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Ameris Bancorp (ABCB)

375 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ABCB. 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
47%

Smart Money Signals — ABCB

Based on 376 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ABCB positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
376 hedge funds hold ABCB 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+39 new funds entered over the past year (+12% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

168 buying188 selling
Last quarter: 188 funds reduced or exited vs 168 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-33 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 47 → 41 → 72 → 39. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 18% new
210 out of 376 hedge funds have held ABCB 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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Growing discovery — still being found

59 → 47 → 41 → 72 → 39 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 47 → 41 → 72 → 39. A growing number of institutions are discovering ABCB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 378 holders: 234 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 50 entered 1–2 years ago, and 94 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
52 of 376 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in ABCB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
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 — ABCB

In 2026 Q1, 168 hedge funds were net buyers of ABCB (39 opened a new position, 129 added to an existing one), while 188 reduced or exited (138 trimmed, 50 sold completely) — a 47% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 44% of total institutional value in ABCB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -11 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 376.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ABCB

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

Market Analysis: ABCB

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Company Profile: ABCB

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ABCB 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 · 79d ago
ABCB
+13.4%
XLF
+9.5%

ABCB outperformed XLF by +3.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
ABCB
+7.2%
XLF
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, ABCB outperformed XLF by +1.4% .

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.

29 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ABCB
375 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 375 387 -3.1%
13F Shares 63M 65M -2.54%
Total Value $4.77B $4.78B -0.32%
New Positions 38 72 -34
Increased Positions 128 133 -5
Closed Positions 50 29 +21
Reduced Positions 137 127 +10
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

375 + investors

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

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Top 25 ABCB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 North Reef Capital Management LP 9.19% 3,423,243 $267.0M
2 PMC FIG Opportunities LLC 4.71% 39,289 $3.1M
3 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 2.22% 138,753 $10.8M
4 Independent Advisor Alliance 2.22% 2,647,757 $206.5M
5 Maltese Capital Management LLC 1.69% 110,000 $8.6M
6 Phocas Financial Corp. 1.67% 136,727 $10.7M
7 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 1.59% 263,029 $20.6M
8 Davis Asset Management, L.P. 1.40% 621,800 $48.5M
9 FJ Capital Management LLC 1.18% 134,868 $10.5M
10 Martin & Co Inc /Tn/ 0.88% 66,363 $5.2M
11 Mendon Capital Advisors Corp 0.77% 25,500 $2.0M
12 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.70% 568,172 $42.9M
13 Cutler Capital Management, LLC 0.67% 31,859 $2.5M
14 Shapiro Capital Management LLC 0.65% 134,255 $10.5M
15 Congress Asset Management Co 0.61% 1,095,966 $85.5M
16 Oberweis Asset Management Inc/ 0.61% 263,500 $20.6M
17 Nilsine Partners, LLC 0.45% 67,119 $5.7M
18 Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. 0.42% 541,995 $42.3M
19 Gator Capital Management, LLC 0.41% 25,996 $2.0M
20 Persistent Asset Partners Ltd 0.41% 14,038 $1.1M
21 Sapience Investments, LLC 0.40% 40 $3K
22 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.34% 36,935 $2.9M
23 AlphaQuest LLC 0.28% 68,343 $5.1M
24 EJF Capital LP 0.28% 5,071 $395K
25 Salzhauer Michael 0.27% 7,376 $575K
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 — Ameris Bancorp (ABCB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ABCB?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ABCB positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for ABCB?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 188 funds reduced or exited vs 168 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for ABCB holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 52 of 376 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in ABCB. 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 ABCB?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 210 out of 376 hedge funds have held ABCB 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 Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ABCB has moved +7.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ABCB has gained +13.4% vs +9.5% 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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