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AMERICAN PUB ED INC (APEI)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — APEI

Based on 166 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added APEI 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
166 hedge funds hold APEI 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 — +63% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+64 new funds entered over the past year (+63% 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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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

85 buying67 selling
Last quarter: 85 funds bought or added vs 67 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 (-13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 16 → 32 → 37 → 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

57% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 22% new
95 out of 166 hedge funds have held APEI 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

19 → 16 → 32 → 37 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 16 → 32 → 37 → 24. A growing number of institutions are discovering APEI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

69% veterans 6% 1-2yr 25% new
Of 167 current holders: 115 (69%) 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 — 35% AUM from major funds

35% from top-100 AUM funds
31 of 166 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: APEI

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

Market Analysis: APEI

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Company Profile: APEI

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

33 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: APEI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 167 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 167 156 7.05%
13F Shares 20M 19M 4.3%
Total Value $755M $756M -0.07%
New Positions 24 37 -13
Increased Positions 62 51 +11
Closed Positions 14 13 +1
Reduced Positions 53 46 +7
Total Calls 1 2 -50.0%
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

167 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of APEI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 SHEETS SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.12% 18,773 $1.1M
2 CWA Asset Management Group, LLC 0.08% 43,729 $2.5M
3 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.04% 35,323 $2.0M
4 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.03% 24,904 $1.4M
5 Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC 0.02% 4,763 $271K
6 Assenagon Asset Management S.A. 0.02% 177,309 $10.1M
7 TOTH FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP 0.01% 2,000 $114K
8 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.01% 12,299 $700K
9 Diversified Trust Co 0.01% 7,818 $445K
10 VALLEY NATIONAL ADVISERS INC 0.01% 1,040
11 USA FINANCIAL FORMULAS 0.00% 362 $21K
12 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.00% 6,281
13 STRS OHIO 0.00% 12,300 $700K
14 True Wealth Design, LLC 0.00% 96 $5K
15 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 1,114 $63K
16 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 323 $18K
17 WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 4,825 $278K
18 MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust, FSB 0.00% 216 $12K
19 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 59 $3K
20 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 432 $25K
21 Capital Advisors, Ltd. LLC 0.00% 32
22 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% 1,572
23 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 138 $8K
24 Marquette Asset Management, LLC 0.00% 15
25 Root Financial Partners, LLC 0.00% 22 $1K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — AMERICAN PUB ED INC (APEI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for APEI?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added APEI 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 APEI?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 85 funds bought or added vs 67 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 APEI holders?

Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds: 31 of 166 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% 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 APEI?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 95 out of 166 hedge funds have held APEI 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.