Ames Natl Corp (ATLO): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Ames Natl Corp (ATLO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ATLO has moved +5.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ATLO gained +4.6% vs +9.5% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Ames Natl Corp (ATLO)

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

Smart Money Signals — ATLO

Based on 87 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ATLO 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

87 hedge funds hold ATLO 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 — +28% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+19 new funds entered over the past year (+28% 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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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

43 buying33 selling

Last quarter: 43 funds bought or added vs 33 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 — ~12 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 6 → 11 → 12 → 12. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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47% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 47% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 26% new

41 out of 87 hedge funds have held ATLO 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 +34% but shares only +10% — price-driven

Value

+33%

+9%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +34%, but actual share count only changed +10%. 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

12 → 6 → 11 → 12 → 12 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 11 → 12 → 12. A growing number of institutions are discovering ATLO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 57% veterans vs 33% newcomers

■ 57% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 33% new

Entry-cohort mix of 87 holders: 50 (57%) are 2+ year veterans, 8 entered 1–2 years ago, and 29 (33%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds

33% from top-100 AUM funds

28 of 85 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

4.1

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	86	83	3.61%
13F Shares	4M	3M	9.72%
Total Value	$101M	$75M	33.69%
New Positions	11	12	-1
Increased Positions	31	32	-1
Closed Positions	8	5	+3
Reduced Positions	25	20	+5
Total Calls	2	3	-33.33%
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

3.61%

13F Shares

9.72%

Total Value

$101M

$75M

33.69%

New Positions

-1

Increased Positions

-1

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

-33.33%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

86 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 ATLO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Fourthstone LLC	3.27%	683,250	$19.3M
2	Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd.	1.75%	80,480	$2.3M
3	Ames National Corp	0.79%	46,557	$1.3M
4	Channel Wealth LLC	0.21%	31,284	$883K
5	Larry Mathis Financial Planning, LLC	0.21%	8,443	$238K
6	Clarity Asset Management, Inc.	0.07%	5,124	$145K
7	RBF Capital, LLC	0.04%	30,000	$847K
8	Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC	0.02%	39,521	$1.1M
9	Ritholtz Wealth Management	0.02%	31,136	$879K
10	Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP	0.01%	9,267	$261K
11	Compound Planning, Inc.	0.01%	13,307	$376K
12	Arkadios Wealth Advisors	0.01%	22,062	$623K
13	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.01%	17,361	$490K
14	Foster Group, Inc.	0.01%	9,853	$278K
15	O'shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC	0.00%	33,674	$950K
16	West Financial Advisors, LLC	0.00%	804	$23K
17	XTX Topco Ltd	0.00%	7,464	$211K
18	Smartleaf Asset Management LLC	0.00%	3,330	$93K
19	Trexquant Investment LP	0.00%	11,928	$337K
20	Empowered Funds, LLC	0.00%	11,353	$320K
21	EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.00%	789	$66K
22	City State Bank	0.00%	240	$7K
23	Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.	0.00%	26,977	$761K
24	Renaissance Technologies LLC	0.00%	37,984	$1.1M
25	Marshall Wace, LLP	0.00%	56,986	$1.6M

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 — Ames Natl Corp (ATLO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ATLO?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ATLO 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 ATLO?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 43 funds bought or added vs 33 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 ATLO holders?

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds: 28 of 85 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% 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 ATLO?

47% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 41 out of 87 hedge funds have held ATLO 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 Ames Natl Corp (ATLO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ATLO has moved +5.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ATLO has gained +4.6% vs +9.5% for XLF. 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.

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Ames Natl Corp (ATLO)

Smart Money Signals — ATLO

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +28% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 57% buying

Steady new buyers — ~12 new funds per quarter

47% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +34% but shares only +10% — price-driven

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 57% veterans vs 33% newcomers

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds

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