C3 Ai Inc (AI): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy C3 Ai Inc (AI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AI has moved +19.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +8.6% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +10.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AI gained +22.3% vs +44.0% for XLK. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

C3 Ai Inc (AI)

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

Smart Money Signals — AI

Based on 317 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 AI 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 — 85% of 3.0Y peak

85% of all-time peak

317 funds currently hold this stock — 85% of the 3.0-year high of 374 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Outflows — 8% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

28 fewer hedge funds hold AI compared to a year ago (-8% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.

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More sellers than buyers — 45% buying

155 buying186 selling

Last quarter: 186 funds reduced or exited vs 155 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-27 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 79 → 49 → 81 → 54. 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+) ■ 21% medium ■ 21% new

183 out of 317 hedge funds have held AI 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -3%, value -41%

Value

-41%

-3%

Last quarter: funds added -3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -41%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.

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Steady discovery — ~54 new funds/quarter

59 → 79 → 49 → 81 → 54 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 79 → 49 → 81 → 54. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 22% new

Entry-cohort mix of 346 holders: 218 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 52 entered 1–2 years ago, and 76 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds

48 of 313 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in AI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.0

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.0/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	316	341	-7.33%
13F Shares	104M	108M	-3.5%
Total Value	$862M	$1.46B	-41.05%
New Positions	53	81	-28
Increased Positions	90	103	-13
Closed Positions	78	68	+10
Reduced Positions	100	98	+2
Total Calls	16	27	-40.74%
Total Puts	17	22	-22.73%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.06	0.81	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

316

341

-7.33%

13F Shares

104M

108M

-3.5%

Total Value

$862M

$1.46B

-41.05%

New Positions

-28

Increased Positions

103

-13

Closed Positions

+10

Reduced Positions

100

Total Calls

-40.74%

Total Puts

-22.73%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.06

0.81

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

316 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in AI. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 AI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Dow Chemical Co /de/	0.78%	222,098	$1.9M
2	Tiller Private Wealth, Inc.	0.66%	222,090	$1.9M
3	Themes Management Co LLC	0.59%	113,915	$959K
4	Crawford Fund Management, LLC	0.42%	262,000	$2.2M
5	Zweig-DiMenna Associates LLC	0.37%	318,950	$2.7M
6	Shearwater Capital LLC	0.30%	67,276	$566K
7	Edgestream Partners, L.P.	0.18%	658,573	$5.5M
8	VARCOV Co.	0.18%	56,338	$474K
9	Numerai GP LLC	0.16%	192,251	$1.6M
10	Quantbot Technologies LP	0.16%	457,261	$3.9M
11	Atom Investors LP	0.11%	181,240	$1.5M
12	Axq Capital, LP	0.10%	88,661	$747K
13	Dark Forest Capital Management LP	0.09%	115,187	$970K
14	Scientech Research LLC	0.09%	12,199	$103K
15	Buckland Partners Management Co LLC	0.08%	16,000	$135K
16	PDT Partners, LLC	0.08%	159,866	$1.3M
17	Susquehanna Fundamental Investments, LLC	0.08%	250,310	$2.1M
18	180 Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.07%	78,150	$658K
19	Inceptionr LLC	0.07%	36,336	$306K
20	Fox Run Management, L.L.C.	0.07%	49,916	$389K
21	Global Assets Advisory, LLC	0.07%	27,860	$235K
22	Defiance ETFs, LLC	0.06%	504,976	$4.3M
23	Cane Capital Partners, LLC	0.06%	15,825	$133K
24	Entropy Technologies, LP	0.06%	145,436	$1.2M
25	DGS Capital Management, LLC	0.06%	40,542	$341K

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 — C3 Ai Inc (AI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AI?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AI 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 AI?

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 186 funds reduced or exited vs 155 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for AI holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 48 of 313 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in AI. 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 AI?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 183 out of 317 hedge funds have held AI 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 C3 Ai Inc (AI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AI has moved +19.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +8.6% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +10.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AI has gained +22.3% vs +44.0% for XLK. 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.

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C3 Ai Inc (AI)

Smart Money Signals — AI

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

High ownership — 85% of 3.0Y peak

Outflows — 8% fewer funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-27 vs last Q)

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares -3%, value -41%

Steady discovery — ~54 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 22% newcomers

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

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