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Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -14
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
45%

Smart Money Signals — ABG

Based on 306 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ABG 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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High ownership — 91% of 3.0Y peak

91% of all-time peak
306 funds currently hold this stock — 91% of the 3.0-year high of 336 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 9% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
30 fewer hedge funds hold ABG compared to a year ago (-9% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 45% buying

148 buying182 selling
Last quarter: 182 funds reduced or exited vs 148 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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Steady new buyers — ~49 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 39 → 46 → 50 → 49. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 16% new
200 out of 306 hedge funds have held ABG 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -2%, value -20%

Value
-19%
Shares
-2%
Last quarter: funds added -2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -20%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
📈

Growing discovery — still being found

67 → 39 → 46 → 50 → 49 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 39 → 46 → 50 → 49. A growing number of institutions are discovering ABG each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 17% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 314 holders: 220 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 40 entered 1–2 years ago, and 54 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds

29% from top-100 AUM funds
51 of 306 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — ABG

In 2026 Q1, 148 hedge funds were net buyers of ABG (49 opened a new position, 99 added to an existing one), while 182 reduced or exited (119 trimmed, 63 sold completely) — a 45% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 29% of total institutional value in ABG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -14 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 306.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ABG

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

Market Analysis: ABG

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Company Profile: ABG

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ABG 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 · 75d ago
ABG
+2.1%
XLY
+7.0%

ABG outperformed XLY by -4.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
ABG
+11.4%
XLY
+0.1%

Since the filing became public, ABG outperformed XLY by +11.3% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

23 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ABG
303 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 303 320 -5.31%
13F Shares 20M 20M -2.71%
Total Value $3.73B $4.65B -19.93%
New Positions 48 50 -2
Increased Positions 98 104 -6
Closed Positions 65 53 +12
Reduced Positions 116 129 -13
Total Calls 4 3 33.33%
Total Puts 4 3 33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

303 + investors

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Top 25 ABG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Impactive Capital LP 15.20% 1,072,684 $209.6M
2 Magnolia Group, LLC 10.47% 288,004 $56.3M
3 Abrams Capital Management, L.P. 9.08% 2,155,492 $421.2M
4 Seven Six Capital Management, LLC 5.50% 26,158 $5.1M
5 Timucuan Asset Management Inc/Fl 5.10% 709,630 $138.7M
6 Eminence Capital, LP 4.28% 956,079 $186.8M
7 GoodHaven Capital Management, LLC 2.98% 43,761 $8.6M
8 LRT Capital Management, LLC 2.49% 13,636 $2.7M
9 Lawson Kroeker Investment Management Inc/Ne 2.22% 38,925 $7.6M
10 Lakewood Capital Management, LP 1.67% 135,629 $26.5M
11 Salvus Wealth Management, LLC 1.57% 13,773 $2.7M
12 Channing Capital Management, LLC 1.31% 262,505 $51.3M
13 Mork Capital Management, LLC 1.14% 8,200 $1.6M
14 Robotti Robert 1.11% 36,508 $7.1M
15 Moon Capital Management LP 0.77% 6,560 $1.3M
16 Madison Asset Management, LLC 0.75% 308,875 $60.4M
17 HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC 0.74% 66,766 $13.0M
18 GCM Grosvenor Holdings, LLC 0.67% 31,038 $6.1M
19 Denali Advisors LLC 0.65% 30,122 $5.9M
20 Sightline Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.65% 7,897 $1.5M
21 Covalis Capital LLP 0.62% 51,719 $10.1M
22 Factorial Partners, LLC 0.57% 4,000 $782K
23 River Road Asset Management, LLC 0.55% 250,400 $48.9M
24 Moody Aldrich Partners LLC 0.40% 11,227 $2.2M
25 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.37% 2,096 $410K
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 — Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ABG?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ABG 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 ABG?

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 182 funds reduced or exited vs 148 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 ABG holders?

Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds: 51 of 306 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% 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 ABG?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 200 out of 306 hedge funds have held ABG 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 Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ABG has moved +11.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +11.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ABG has gained +2.1% vs +7.0% for XLY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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