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AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS INC COM (AMPH)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -6
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — AMPH

Based on 216 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AMPH 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 — 83% of 3.0Y peak

83% of all-time peak
216 funds currently hold this stock — 83% of the 3.0-year high of 261 funds (reached 2023 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 12% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
30 fewer hedge funds hold AMPH compared to a year ago (-12% 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 — 49% buying

110 buying113 selling
Last quarter: 113 funds reduced or exited vs 110 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 (-11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 35 → 40 → 35 → 24. 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+) 25% medium 15% new
131 out of 216 hedge funds have held AMPH 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

34 → 35 → 40 → 35 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 35 → 40 → 35 → 24. AMPH 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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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

68% veterans 13% 1-2yr 19% new
Of 218 current holders: 148 (68%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 216 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.6/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AMPH

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

Market Analysis: AMPH

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Company Profile: AMPH

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

41 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: AMPH
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 218 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 218 226 -3.54%
13F Shares 32M 32M 2.2%
Total Value $861M $832M 3.46%
New Positions 24 35 -11
Increased Positions 90 78 +12
Closed Positions 31 38 -7
Reduced Positions 85 88 -3
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 0 2 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

218 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of AMPH — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 LAM GROUP, INC. 1.41% 130,800 $2.6M
2 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.39% 32,633 $639K
3 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.15% 944,789 $18.5M
4 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 0.07% 43,232 $847K
5 China Universal Asset Management Co., Ltd. 0.01% 8,051 $158K
6 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.01% 82,416 $1.6M
7 PROFUND ADVISORS LLC 0.01% 10,658 $209K
8 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 27,410
9 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 15,700
10 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 10,385 $203K
11 Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. 0.00% 66,407 $1.3M
12 CX Institutional 0.00% 2,973
13 TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC 0.00% 2,379 $47K
14 Bank of New Hampshire 0.00% 206 $4K
15 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% 21,825
16 City State Bank 0.00% 150 $3K
17 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.00% 32,806
18 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.00% 13,817
19 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.00% 391
20 Assenagon Asset Management S.A. 0.00% 15,216 $298K
21 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 218 $4K
22 Blue Trust, Inc. 0.00% 1,607 $31K
23 Capital Advisors, Ltd. LLC 0.00% 170
24 GF FUND MANAGEMENT CO. LTD. 0.00% 1,024 $20K
25 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 339 $7K
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 — AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS INC COM (AMPH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AMPH?

Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AMPH 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 AMPH?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 113 funds reduced or exited vs 110 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 AMPH holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 35 of 216 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held AMPH?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 131 out of 216 hedge funds have held AMPH 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.