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Autonation Inc (AN)

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

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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — AN

Based on 506 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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No change last quarter

last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
506 hedge funds hold AN 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding AN is almost the same as a year ago (+16 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

226 buying267 selling
Last quarter: 267 funds reduced or exited vs 226 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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Steady new buyers — ~70 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 84 → 87 → 70 → 70. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 18% new
325 out of 506 hedge funds have held AN 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 +22%, value -4%

Value
-4%
Shares
+22%
Last quarter: funds added +22% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -4%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

85 → 84 → 87 → 70 → 70 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 84 → 87 → 70 → 70. AN 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 — 71% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 71% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 512 holders: 362 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 53 entered 1–2 years ago, and 97 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
56 of 503 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in AN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — AN

In 2026 Q2, 226 hedge funds were net buyers of AN (70 opened a new position, 156 added to an existing one), while 267 reduced or exited (197 trimmed, 70 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 53% of total institutional value in AN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: flat (entries and exits balanced). Total institutional holders: 506.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AN

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

Market Analysis: AN

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

17 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: AN
496 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 496 506 -1.98%
13F Shares 24M 24M -0.19%
Total Value $4.34B $4.57B -5.02%
New Positions 68 70 -2
Increased Positions 153 168 -15
Closed Positions 75 84 -9
Reduced Positions 193 188 +5
Total Calls 3 5 -40.0%
Total Puts 3 5 -40.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 AN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Simcoe Capital Management, LLC 7.65% 226,270 $42.0M
2 Mountain Lake Investment Management LLC 6.74% 58,257 $10.8M
3 Brave Warrior Advisors, LLC 6.17% 1,524,124 $283.2M
4 Greatmark Investment Partners, INC. 3.44% 167,953 $31.2M
5 Baypointe Partners LLC 3.18% 7,142 $1.3M
6 Vision Financial Markets LLC 2.31% 14,400 $2.7M
7 Conscious Wealth Investments, LLC 2.09% 20,521 $4.1M
8 Garner Asset Management Corp 1.54% 24,751 $4.7M
9 Pecaut & CO. 1.33% 23,570 $4.4M
10 Prosperitas Financial LLC 1.31% 21,981 $4.1M
11 Mork Capital Management, LLC 1.31% 11,000 $2.0M
12 Covalis Capital LLP 1.18% 112,291 $20.9M
13 Davis Capital Management 1.06% 9,644 $1.8M
14 Lyrical Asset Management LP 0.85% 360,418 $67.0M
15 IVC Wealth Advisors LLC 0.62% 8,490 $1.6M
16 Rialto Wealth Management, LLC 0.61% 16,509 $3.1M
17 Wedge Capital Management L L P/Nc 0.57% 186,969 $34.7M
18 Sanders Morris Harris LLC 0.54% 5,000 $929K
19 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.53% 317,018 $58.9M
20 Index Technologies Group LLC 0.51% 3,417 $635K
21 Investment House LLC 0.47% 45,670 $8.9M
22 Numerai GP LLC 0.45% 29,754 $5.5M
23 Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC 0.45% 212,917 $39.6M
24 HCR Wealth Advisors 0.40% 24,313 $4.5M
25 Private Management Group Inc 0.38% 77,879 $14.5M
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 — Autonation Inc (AN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AN?

No change last quarter: The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.

What is the institutional breadth score for AN?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 267 funds reduced or exited vs 226 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 AN holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 56 of 503 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in AN. 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 AN?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 325 out of 506 hedge funds have held AN 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.

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