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ROCKY BRANDS INC (RCKY)

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

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +13
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — RCKY

Based on 114 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 RCKY 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
114 hedge funds hold RCKY 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
+27 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 — 54% buying

60 buying51 selling
Last quarter: 60 funds bought or added vs 51 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 (+17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new RCKY position: 12 → 20 → 10 → 27. 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+) 20% medium 21% new
67 out of 114 hedge funds have held RCKY 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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Value +28% but shares only +3% — price-driven

Value
+28%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +28%, but actual share count only changed +3%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

13 → 12 → 20 → 10 → 27 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 20 → 10 → 27. A growing number of institutions are discovering RCKY each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

64% veterans 13% 1-2yr 23% new
Of 114 current holders: 73 (64%) 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.

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 114 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — RCKY

In 2026 Q1, 60 hedge funds were net buyers of RCKY (27 opened a new position, 33 added to an existing one), while 51 reduced or exited (37 trimmed, 14 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 38% of total institutional value in RCKY is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 114.

Hedge Fund Ownership: RCKY

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

Market Analysis: RCKY

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Company Profile: RCKY

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

Is It Too Late to Buy ROCKY BRANDS INC (RCKY) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much RCKY has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 53d ago
RCKY
-1.7%
XLY
+9.4%

RCKY outperformed XLY by -11.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 8d ago
RCKY
+7.2%
XLY
+2.3%

Since the filing became public, RCKY outperformed XLY by +4.9% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

18 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: RCKY
113 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 113 101 11.88%
13F Shares 6M 6M 3.34%
Total Value $210M $163M 28.22%
New Positions 26 10 +16
Increased Positions 33 35 -2
Closed Positions 14 13 +1
Reduced Positions 37 37 -
Total Calls 0 0 -
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 RCKY. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 institutional holders of RCKY — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Aristides Capital LLC 0.95% 112,744 $4.4M
2 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.77% 32,318 $1.3M
3 Verdad Advisers, LP 0.65% 15,000 $581K
4 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.36% 154,175 $6.0M
5 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.17% 158,645 $6.1M
6 YARGER WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC 0.14% 8,858 $343K
7 OBERWEIS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC/ 0.13% 118,000 $4.6M
8 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.12% 16,717 $647K
9 CRAWFORD INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 0.10% 157,066 $6.1M
10 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.10% 22,453 $869K
11 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.09% 114,606 $4.4M
12 DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC 0.08% 107,298 $4.2M
13 WealthBridge Capital Management, LLC 0.07% 8,355 $324K
14 Koss-Olinger Consulting, LLC 0.07% 21,637 $838K
15 Waterfront Wealth Inc. 0.05% 7,462 $289K
16 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.04% 11,497 $445K
17 JAMES INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. 0.02% 5,445 $211K
18 ALGERT GLOBAL LLC 0.02% 35,294 $1K
19 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.02% 29,559 $1.1M
20 LOM Asset Management Ltd 0.02% 1,500 $58K
21 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.01% 50,106 $1.9M
22 LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT 0.01% 140,344 $5K
23 Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. 0.01% 8,857 $343K
24 Covestor Ltd 0.01% 337
25 O'SHAUGHNESSY ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 44,220 $1.7M
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 — ROCKY BRANDS INC (RCKY)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for RCKY?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 60 funds bought or added vs 51 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 RCKY holders?

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds: 34 of 114 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held RCKY?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 67 out of 114 hedge funds have held RCKY 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.

Is it too late to buy ROCKY BRANDS INC (RCKY) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, RCKY has moved +7.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.3% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), RCKY has gained -1.7% vs +9.4% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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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