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Aci Worldwide Inc (ACIW)

374 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ACIW. 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
↓ -20
Streak
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — ACIW

Based on 377 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 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 — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
377 funds currently hold this stock — 94% 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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Outflows — 6% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
24 fewer hedge funds hold ACIW compared to a year ago (-6% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

199 buying197 selling
Last quarter: 199 funds bought or added vs 197 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 59 → 70 → 60 → 49. 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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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 18% new
219 out of 377 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

79 → 59 → 70 → 60 → 49 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 59 → 70 → 60 → 49. 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 — 61% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 61% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 379 holders: 233 (61%) are 2+ year veterans, 53 entered 1–2 years ago, and 93 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds
57 of 377 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% 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 — ACIW

In 2026 Q1, 199 hedge funds were net buyers of ACIW (49 opened a new position, 150 added to an existing one), while 197 reduced or exited (128 trimmed, 69 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 38% of total institutional value in ACIW is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -20 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 377.

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.

Is It Too Late to Buy Aci Worldwide Inc (ACIW) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ACIW has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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
ACIW
+8.9%
XLK
+39.8%

ACIW outperformed XLK by -30.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
ACIW
+8.9%
XLK
+5.4%

Since the filing became public, ACIW outperformed XLK by +3.5% .

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.

28 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ACIW
374 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 374 397 -5.79%
13F Shares 101M 102M -1.65%
Total Value $4.01B $4.80B -16.4%
New Positions 47 60 -13
Increased Positions 150 136 +14
Closed Positions 70 53 +17
Reduced Positions 126 148 -22
Total Calls 1 0 100%
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

374 + investors

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Top 25 ACIW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kopion Asset Management, LLC 5.79% 181,315 $7.4M
2 North Reef Capital Management LP 3.15% 2,230,000 $91.5M
3 Reinhart Partners, LLC. 2.63% 2,234,814 $91.7M
4 Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC 2.29% 1,003,356 $41.1M
5 Global Alpha Capital Management Ltd. 2.26% 915,665 $37.6M
6 Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC 1.68% 660,819 $27.1M
7 Bridge City Capital, LLC 1.57% 138,419 $5.7M
8 Jefferson Bridge Capital, LLC 1.40% 34,295 $1.4M
9 Weitz Investment Management, INC. 1.05% 367,700 $15.1M
10 North Star Asset Management Inc 1.05% 588,944 $24.2M
11 Hood River Capital Management LLC 0.98% 2,391,319 $98.1M
12 Palisade Capital Management, LP 0.97% 708,427 $29.1M
13 Aristides Capital LLC 0.77% 86,514 $3.5M
14 Congress Asset Management Co 0.54% 1,833,808 $75.2M
15 Ironwood Investment Management LLC 0.49% 28,563 $1.2M
16 London Co of Virginia 0.42% 1,680,581 $68.9M
17 Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC. 0.30% 2,149,809 $88.2M
18 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.28% 40,404 $1.6M
19 Emerald Investment Advisers, LLC 0.27% 71,870 $2.9M
20 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.23% 36,805 $1.5M
21 Seizert Capital Partners, LLC 0.22% 116,165 $4.8M
22 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.20% 292,594 $12.1M
23 Woodmont Investment Counsel LLC 0.19% 75,366 $3.1M
24 Blueshift Asset Management, LLC 0.19% 15,228 $624K
25 EULAV Asset Management 0.19% 141,823 $5.8M
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 — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, 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 — 50% buying: Last quarter: 199 funds bought or added vs 197 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?

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds: 57 of 377 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% 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 ACIW?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 219 out of 377 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.

Is it too late to buy Aci Worldwide Inc (ACIW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ACIW has moved +8.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.4% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +3.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ACIW has gained +8.9% vs +39.8% for XLK. 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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