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Ametek Inc (AME)

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Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +34
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — AME

Based on 1147 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AME 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
1,147 hedge funds hold AME 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+170 new funds entered over the past year (+17% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

600 buying481 selling
Last quarter: 600 funds bought or added vs 481 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 (-49 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 103 → 123 → 191 → 142. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 19% new
701 out of 1,147 hedge funds have held AME 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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Growing discovery — still being found

107 → 103 → 123 → 191 → 142 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 103 → 123 → 191 → 142. A growing number of institutions are discovering AME each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,163 holders: 748 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 140 entered 1–2 years ago, and 275 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
68 of 1145 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in AME. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
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 — AME

In 2026 Q1, 600 hedge funds were net buyers of AME (142 opened a new position, 458 added to an existing one), while 481 reduced or exited (373 trimmed, 108 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 42% of total institutional value in AME is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +34 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1147.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AME

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

Market Analysis: AME

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ametek Inc (AME) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much AME has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 78d ago
AME
+7.9%
XLI
+10.5%

AME outperformed XLI by -2.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
AME
+1.5%
XLI
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, AME outperformed XLI by -2.7% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

57 top-rated funds 15 high-conviction
Consensus
7.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: AME
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1140 1113 2.43%
13F Shares 196M 206M -4.62%
Total Value $39.17B $40.26B -2.71%
New Positions 140 191 -51
Increased Positions 454 393 +61
Closed Positions 113 92 +21
Reduced Positions 365 363 +2
Total Calls 9 8 12.5%
Total Puts 9 6 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.75 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 AME holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Santori & Peters, Inc. 16.36% 245,207 $52.6M
2 Maren Capital LLC 9.97% 889,503 $190.7M
3 Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers LLC 6.62% 180,304 $38.6M
4 M.D. Sass, LLC 5.88% 361,795 $77.6M
5 James Hambro & Partners LLP 4.90% 583,399 $125.0M
6 Dudley & Shanley, INC. 4.90% 139,746 $30.0M
7 Giverny Capital Inc. 4.80% 612,058 $131.2M
8 Navera Investment Management Ltd. 4.68% 854,750 $183.2M
9 SMA Capital LLC 4.62% 49,894 $10.7M
10 Marvin & Palmer Associates Inc 4.34% 16,917 $3.6M
11 Cartenna Capital, LP 4.18% 535,000 $114.7M
12 Port Capital LLC 4.12% 432,246 $92.7M
13 Decatur Capital Management, Inc. 3.81% 38,803 $8.3M
14 Mar Vista Investment Partners LLC 3.67% 171,125 $36.7M
15 Signature Wealth Management Partners, LLC 3.65% 33,950 $7.3M
16 Robocap Asset Management Ltd 3.53% 15,400 $3.3M
17 Flossbach von Storch Se 3.46% 3,458,134 $741.3M
18 Palmer Knight Co 3.43% 32,814 $7.0M
19 Raub Brock Capital Management LP 3.32% 61,250 $13.1M
20 Regency Capital Management Inc.\DE 3.30% 34,392 $7.4M
21 Union Heritage Capital, LLC 3.29% 41,332 $8.9M
22 EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. 3.22% 1,874,241 $401.8M
23 Snyder Capital Management L P 3.12% 750,790 $160.9M
24 Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel Inc. 2.98% 399,784 $85.7M
25 Guinness Atkinson Asset Management Inc 2.91% 27,172 $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 — Ametek Inc (AME)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AME?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AME 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 AME?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 600 funds bought or added vs 481 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 AME holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 68 of 1145 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in AME. 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 AME?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 701 out of 1,147 hedge funds have held AME 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 Ametek Inc (AME) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AME has moved +1.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AME has gained +7.9% vs +10.5% for XLI. 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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