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Ashland Inc (ASH)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +13
Streak
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — ASH

Based on 341 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 ASH 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 — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak
341 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 372 funds (reached 2024 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
24 fewer hedge funds hold ASH compared to a year ago (-7% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

179 buying147 selling
Last quarter: 179 funds bought or added vs 147 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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Steady new buyers — ~56 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 51 → 52 → 59 → 56. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 16% new
225 out of 341 hedge funds have held ASH 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

72 → 51 → 52 → 59 → 56 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 51 → 52 → 59 → 56. A growing number of institutions are discovering ASH each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 346 holders: 242 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 36 entered 1–2 years ago, and 68 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
49 of 340 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.
3.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — 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 — ASH

In 2026 Q1, 179 hedge funds were net buyers of ASH (56 opened a new position, 123 added to an existing one), while 147 reduced or exited (104 trimmed, 43 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 39% of total institutional value in ASH is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 341.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ASH

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

Market Analysis: ASH

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Company Profile: ASH

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ashland Inc (ASH) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ASH 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
ASH
+15.7%
SPY
+13.9%

ASH outperformed SPY by +1.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
ASH
+19.0%
SPY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, ASH outperformed SPY by +18.8% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

26 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.2
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ASH
337 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 337 328 2.74%
13F Shares 49M 50M -1.83%
Total Value $2.63B $2.89B -9.13%
New Positions 54 59 -5
Increased Positions 121 88 +33
Closed Positions 45 72 -27
Reduced Positions 101 137 -36
Total Calls 1 5 -80.0%
Total Puts 5 6 -16.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 5.0 1.2 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

337 + investors

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Top 25 ASH holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Standard Investments LLC 7.98% 2,625,000 $146.0M
2 Dayah Capital LLC 3.16% 100,000 $5.6M
3 Cooperman Leon G 3.10% 1,700,000 $94.5M
4 Cruiser Capital Advisors, LLC 1.44% 66,784 $3.7M
5 Shapiro Capital Management LLC 1.37% 395,340 $22.0M
6 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 1.09% 1,912,689 $106.4M
7 Empyrean Capital Partners, LP 0.98% 542,000 $30.1M
8 Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC 0.86% 209,620 $11.7M
9 Jefferies Financial Group Inc. 0.73% 1,908,142 $106.1M
10 Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc 0.61% 1,750,487 $97.3M
11 Altrinsic Global Advisors LLC 0.41% 205,340 $11.4M
12 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.27% 84,710 $4.7M
13 Cordgrass Capital Advisors, LLC 0.22% 17,197 $956K
14 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 0.20% 47,565 $2.6M
15 Auxano Advisors, LLC 0.17% 15,334 $853K
16 Leisure Capital Management 0.17% 8,630 $480K
17 Essential Partners LLC 0.16% 8,772 $488K
18 Concentric Capital Strategies, LP 0.15% 32,993 $1.8M
19 Ruffer LLP 0.15% 64,533 $3.6M
20 Legacy Financial Independent Advisors LLC 0.13% 4,413 $245K
21 Axq Capital, LP 0.11% 15,536 $864K
22 waypoint wealth counsel 0.11% 3,744 $208K
23 Hilton Capital Management, LLC 0.11% 25,156 $1.4M
24 Cerro Pacific Wealth Advisors LLC 0.09% 6,453 $359K
25 Great Lakes Retirement, Inc. 0.09% 15,795 $878K
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 — Ashland Inc (ASH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ASH?

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

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 179 funds bought or added vs 147 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 ASH holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 49 of 340 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 ASH?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 225 out of 341 hedge funds have held ASH 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 Ashland Inc (ASH) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ASH has moved +19.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +18.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ASH has gained +15.7% vs +13.9% for SPY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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