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Ardmore Shipping Corp (ASC)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +7
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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — ASC

Based on 188 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ASC 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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High ownership — 91% of 3.0Y peak

91% of all-time peak
188 funds currently hold this stock — 91% of the 3.0-year high of 207 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Fast accumulation — +21% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+32 new funds entered over the past year (+21% 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. The peak was reached in just 4 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

104 buying90 selling
Last quarter: 104 funds bought or added vs 90 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 (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ASC position: 40 → 24 → 33 → 39. 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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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 29% medium ■ 17% new
102 out of 188 hedge funds have held ASC 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 +48% but shares only +9% — price-driven

Value
+48%
Shares
+8%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +48%, but actual share count only changed +9%. 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

27 → 40 → 24 → 33 → 39 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 40 → 24 → 33 → 39. A growing number of institutions are discovering ASC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 191 holders: 126 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 26 entered 1–2 years ago, and 39 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 188 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in ASC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — ASC

In 2026 Q1, 104 hedge funds were net buyers of ASC (39 opened a new position, 65 added to an existing one), while 90 reduced or exited (58 trimmed, 32 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 48% of total institutional value in ASC 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: 188.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ASC

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

Market Analysis: ASC

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

12 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: ASC
188 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 188 188 -
13F Shares 35M 34M 2.73%
Total Value $460M $486M -5.45%
New Positions 27 39 -12
Increased Positions 71 64 +7
Closed Positions 27 32 -5
Reduced Positions 60 56 +4
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

188 + investors

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

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Top 25 ASC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Ticino Wealth 3.16% 714,735 $10.0M
2 Hartree Partners, LP 2.01% 672,899 $9.4M
3 Marnell Management LLC 1.27% 236,122 $3.3M
4 Fearnley Asset Management As 1.05% 208,056 $2.9M
5 Flat Footed LLC 1.02% 948,865 $13.3M
6 Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC 0.83% 887,479 $12.4M
7 RBF Capital, LLC 0.52% 901,880 $12.6M
8 Private Management Group Inc 0.39% 1,068,350 $15.0M
9 Oceanic Investment Management LTD 0.31% 17,132 $240K
10 Numerai GP LLC 0.27% 235,075 $3.3M
11 Michels Family Financial, LLC 0.25% 28,041 $393K
12 Aegis Financial Corp 0.20% 89,612 $1.3M
13 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.18% 11,694 $263K
14 Navellier & Associates Inc 0.17% 157,157 $2.2M
15 CastleKnight Management LP 0.11% 566,956 $7.9M
16 Sprott INC. 0.08% 190,300 $2.7M
17 SmartHarvest Portfolios, LLC 0.08% 18,211 $255K
18 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.08% 333,140 $4.7M
19 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.08% 32,340 $453K
20 Glenorchy Capital Ltd 0.07% 135,775 $1.9M
21 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.06% 86,336 $1.2M
22 Bridgefront Capital, LLC 0.06% 15,385 $216K
23 CenterBook Partners LP 0.04% 65,017 $911K
24 State of Wyoming 0.04% 25,194 $353K
25 WealthTrust Axiom LLC 0.04% 11,376 $159K
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 — Ardmore Shipping Corp (ASC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ASC?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ASC 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 ASC?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 104 funds bought or added vs 90 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 ASC holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 43 of 188 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in ASC. 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 ASC?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 102 out of 188 hedge funds have held ASC 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.

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