Aldel Finl II Inc (ALDFW): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Aldel Finl II Inc (ALDFW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ALDFW has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ALDFW gained +6.2% vs +15.1% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Aldel Finl II Inc (ALDFW)

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

Smart Money Signals — ALDFW

Based on 32 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 ALDFW 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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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak

32 hedge funds hold ALDFW 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 — +39% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+9 new funds entered over the past year (+39% 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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Heavy selling pressure — only 31% buying

4 buying9 selling

Last quarter: 9 funds sold vs only 4 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~0 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 10 → 3 → 2 → 0. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mostly new holders — 16% entered in last year

■ 3% conviction (2yr+) ■ 81% medium ■ 16% new

Only 1 funds (3%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

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Buying through price weakness — shares -5%, value -43%

Value

-42%

-5%

Last quarter: funds added -5% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -43%. 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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Saturation — most institutions already know this story

15 → 10 → 3 → 2 → 0 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 3 → 2 → 0. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.

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Early stage — 75% of holders entered in last year

■ 3% veterans ■ 22% 1-2yr ■ 75% new

Of 32 current holders: 24 (75%) entered in the past year, only 1 (3%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.

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Smaller funds dominant — 3% AUM from top-100

3% from top-100 AUM funds

2 of 31 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 3% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

4.4

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.4/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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	32	33	-3.03%
13F Shares	11M	11M	-4.95%
Total Value	$3M	$6M	-42.92%
New Positions	0	2	-2
Increased Positions	4	4	-
Closed Positions	1	2	-1
Reduced Positions	8	12	-4
Total Calls	1	1	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

-3.03%

13F Shares

11M

-4.95%

Total Value

$3M

$6M

-42.92%

New Positions

-2

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

-1

Reduced Positions

-4

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

32 + investors

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

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

Top 25 ALDFW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Harraden Circle Investments, LLC	0.18%	2,835,799	$907K
2	Gritstone Asset Management LLC	0.07%	197,106	$69K
3	Wealthspring Capital LLC	0.03%	432,491	$112K
4	Periscope Capital INC.	0.01%	275,000	$88K
5	Shaolin Capital Management LLC	0.01%	487,389	$171K
6	Rivernorth Capital Management, LLC	0.01%	299,743	$105K
7	AQR Arbitrage LLC	0.00%	805,912	$282K
8	K2 Principal Fund, L.P.	0.00%	208,269	$54K
9	Westchester Capital Management, LLC	0.00%	312,499	$81K
10	DLD Asset Management, LP	0.00%	100,039	$35K
11	Magnetar Financial LLC	0.00%	949,549	$304K
12	Css LLC/Il	0.00%	109,626	$38K
13	TENOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Co., L.P.	0.00%	312,900	$110K
14	Bulldog Investors, LLP	0.00%	28,470	$7K
15	Moore Capital Management, LP	0.00%	125,000	$44K
16	Whitebox Advisors LLC	0.00%	200,000	$70K
17	Picton Mahoney Asset Management	0.00%	225,000	$79K
18	LMR Partners LLP	0.00%	600,000	$210K
19	Weiss Asset Management LP	0.00%	51,194	$16K
20	Alberta Investment Management Corp	0.00%	125,290	$44K
21	Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund	0.00%	500,000	$147K
22	Clear Street Group Inc.	0.00%	136,626	$48K
23	Toronto Dominion Bank	0.00%	263,872	$92K
24	Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC	0.00%	35,000	$11K
25	Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt Sys	0.00%	45,100	$14K

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 — Aldel Finl II Inc (ALDFW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ALDFW?

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

Heavy selling pressure — only 31% buying: Last quarter: 9 funds sold vs only 4 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for ALDFW holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 3% AUM from top-100: 2 of 31 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 3% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held ALDFW?

Mostly new holders — 16% entered in last year: Only 1 funds (3%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy Aldel Finl II Inc (ALDFW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ALDFW has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ALDFW has gained +6.2% vs +15.1% for SPY. 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.

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Aldel Finl II Inc (ALDFW)

Smart Money Signals — ALDFW

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (97% of max)

Fast accumulation — +39% more funds vs a year ago

Heavy selling pressure — only 31% buying

Steady new buyers — ~0 new funds per quarter

Mostly new holders — 16% entered in last year

Buying through price weakness — shares -5%, value -43%

Saturation — most institutions already know this story

Early stage — 75% of holders entered in last year

Smaller funds dominant — 3% AUM from top-100

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