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APPIAN CORP (APPN)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +12
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — APPN

Based on 237 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added APPN 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
237 hedge funds hold APPN 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 — +22% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+42 new funds entered over the past year (+22% 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

142 buying113 selling
Last quarter: 142 funds bought or added vs 113 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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More new buyers each quarter (+11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new APPN position: 45 → 38 → 42 → 53. 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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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

52% conviction (2yr+) 28% medium 20% new
124 out of 237 hedge funds have held APPN 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

39 → 45 → 38 → 42 → 53 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 45 → 38 → 42 → 53. A growing number of institutions are discovering APPN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

70% veterans 9% 1-2yr 21% new
Of 246 current holders: 171 (70%) 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
33 of 237 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.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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: APPN

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

Market Analysis: APPN

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Company Profile: APPN

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

43 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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1.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: APPN
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 246 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 246 240 2.5%
13F Shares 38M 41M -6.69%
Total Value $1.35B $1.25B 8.14%
New Positions 53 44 +9
Increased Positions 95 110 -15
Closed Positions 46 30 +16
Reduced Positions 95 68 +27
Total Calls 5 7 -28.57%
Total Puts 6 11 -45.45%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.2 1.57 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

246 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of APPN — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.27% 9,868 $238K
2 Fonville Wealth Management LLC 0.11% 24,533 $591K
3 Evanson Asset Management, LLC 0.02% 12,943 $312K
4 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.00% 8,826 $213K
5 VISION FINANCIAL MARKETS LLC 0.00% 100 $2K
6 ADIRONDACK TRUST CO 0.00% 280 $7K
7 True Wealth Design, LLC 0.00% 339 $8K
8 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 10,911 $263K
9 WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 22,638 $554K
10 Abound Wealth Management 0.00% 200 $5K
11 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 723 $17K
12 KLP KAPITALFORVALTNING AS 0.00% 8,300 $200K
13 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 322 $8K
14 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 818 $20K
15 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.00% 15,494
16 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 1,702 $41K
17 Field & Main Bank 0.00% 50 $1K
18 Root Financial Partners, LLC 0.00% 143 $3K
19 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 256 $6K
20 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 129 $3K
21 EASTERN BANK 0.00% 200 $5K
22 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.00% 54 $1K
23 Bell Investment Advisors, Inc 0.00% 20
24 Marquette Asset Management, LLC 0.00% 20
25 SIGNATUREFD, LLC 0.00% 169 $4K
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 — APPIAN CORP (APPN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for APPN?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added APPN 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 APPN?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 142 funds bought or added vs 113 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 APPN holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 33 of 237 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 APPN?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 124 out of 237 hedge funds have held APPN 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.