 PAL?

Mostly new holders — 34% entered in last year: Only 5 funds (6%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

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.