AMES NATL CORP (ATLO): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q4 2025)

AMES NATL CORP (ATLO)

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

Smart Money Signals — ATLO

Based on 82 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 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

82 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 — +39% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+23 new funds entered over the past year (+39% 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

45 buying23 selling

Last quarter: 45 funds were net buyers (12 opened a brand new position + 33 added to an existing one). Only 23 were sellers (19 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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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: 12 → 6 → 11 → 12. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 20% new

47 out of 82 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 +25% but shares only +10% — price-driven

Value

+25%

+10%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +25%, 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

9 → 12 → 6 → 11 → 12 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 6 → 11 → 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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Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 62% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 29% new

Of 82 current holders: 51 (62%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds

26 of 82 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in ATLO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.9

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)	Prior (2025 Q3)	Change
Funds Holding	82	75	9.33%
13F Shares	3M	3M	10.11%
Total Value	$75M	$60M	25.37%
New Positions	12	11	+1
Increased Positions	34	31	+3
Closed Positions	4	3	+1
Reduced Positions	19	17	+2
Total Calls	3	3	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)

Prior (2025 Q3)

Change

Funds Holding

9.33%

13F Shares

10.11%

Total Value

$75M

$60M

25.37%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

82 + investors

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

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5% | SHOW: Active managers + show index funds

Top 15 institutional holders of ATLO — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Larry Mathis Financial Planning, LLC	0.21%	8,443	$238K
2	RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT	0.02%	31,136	$879K
3	Foster Group, Inc.	0.01%	9,853	$278K
4	West Financial Advisors, LLC	0.00%	804	$23K
5	City State Bank	0.00%	240	$7K
6	Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey	0.00%	1,767	$50K
7	GAMMA Investing LLC	0.00%	264	$7K
8	True Wealth Design, LLC	0.00%	41	$1K
9	Sterling Capital Management LLC	0.00%	294	$8K
10	Farther Finance Advisors, LLC	0.00%	150	$4K
11	MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust, FSB	0.00%	41	$1K
12	IFP Advisors, Inc	0.00%	32	—
13	Root Financial Partners, LLC	0.00%	10	—
14	SJS Investment Consulting Inc.	0.00%	3	—
15	NISA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC	0.00%	43	$1K

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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 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?

More buyers than sellers — 66% buying: Last quarter: 45 funds were net buyers (12 opened a brand new position + 33 added to an existing one). Only 23 were sellers (19 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ATLO holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 26 of 82 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in ATLO. 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 ATLO?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 47 out of 82 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.

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 — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +39% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 66% buying

Steady new buyers — ~12 new funds per quarter

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +25% but shares only +10% — price-driven

Growing discovery — still being found

Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

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