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Acme Utd Corp (ACU)

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

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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — ACU

Based on 70 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ACU 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
70 hedge funds hold ACU 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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Fast accumulation — +30% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+16 new funds entered over the past year (+30% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

36 buying29 selling
Last quarter: 36 funds bought or added vs 29 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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More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ACU position: 18 → 9 → 6 → 14. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

50% conviction (2yr+) 27% medium 23% new
35 out of 70 hedge funds have held ACU 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

6 → 18 → 9 → 6 → 14 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 9 → 6 → 14. ACU 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 — 57% veterans vs 34% newcomers

57% veterans 9% 1-2yr 34% new
Entry-cohort mix of 70 holders: 40 (57%) are 2+ year veterans, 6 entered 1–2 years ago, and 24 (34%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 19% AUM from top-100

19% from top-100 AUM funds
23 of 70 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 19% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — ACU

In 2026 Q1, 36 hedge funds were net buyers of ACU (14 opened a new position, 22 added to an existing one), while 29 reduced or exited (21 trimmed, 8 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net fund flow last quarter: +6 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 70.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ACU

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

Market Analysis: ACU

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Acme Utd Corp (ACU) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ACU has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) 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 · 83d ago
ACU
+1.0%
XLP
+1.6%

ACU outperformed XLP by -0.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 38d ago
ACU
+11.4%
XLP
-1.6%

Since the filing became public, ACU outperformed XLP by +13.0% .

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.

11 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
4.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ACU
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 70 64 9.38%
13F Shares 3M 3M -0.43%
Total Value $123M $112M 9.12%
New Positions 14 6 +8
Increased Positions 22 16 +6
Closed Positions 8 7 +1
Reduced Positions 21 30 -9
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 ACU holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Mink Brook Asset Management LLC 9.54% 380,643 $17.1M
2 Capital Management Corp /Va 3.84% 500,967 $22.5M
3 Mork Capital Management, LLC 2.23% 70,000 $3.1M
4 Bard Associates Inc 1.24% 109,409 $4.9M
5 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.69% 252,639 $11.3M
6 Teton Advisors, LLC 0.32% 10,000 $449K
7 Ridgewood Investments LLC 0.21% 11,329 $509K
8 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 0.10% 7,937 $356K
9 Royce & Associates LP 0.06% 146,403 $6.6M
10 Indivisible Partners 0.06% 14,919 $670K
11 Advyzon Investment Management, LLC 0.06% 14,046 $631K
12 Nantahala Capital Management, LLC 0.03% 20,427 $917K
13 James Investment Research, INC. 0.02% 4,824 $217K
14 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.02% 17,429 $783K
15 Ritholtz Wealth Management 0.01% 10,657 $479K
16 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.01% 116,558 $5.2M
17 Brown Brothers Harriman & Co 0.01% 33,370 $1.5M
18 AE Wealth Management LLC 0.01% 30,415 $1.4M
19 Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc 0.01% 18,914 $849K
20 O'shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC 0.00% 18,164 $816K
21 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB 0.00% 3,500 $157K
22 Evercore Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 5,100 $229K
23 First Manhattan CO. LLC. 0.00% 27,505 $1.2M
24 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.00% 5,212 $234K
25 American Century Companies Inc 0.00% 45,823 $2.1M
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% 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 — Acme Utd Corp (ACU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ACU?

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

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 36 funds bought or added vs 29 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 ACU holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 19% AUM from top-100: 23 of 70 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 19% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held ACU?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 35 out of 70 hedge funds have held ACU 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 Acme Utd Corp (ACU) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ACU has moved +11.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.6% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of +13.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ACU has gained +1.0% vs +1.6% for XLP. 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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