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Atlanticus Holdings Corp (ATLC)

145 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ATLC. 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
↑ +41
Streak
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Buyers last Q
66%

Smart Money Signals — ATLC

Based on 146 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ATLC 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
146 hedge funds hold ATLC 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 — +57% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+53 new funds entered over the past year (+57% 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 — 66% buying

94 buying48 selling
Last quarter: 94 funds were net buyers (54 opened a brand new position + 40 added to an existing one). Only 48 were sellers (35 trimmed + 13 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+33 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ATLC position: 29 → 15 → 21 → 54. 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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40% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 40% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 40% new
59 out of 146 hedge funds have held ATLC 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 +117% but shares only +37% — price-driven

Value
+116%
Shares
+36%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +117%, but actual share count only changed +37%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

15 → 29 → 15 → 21 → 54 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 29 → 15 → 21 → 54. 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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Veteran-anchored — 45% veterans vs 41% newcomers

■ 45% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 41% new
Entry-cohort mix of 146 holders: 66 (45%) are 2+ year veterans, 20 entered 1–2 years ago, and 60 (41%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds

64% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 146 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in ATLC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.4
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.4/10 — 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 — ATLC

In 2026 Q2, 94 hedge funds were net buyers of ATLC (54 opened a new position, 40 added to an existing one), while 48 reduced or exited (35 trimmed, 13 sold completely) — a 66% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 64% of total institutional value in ATLC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +41 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 146.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ATLC

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

Market Analysis: ATLC

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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.

11 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: ATLC
145 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 145 105 38.1%
13F Shares 4M 4M 20.13%
Total Value $396M $185M 113.53%
New Positions 54 21 +33
Increased Positions 39 38 +1
Closed Positions 14 21 -7
Reduced Positions 35 29 +6
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

145 + investors

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

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Top 25 ATLC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC 1.85% 89,597 $9.2M
2 VARCOV Co. 1.03% 26,491 $2.7M
3 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.46% 27,204 $2.8M
4 SG Capital Management LLC 0.29% 34,553 $3.5M
5 Denali Advisors LLC 0.20% 19,871 $2.0M
6 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.18% 99,601 $10.2M
7 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.15% 3,800 $389K
8 Range Financial Group LLC 0.12% 4,353 $445K
9 Vista Finance, LLC 0.12% 2,115 $216K
10 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.10% 24,395 $2.5M
11 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.08% 9,320 $953K
12 HB Wealth Management, LLC 0.07% 118,939 $12.2M
13 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.06% 2,812 $288K
14 Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft 0.05% 6,200 $634K
15 Numerai GP LLC 0.05% 5,418 $554K
16 Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp 0.04% 700 $72K
17 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.04% 71,255 $7.3M
18 Globeflex Capital L P 0.04% 2,908 $297K
19 Argent Capital Management LLC 0.03% 9,100 $930K
20 XTX Topco Ltd 0.03% 21,526 $2.2M
21 Inspire Advisors, LLC 0.02% 3,419 $350K
22 StoneX Group Inc. 0.02% 5,524 $565K
23 Aquatic Capital Management LLC 0.02% 6,287 $643K
24 Quadrature Capital Ltd 0.02% 25,083 $2.6M
25 LRI Investments, LLC 0.02% 2,500 $256K
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 — Atlanticus Holdings Corp (ATLC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ATLC?

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

More buyers than sellers — 66% buying: Last quarter: 94 funds were net buyers (54 opened a brand new position + 40 added to an existing one). Only 48 were sellers (35 trimmed + 13 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ATLC holders?

Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 146 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in ATLC. 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 ATLC?

40% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 59 out of 146 hedge funds have held ATLC 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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