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Aci Worldwide Inc (ACIW)

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Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -6
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — ACIW

Based on 374 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · 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 ACIW 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 — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak
374 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 401 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding ACIW is almost the same as a year ago (-13 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

193 buying187 selling
Last quarter: 193 funds bought or added vs 187 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 — ~52 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 70 → 60 → 50 → 52. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 17% new
224 out of 374 hedge funds have held ACIW 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 +26% but shares only +8% — price-driven

Value
+26%
Shares
+7%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +26%, but actual share count only changed +8%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

61 → 70 → 60 → 50 → 52 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 70 → 60 → 50 → 52. ACIW is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 17% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 376 holders: 232 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 64 entered 1–2 years ago, and 80 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds

61% from top-100 AUM funds
60 of 374 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in ACIW. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — 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 — ACIW

In 2026 Q2, 193 hedge funds were net buyers of ACIW (52 opened a new position, 141 added to an existing one), while 187 reduced or exited (129 trimmed, 58 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 61% of total institutional value in ACIW is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -6 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 374.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ACIW

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

Market Analysis: ACIW

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Company Profile: ACIW

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

14 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: ACIW
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 371 380 -2.37%
13F Shares 104M 102M 1.92%
Total Value $5.06B $4.10B 23.52%
New Positions 51 50 +1
Increased Positions 139 152 -13
Closed Positions 60 68 -8
Reduced Positions 128 127 +1
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 ACIW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kopion Asset Management, LLC 5.74% 180,470 $9.1M
2 North Reef Capital Management LP 5.05% 2,617,000 $131.6M
3 Reinhart Partners, LLC. 2.78% 2,424,247 $121.9M
4 Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC 2.46% 1,006,595 $50.6M
5 Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC 1.86% 551,926 $27.8M
6 Bridge City Capital, LLC 1.80% 156,685 $7.9M
7 Jefferson Bridge Capital, LLC 1.49% 34,295 $1.7M
8 Weitz Investment Management, INC. 1.28% 367,700 $18.5M
9 North Star Asset Management Inc 1.15% 579,211 $29.1M
10 Aristides Capital LLC 0.91% 93,494 $4.7M
11 Hood River Capital Management LLC 0.85% 2,329,869 $117.2M
12 Palisade Capital Management, LP 0.73% 333,856 $16.8M
13 Ironwood Investment Management LLC 0.50% 28,813 $1.4M
14 Congress Asset Management Co 0.49% 1,592,306 $80.1M
15 London Co of Virginia 0.46% 1,594,274 $80.2M
16 Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC. 0.37% 2,732,368 $137.4M
17 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.27% 36,487 $1.8M
18 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.26% 441,958 $22.2M
19 Seizert Capital Partners, LLC 0.26% 125,986 $6.3M
20 Emerald Investment Advisers, LLC 0.26% 76,681 $3.9M
21 EULAV Asset Management 0.23% 141,800 $7.1M
22 Woodmont Investment Counsel LLC 0.21% 76,283 $3.8M
23 Kesler, Norman & Wride, LLC 0.19% 24,106 $1.2M
24 Lakewood Asset Management LLC 0.18% 6,569 $330K
25 Cetera Trust Company, N.A 0.16% 6,335 $319K
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 — Aci Worldwide Inc (ACIW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ACIW?

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

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 193 funds bought or added vs 187 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 ACIW holders?

Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds: 60 of 374 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in ACIW. 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 ACIW?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 224 out of 374 hedge funds have held ACIW 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.

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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