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Arko Corp (ARKO)

147 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ARKO. 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
↑ +19
Streak
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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — ARKO

Based on 148 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ARKO 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
148 hedge funds hold ARKO 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 — +23% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+28 new funds entered over the past year (+23% 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 — 59% buying

85 buying59 selling
Last quarter: 85 funds bought or added vs 59 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 (+13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ARKO position: 23 → 22 → 20 → 33. 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+) ■ 28% medium ■ 24% new
71 out of 148 hedge funds have held ARKO 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 +27% but shares only +4% — price-driven

Value
+26%
Shares
+4%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +27%, but actual share count only changed +4%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

26 → 23 → 22 → 20 → 33 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 23 → 22 → 20 → 33. A growing number of institutions are discovering ARKO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 151 holders: 93 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 23 entered 1–2 years ago, and 35 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds

28% from top-100 AUM funds
37 of 148 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — ARKO

In 2026 Q1, 85 hedge funds were net buyers of ARKO (33 opened a new position, 52 added to an existing one), while 59 reduced or exited (45 trimmed, 14 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 28% of total institutional value in ARKO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +19 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 148.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ARKO

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

Market Analysis: ARKO

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Company Profile: ARKO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Arko Corp (ARKO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ARKO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 81d ago
ARKO
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XLY
nan%

ARKO outperformed XLY by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 36d ago
ARKO
nan%
XLY
nan%

Since the filing became public, ARKO outperformed XLY by nan% .

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.

19 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ARKO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 147 129 13.95%
13F Shares 67M 64M 4.42%
Total Value $366M $289M 26.64%
New Positions 32 20 +12
Increased Positions 52 42 +10
Closed Positions 14 25 -11
Reduced Positions 43 50 -7
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 3 1 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

147 + investors

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Top 25 ARKO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP 1.76% 23,139,671 $128.7M
2 CM Management, LLC 1.74% 375,000 $2.1M
3 Ares Management LLC 0.77% 2,110,000 $11.7M
4 Teton Advisors, LLC 0.45% 115,000 $639K
5 Phoenix Financial Ltd. 0.10% 1,941,817 $10.8M
6 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.09% 767,666 $4.3M
7 Significant Wealth Partners LLC 0.07% 10,771 $60K
8 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.07% 585,278 $3.3M
9 Empyrean Capital Partners, LP 0.06% 327,155 $1.8M
10 Numerai GP LLC 0.06% 100,061 $556K
11 State of Wyoming 0.05% 76,806 $427K
12 Readystate Asset Management LP 0.04% 176,397 $981K
13 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.04% 132,576 $737K
14 CastleKnight Management LP 0.04% 381,913 $2.1M
15 Mirabella Financial Services LLP 0.02% 45,703 $254K
16 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.02% 19,213 $105K
17 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.02% 511,566 $2.8M
18 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.02% 734,899 $4.1M
19 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.02% 45,289 $192K
20 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.01% 101,963 $567K
21 Cornerstone Investment Partners, LLC 0.01% 50,587 $281K
22 Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies, LLC 0.01% 128,911 $717K
23 XTX Topco Ltd 0.01% 99,378 $553K
24 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.01% 154,593 $860K
25 Aristeia Capital, L.L.C. 0.01% 69,424 $386K
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 — Arko Corp (ARKO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ARKO?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ARKO 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 ARKO?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 85 funds bought or added vs 59 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 ARKO holders?

Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds: 37 of 148 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% 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 ARKO?

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 71 out of 148 hedge funds have held ARKO 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 Arko Corp (ARKO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ARKO has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ARKO has gained nan% vs nan% for XLY. 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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