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Ares Coml Real Estate Corp (ACRE)

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

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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — ACRE

Based on 144 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ACRE 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 (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
144 hedge funds hold ACRE 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
+15 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. The peak was reached in just 3 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

75 buying65 selling
Last quarter: 75 funds bought or added vs 65 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 — ~23 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 29 → 24 → 22 → 23. 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+) ■ 22% medium ■ 18% new
87 out of 144 hedge funds have held ACRE 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

20 → 29 → 24 → 22 → 23 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 29 → 24 → 22 → 23. ACRE 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 — 67% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 147 holders: 99 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 20 entered 1–2 years ago, and 28 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 142 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in ACRE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 — ACRE

In 2026 Q2, 75 hedge funds were net buyers of ACRE (23 opened a new position, 52 added to an existing one), while 65 reduced or exited (48 trimmed, 17 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 47% of total institutional value in ACRE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +6 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 144.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ACRE

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

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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.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: ACRE
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 140 138 1.45%
13F Shares 25M 25M 3.29%
Total Value $111M $110M 1.78%
New Positions 23 22 +1
Increased Positions 49 48 +1
Closed Positions 19 33 -14
Reduced Positions 47 46 +1
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 ACRE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 North Ground Capital 6.65% 1,232,000 $5.5M
2 Cura Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.73% 902,153 $4.1M
3 Delphi Financial Group, INC. 0.74% 334,937 $1.5M
4 Ardent Capital Management, Inc. 0.41% 218,089 $981K
5 Alpine Global Management, LLC 0.36% 486,867 $2.2M
6 Almitas Capital LLC 0.20% 180,954 $814K
7 Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC 0.19% 1,563,049 $7.0M
8 Gratia Capital, LLC 0.15% 55,056 $248K
9 Access Investment Management LLC 0.12% 101,200 $455K
10 Samalin Investment Counsel, LLC 0.12% 82,021 $369K
11 Odyssean, LLC 0.11% 146,420 $659K
12 Knightsbridge Asset Management, LLC 0.06% 85,413 $408K
13 Dana Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.05% 431,293 $1.9M
14 Abel Hall, LLC 0.04% 52,842 $238K
15 Attessa Capital LLC 0.03% 17,000 $76K
16 Morey & Quinn Wealth Partners, LLC 0.03% 11,266 $51K
17 Atom Investors LP 0.03% 79,416 $357K
18 Westbourne Investments, INC. 0.03% 15,000 $68K
19 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.02% 1,352,832 $6.1M
20 Highland Investment Advisors LLC 0.01% 5,893 $27K
21 Allied Private Wealth LLC 0.01% 2,650 $12K
22 State of Wyoming 0.01% 13,105 $59K
23 180 Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 10,258 $46K
24 Triumph Capital Management 0.00% 5,248 $24K
25 Graham Capital Management, L.P. 0.00% 41,479 $187K
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 — Ares Coml Real Estate Corp (ACRE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ACRE?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ACRE 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 ACRE?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 75 funds bought or added vs 65 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 ACRE holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 142 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in ACRE. 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 ACRE?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 87 out of 144 hedge funds have held ACRE 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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