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Academy Sports & Outdoors In (ASO)

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

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -9
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — ASO

Based on 355 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ASO positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
355 hedge funds hold ASO 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding ASO is almost the same as a year ago (+4 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

183 buying189 selling
Last quarter: 189 funds reduced or exited vs 183 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~55 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 60 → 46 → 60 → 55. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

63% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 17% new
223 out of 355 hedge funds have held ASO 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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Steady discovery — ~55 new funds/quarter

46 → 60 → 46 → 60 → 55 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 60 → 46 → 60 → 55. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 21% newcomers

68% veterans 11% 1-2yr 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 367 holders: 251 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 40 entered 1–2 years ago, and 76 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
49 of 354 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in ASO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — ASO

In 2026 Q1, 183 hedge funds were net buyers of ASO (55 opened a new position, 128 added to an existing one), while 189 reduced or exited (125 trimmed, 64 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 46% of total institutional value in ASO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -9 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 355.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ASO

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

Market Analysis: ASO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Academy Sports & Outdoors In (ASO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ASO 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 · 78d ago
ASO
-12.6%
XLY
+8.9%

ASO outperformed XLY by -21.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
ASO
-2.4%
XLY
+1.9%

Since the filing became public, ASO outperformed XLY 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.

32 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.6
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ASO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 352 364 -3.3%
13F Shares 73M 78M -7.08%
Total Value $3.87B $3.91B -1.16%
New Positions 53 60 -7
Increased Positions 125 128 -3
Closed Positions 65 53 +12
Reduced Positions 121 136 -15
Total Calls 7 12 -41.67%
Total Puts 6 14 -57.14%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.86 1.17 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 ASO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Pacifica Capital Investments, LLC 8.38% 436,039 $24.6M
2 Greatmark Investment Partners, INC. 3.48% 526,047 $29.7M
3 Darwins River Capital, LP 2.25% 74,471 $4.2M
4 Dupree Financial Group, LLC 2.05% 90,170 $5.1M
5 Villanova Investment Management Co LLC 1.86% 32,074 $1.8M
6 Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc. 1.54% 840,000 $47.4M
7 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 1.51% 322,220 $18.2M
8 Hook Mill Capital Partners, LP 1.39% 280,075 $15.8M
9 Tabor Asset Management, LP 1.35% 59,460 $3.4M
10 Heartland Advisors Inc 0.95% 329,350 $18.6M
11 Verity Asset Management, Inc. 0.81% 34,105 $1.9M
12 Mork Capital Management, LLC 0.80% 20,000 $1.1M
13 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 0.78% 1,004,905 $56.7M
14 Aviance Capital Partners, LLC 0.72% 109,161 $6.2M
15 Westwood Holdings Group Inc 0.66% 1,602,998 $90.5M
16 Cinctive Capital Management LP 0.66% 179,000 $10.1M
17 Trust Investment Advisors 0.62% 18,763 $1.1M
18 Moody Aldrich Partners LLC 0.59% 58,349 $3.3M
19 Royce & Associates LP 0.58% 1,041,038 $58.8M
20 Washington Capital Management, Inc 0.56% 11,700 $660K
21 Landscape Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.54% 151,679 $8.6M
22 Verdad Advisers, LP 0.54% 8,500 $480K
23 Pinnacle Holdings, LLC 0.53% 28,946 $1.6M
24 Hood River Capital Management LLC 0.51% 907,187 $51.2M
25 Blueshift Asset Management, LLC 0.51% 29,597 $1.7M
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 — Academy Sports & Outdoors In (ASO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ASO?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ASO positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for ASO?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 189 funds reduced or exited vs 183 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for ASO holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 49 of 354 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in ASO. 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 ASO?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 223 out of 355 hedge funds have held ASO 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 Academy Sports & Outdoors In (ASO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ASO has moved -2.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ASO has gained -12.6% vs +8.9% 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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