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Accel Entertainment Inc (ACEL)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +8
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — ACEL

Based on 169 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ACEL 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
169 hedge funds hold ACEL 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 — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+8 new funds entered over the past year (+5% 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 — 52% buying

82 buying76 selling
Last quarter: 82 funds bought or added vs 76 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 — ~26 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 16 → 15 → 29 → 26. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 20% new
95 out of 169 hedge funds have held ACEL 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

30 → 16 → 15 → 29 → 26 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 16 → 15 → 29 → 26. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 171 holders: 108 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 20 entered 1–2 years ago, and 43 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 24% AUM from major funds

24% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 169 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 24% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — ACEL

In 2026 Q1, 82 hedge funds were net buyers of ACEL (26 opened a new position, 56 added to an existing one), while 76 reduced or exited (58 trimmed, 18 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 24% of total institutional value in ACEL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 169.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ACEL

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

Market Analysis: ACEL

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Accel Entertainment Inc (ACEL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ACEL 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 · 79d ago
ACEL
+16.9%
XLY
+6.0%

ACEL outperformed XLY by +10.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
ACEL
+9.8%
XLY
-0.9%

Since the filing became public, ACEL outperformed XLY by +10.7% .

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.

18 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ACEL
168 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 168 161 4.35%
13F Shares 45M 45M -0.0%
Total Value $482M $514M -6.13%
New Positions 25 29 -4
Increased Positions 54 49 +5
Closed Positions 18 17 +1
Reduced Positions 58 58 -
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

168 + investors

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Top 25 ACEL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Greenvale Capital LLP 7.01% 5,859,552 $63.9M
2 1060 Capital, LLC 5.08% 383,190 $4.2M
3 Darlington Partners Capital Management, LP 3.97% 8,098,349 $88.4M
4 Hill Path Capital LP 2.22% 2,789,113 $30.4M
5 Orvieto Partners, L.P. 1.25% 133,838 $1.5M
6 Globeflex Capital L P 0.60% 362,992 $4.0M
7 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.43% 38,046 $415K
8 O'Connor Alternative Investments LLC 0.23% 246,728 $2.7M
9 HUB Investment Partners, LLC 0.17% 668,493 $7.3M
10 R Squared Ltd 0.15% 25,378 $277K
11 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.14% 480,800 $5.2M
12 VARCOV Co. 0.14% 34,991 $382K
13 Oxford Asset Management LLP 0.08% 16,883 $184K
14 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.07% 37,522 $409K
15 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.06% 29,306 $320K
16 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.05% 84,078 $917K
17 Denali Advisors LLC 0.04% 35,600 $388K
18 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.04% 13,221 $144K
19 AlphaQuest LLC 0.04% 58,944 $673K
20 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.03% 905,920 $9.9M
21 Bbr Partners, LLC 0.03% 49,606 $541K
22 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.03% 127,443 $1.4M
23 Mirabella Financial Services LLP 0.03% 28,507 $311K
24 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.03% 139,441 $1.5M
25 Hohimer Wealth Management, LLC 0.03% 20,070 $219K
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 — Accel Entertainment Inc (ACEL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ACEL?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ACEL 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 ACEL?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 82 funds bought or added vs 76 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 ACEL holders?

Strong quality — 24% AUM from major funds: 42 of 169 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 24% 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 ACEL?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 95 out of 169 hedge funds have held ACEL 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 Accel Entertainment Inc (ACEL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ACEL has moved +9.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +10.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ACEL has gained +16.9% vs +6.0% 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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