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Ast Spacemobile Inc (ASTS)

680 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ASTS. 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
↑ +138
Streak
10Q ▲
Buyers last Q
67%

Smart Money Signals — ASTS

Based on 683 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 10 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ASTS 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
683 hedge funds hold ASTS 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 — +136% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+393 new funds entered over the past year (+136% 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 — 67% buying

467 buying232 selling
Last quarter: 467 funds were net buyers (200 opened a brand new position + 267 added to an existing one). Only 232 were sellers (170 trimmed + 62 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~200 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 127 → 92 → 195 → 200. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 52% entered in last year

■ 18% conviction (2yr+) ■ 30% medium ■ 52% new
Only 124 funds (18%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

77 → 127 → 92 → 195 → 200 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 127 → 92 → 195 → 200. 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 — 60% of holders entered in last year

■ 25% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 60% new
Of 751 current holders: 453 (60%) entered in the past year, only 185 (25%) 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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Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds

31% from top-100 AUM funds
61 of 671 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
5.8
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.8/10 — 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 — ASTS

In 2026 Q1, 467 hedge funds were net buyers of ASTS (200 opened a new position, 267 added to an existing one), while 232 reduced or exited (170 trimmed, 62 sold completely) — a 67% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 10 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 31% of total institutional value in ASTS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +138 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 683.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ASTS

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

Market Analysis: ASTS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ast Spacemobile Inc (ASTS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ASTS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 82d ago
ASTS
-2.7%
XLK
+44.0%

ASTS outperformed XLK by -46.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago
ASTS
-3.6%
XLK
+8.6%

Since the filing became public, ASTS outperformed XLK by -12.2% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

49 top-rated funds 9 high-conviction
Consensus
7.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
5.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ASTS
680 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 680 545 24.77%
13F Shares 209M 204M 2.63%
Total Value $17.06B $16.96B 0.62%
New Positions 199 195 +4
Increased Positions 245 211 +34
Closed Positions 64 44 +20
Reduced Positions 158 100 +58
Total Calls 44 39 12.82%
Total Puts 36 40 -10.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.82 1.03 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 ASTS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Vodafone Ventures Ltd 100.00% 5,471,743 $453.4M
2 Rakuten Group, Inc. 99.83% 31,020,155 $2.57B
3 Broad Run Investment Management, LLC 21.35% 1,463,094 $121.2M
4 Alphabet Inc. 18.46% 8,943,486 $741.1M
5 Once Capital Management, LLC 17.53% 790,500 $65.5M
6 Greenhaven Road Investment Management, L.P. 12.84% 225,219 $18.7M
7 Redwood Family Wealth LLC 6.35% 78,449 $6.5M
8 Nokomis Capital, L.L.C. 4.75% 199,800 $16.6M
9 Spear Advisors LLC 4.28% 69,306 $5.7M
10 Salvus Wealth Management, LLC 3.70% 76,688 $6.4M
11 Privium Fund Management B.V. 2.50% 145,000 $12.0M
12 Monashee Investment Management LLC 2.03% 45,000 $3.7M
13 Sender Co & Partners, Inc. 1.81% 35,860 $3.0M
14 MBE Wealth Management, LLC 1.69% 49,057 $4.1M
15 Skaana Management L.P. 1.56% 55,698 $4.6M
16 United Capital Management of KS, Inc. 1.50% 119,297 $9.9M
17 Encompass Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.47% 50,879 $4.2M
18 BLKBRD Asset Management, LP 1.40% 6,481 $537K
19 Masters Capital Management LLC 1.37% 500,000 $41.4M
20 Masters Capital Management LLC 1.37% 500,000 $41.4M
21 Clear Street Group Inc. 1.14% 3,389,404 $280.9M
22 Hanseatic Management Services Inc 1.10% 13,819 $1.1M
23 Rakuten Securities, Inc. 1.07% 31,087 $2.6M
24 Skaana Management L.P. 0.87% 31,200 $2.6M
25 Bayesian Capital Management, LP 0.87% 8,587 $712K
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 — Ast Spacemobile Inc (ASTS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ASTS?

Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row: For 10 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ASTS 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 ASTS?

More buyers than sellers — 67% buying: Last quarter: 467 funds were net buyers (200 opened a brand new position + 267 added to an existing one). Only 232 were sellers (170 trimmed + 62 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ASTS holders?

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds: 61 of 671 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% 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 ASTS?

Mostly new holders — 52% entered in last year: Only 124 funds (18%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy Ast Spacemobile Inc (ASTS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ASTS has moved -3.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +8.6% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -12.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ASTS has gained -2.7% vs +44.0% for XLK. 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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