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American Pub Ed Inc (APEI)

204 + 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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Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — APEI

Based on 207 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 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
207 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 — +53% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+72 new funds entered over the past year (+53% 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 — 55% buying

120 buying99 selling
Last quarter: 120 funds bought or added vs 99 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 (-18 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 37 → 24 → 57 → 39. 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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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 25% new
113 out of 207 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

33 → 37 → 24 → 57 → 39 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 37 → 24 → 57 → 39. 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 — 64% veterans vs 28% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Entry-cohort mix of 212 holders: 136 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 16 entered 1–2 years ago, and 60 (28%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 206 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in APEI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — APEI

In 2026 Q2, 120 hedge funds were net buyers of APEI (39 opened a new position, 81 added to an existing one), while 99 reduced or exited (61 trimmed, 38 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 43% of total institutional value in APEI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 207.

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

Is It Too Late to Buy American Pub Ed Inc (APEI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much APEI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 85d ago
APEI
-24.0%
XLP
-0.7%

APEI outperformed XLP by -23.3% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 40d ago
APEI
-9.7%
XLP
-4.2%

Since the filing became public, APEI outperformed XLP by -5.5% .

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.

12 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: APEI
204 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 204 206 -0.97%
13F Shares 20M 20M -0.75%
Total Value $1.01B $1.07B -6.32%
New Positions 38 57 -19
Increased Positions 77 58 +19
Closed Positions 39 19 +20
Reduced Positions 61 68 -7
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.75 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

204 + investors

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Top 25 APEI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 325 Capital LLC 15.15% 1,183,732 $63.6M
2 4D Advisors, LLC 3.40% 165,000 $8.9M
3 Prescott Group Capital Management, L.L.C. 3.16% 679,749 $36.5M
4 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 2.16% 121,166 $6.5M
5 Crown Advisors Management, INC. 1.77% 60,000 $3.2M
6 No Street GP LP 1.64% 507,283 $27.2M
7 Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP 1.42% 1,169,356 $62.8M
8 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 1.41% 144,579 $7.8M
9 Pvg Asset Management Corp 1.33% 42,935 $2.3M
10 Punch & Associates Investment Management, INC. 0.52% 195,000 $10.5M
11 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.38% 79,570 $4.3M
12 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.35% 39,778 $2.1M
13 Globeflex Capital L P 0.32% 46,510 $2.5M
14 Verdad Advisers, LP 0.30% 5,827 $313K
15 Atom Investors LP 0.26% 53,680 $2.9M
16 Cannell Capital LLC 0.26% 7,107 $382K
17 AWM Investment Company, Inc. 0.25% 53,500 $2.9M
18 Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC 0.25% 20,895 $1.1M
19 Systematic Financial Management LP 0.24% 225,435 $12.1M
20 SG Capital Management LLC 0.23% 51,788 $2.8M
21 Oberweis Asset Management Inc/ 0.19% 172,400 $9.3M
22 Driehaus Capital Management LLC 0.17% 534,665 $28.7M
23 Royce & Associates LP 0.16% 378,133 $20.3M
24 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.15% 12,450 $669K
25 Northland Securities, INC. 0.15% 4,765 $256K
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 — American Pub Ed Inc (APEI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for APEI?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 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 — 55% buying: Last quarter: 120 funds bought or added vs 99 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?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 206 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in APEI. 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 APEI?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 113 out of 207 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.

Is it too late to buy American Pub Ed Inc (APEI) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, APEI has moved -9.7% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -4.2% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of -5.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), APEI has gained -24.0% vs -0.7% for XLP. 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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