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WORLD ACCEP CORPORATION (WRLD)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +11
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — WRLD

Based on 173 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 WRLD 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
173 hedge funds hold WRLD 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 — +20% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+29 new funds entered over the past year (+20% 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 — 58% buying

100 buying71 selling
Last quarter: 100 funds bought or added vs 71 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 (+14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WRLD position: 28 → 31 → 20 → 34. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 14% medium ■ 21% new
112 out of 173 hedge funds have held WRLD 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 — ~34 new funds/quarter

17 → 28 → 31 → 20 → 34 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 28 → 31 → 20 → 34. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 173 current holders: 120 (69%) 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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Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds

33% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 173 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — WRLD

In 2026 Q1, 100 hedge funds were net buyers of WRLD (34 opened a new position, 66 added to an existing one), while 71 reduced or exited (48 trimmed, 23 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 33% of total institutional value in WRLD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +11 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 173.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WRLD

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

Market Analysis: WRLD

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Company Profile: WRLD

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

Is It Too Late to Buy WORLD ACCEP CORPORATION (WRLD) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much WRLD has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 51d ago
WRLD
+16.9%
XLF
+4.6%

WRLD outperformed XLF by +12.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 6d ago
WRLD
+1.1%
XLF
+1.1%

Since the filing became public, WRLD outperformed XLF by +0.0% .

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.

19 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WRLD
173 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 173 162 6.79%
13F Shares 4M 4M 4.18%
Total Value $574M $582M -1.52%
New Positions 34 20 +14
Increased Positions 66 59 +7
Closed Positions 23 27 -4
Reduced Positions 48 59 -11
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

173 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of WRLD — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Prescott General Partners LLC 14.96% 1,512,424 $204.2M
2 SMITH THOMAS W 10.36% 77,600 $10.5M
3 INGALLS & SNYDER LLC 0.26% 53,637 $7K
4 PATTON ALBERTSON MILLER GROUP, LLC 0.15% 9,653 $1.3M
5 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.15% 3,670 $496K
6 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.12% 42,682 $5.8M
7 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.11% 22,413 $3.0M
8 Odyssean, LLC 0.09% 1,867 $252K
9 SageGuard Financial Group, LLC 0.08% 3,764 $508K
10 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 3,848 $520K
11 XTX Topco Ltd 0.04% 16,596 $2.2M
12 JACOBS LEVY EQUITY MANAGEMENT, INC 0.04% 64,881 $8.8M
13 PDT Partners, LLC 0.03% 3,729 $504K
14 JB CAPITAL PARTNERS LP 0.02% 1,069 $144K
15 Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 110 $15K
16 Empirical Financial Services, LLC d.b.a. Empirical Wealth Management 0.02% 9,153 $1.2M
17 Quadrature Capital Ltd 0.02% 12,645 $1.7M
18 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.02% 3,573 $482K
19 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.02% 22,582 $3.0M
20 MARTINGALE ASSET MANAGEMENT L P 0.01% 4,406 $595K
21 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.01% 8,570 $1.2M
22 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.01% 5,570 $752K
23 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.01% 9,814 $1.3M
24 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.01% 11,422 $1.5M
25 Aquatic Capital Management LLC 0.01% 2,815 $380K
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 — WORLD ACCEP CORPORATION (WRLD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WRLD?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 100 funds bought or added vs 71 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 WRLD holders?

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds: 43 of 173 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% 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 WRLD?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 112 out of 173 hedge funds have held WRLD 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 WORLD ACCEP CORPORATION (WRLD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WRLD has moved +1.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.1% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WRLD has gained +16.9% vs +4.6% for XLF. 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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