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American Res Corp (AREC)

87 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in AREC. 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
↑ +7
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — AREC

Based on 88 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AREC 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
88 hedge funds hold AREC 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 — +214% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+60 new funds entered over the past year (+214% 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 — 62% buying

60 buying36 selling
Last quarter: 60 funds were net buyers (29 opened a brand new position + 31 added to an existing one). Only 36 were sellers (14 trimmed + 22 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 15 → 22 → 43 → 29. 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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Mixed — 26% long-term, 51% new

■ 26% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 51% new
Of the 88 current holders: 23 (26%) held >2 years, 20 held 1–2 years, and 45 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

8 → 15 → 22 → 43 → 29 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 22 → 43 → 29. 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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Early stage — 55% of holders entered in last year

■ 42% veterans ■ 3% 1-2yr ■ 55% new
Of 96 current holders: 53 (55%) entered in the past year, only 40 (42%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
19 of 87 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in AREC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
6.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 6.3/10 — 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 — AREC

In 2026 Q1, 60 hedge funds were net buyers of AREC (29 opened a new position, 31 added to an existing one), while 36 reduced or exited (14 trimmed, 22 sold completely) — a 62% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 42% of total institutional value in AREC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +7 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 88.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AREC

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

Market Analysis: AREC

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Company Profile: AREC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy American Res Corp (AREC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much AREC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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 · 79d ago
AREC
-12.8%
SPY
+13.9%

AREC outperformed SPY by -26.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
AREC
-4.1%
SPY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, AREC outperformed SPY by -4.3% .

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.

5 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: AREC
87 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 87 81 7.41%
13F Shares 34M 24M 39.6%
Total Value $79M $60M 32.98%
New Positions 28 43 -15
Increased Positions 28 17 +11
Closed Positions 22 18 +4
Reduced Positions 14 10 +4
Total Calls 4 5 -20.0%
Total Puts 5 4 25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.25 0.8 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

87 + investors

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

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Top 25 AREC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Worth Venture Partners, LLC 0.34% 44,776 $108K
2 HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC 0.10% 736,354 $1.8M
3 CTC Alternative Strategies, Ltd. 0.06% 10,238 $25K
4 Driehaus Capital Management LLC 0.04% 2,395,461 $5.8M
5 Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC 0.03% 400,000 $968K
6 Diametric Capital, LP 0.02% 36,659 $89K
7 Mangrove Partners IM, LLC 0.02% 106,270 $257K
8 Caption Management, LLC 0.01% 898,500 $2.2M
9 Novare Capital Management LLC 0.01% 50,000 $121K
10 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.01% 12,671 $31K
11 Thompson Investment Management, INC. 0.01% 27,500 $67K
12 Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd 0.01% 17,500 $42K
13 State of Wyoming 0.01% 21,348 $52K
14 Marshall Wace, LLP 0.01% 2,148,227 $5.2M
15 ExodusPoint Capital Management, LP 0.00% 254,002 $615K
16 Ethos Financial Group, LLC 0.00% 26,464 $66K
17 Cypress Wealth Services, LLC 0.00% 13,467 $33K
18 Chemistry Wealth Management LLC 0.00% 10,000 $24K
19 Brevan Howard Capital Management LP 0.00% 168,555 $408K
20 TRB Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 10,305 $25K
21 Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. 0.00% 529,637 $1.3M
22 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.00% 95,356 $231K
23 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 43,872 $106K
24 PFG Investments, LLC 0.00% 24,110 $58K
25 Peak6 LLC 0.00% 446,651 $1.1M
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 Res Corp (AREC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AREC?

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

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 60 funds were net buyers (29 opened a brand new position + 31 added to an existing one). Only 36 were sellers (14 trimmed + 22 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for AREC holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 19 of 87 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in AREC. 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 AREC?

Mixed — 26% long-term, 51% new: Of the 88 current holders: 23 (26%) held >2 years, 20 held 1–2 years, and 45 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy American Res Corp (AREC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AREC has moved -4.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AREC has gained -12.8% vs +13.9% for SPY. 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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