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Ampco-Pittsburg Corp (AP)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +17
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
73%

Smart Money Signals — AP

Based on 60 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AP 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
60 hedge funds hold AP 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 — +58% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+22 new funds entered over the past year (+58% 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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More buyers than sellers — 73% buying

47 buying17 selling
Last quarter: 47 funds were net buyers (24 opened a brand new position + 23 added to an existing one). Only 17 were sellers (10 trimmed + 7 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new AP position: 6 → 5 → 12 → 24. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 48% conviction (2yr+) ■ 8% medium ■ 43% new
29 out of 60 hedge funds have held AP 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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Value +55% but shares only +24% — price-driven

Value
+54%
Shares
+24%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +55%, but actual share count only changed +24%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

5 → 6 → 5 → 12 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 5 → 12 → 24. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 39% newcomers

■ 55% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 39% new
Entry-cohort mix of 64 holders: 35 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 4 entered 1–2 years ago, and 25 (39%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds

31% from top-100 AUM funds
21 of 60 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.8
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.8/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — AP

In 2026 Q1, 47 hedge funds were net buyers of AP (24 opened a new position, 23 added to an existing one), while 17 reduced or exited (10 trimmed, 7 sold completely) — a 73% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 31% of total institutional value in AP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +17 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 60.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AP

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

Market Analysis: AP

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Company Profile: AP

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ampco-Pittsburg Corp (AP) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much AP 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
AP
+61.9%
XLI
+10.5%

AP outperformed XLI by +51.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
AP
+0.3%
XLI
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, AP outperformed XLI by -3.9% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

4 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: AP
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 60 43 39.53%
13F Shares 10M 8M 24.39%
Total Value $69M $44M 54.59%
New Positions 24 12 +12
Increased Positions 23 12 +11
Closed Positions 7 5 +2
Reduced Positions 8 11 -3
Total Calls 2 1 100.0%
Total Puts 2 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

60 + investors

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

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Top 25 AP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Meros Investment Management, LP 0.63% 214,850 $1.4M
2 Teton Advisors, LLC 0.61% 130,000 $874K
3 Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. 0.26% 230,478 $1.5M
4 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.16% 2,491,957 $16.7M
5 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.09% 115,793 $778K
6 Raffles Associates LP 0.09% 15,000 $101K
7 Gabelli Funds LLC 0.06% 1,399,800 $9.4M
8 Dudley Capital Management, LLC 0.03% 11,000 $74K
9 Palumbo Wealth Management LLC 0.02% 15,233 $102K
10 RBF Capital, LLC 0.02% 60,000 $403K
11 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.02% 154,410 $1.0M
12 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.02% 22,401 $151K
13 Ritholtz Wealth Management 0.01% 118,779 $798K
14 D'Orazio & Associates, Inc. 0.01% 11,103 $75K
15 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.01% 10,910 $73K
16 XTX Topco Ltd 0.01% 48,582 $326K
17 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 423,219 $2.8M
18 O'shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC 0.00% 122,418 $823K
19 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.00% 46,875 $315K
20 Ameriprise Financial Inc 0.00% 1,173,024 $7.9M
21 Sei Investments Co 0.00% 184,336 $1.2M
22 Brevan Howard Capital Management LP 0.00% 18,727 $126K
23 Marshall Wace, LLP 0.00% 161,291 $1.1M
24 OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp 0.00% 19,300 $130K
25 Wells Fargo & Company/Mn 0.00% 656,001 $4.4M
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 — Ampco-Pittsburg Corp (AP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AP?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AP 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 AP?

More buyers than sellers — 73% buying: Last quarter: 47 funds were net buyers (24 opened a brand new position + 23 added to an existing one). Only 17 were sellers (10 trimmed + 7 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for AP holders?

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds: 21 of 60 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% 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 AP?

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 29 out of 60 hedge funds have held AP 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 Ampco-Pittsburg Corp (AP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AP has moved +0.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AP has gained +61.9% 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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