Stock Analysis

AMES NATL CORP (ATLO)

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Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +7
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
67%

Smart Money Signals — ATLO

Based on 71 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 this stock 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 trade.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
71 hedge funds hold this stock 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 'crowded trade' — high ownership doesn't mean safe.
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Fast accumulation — +42% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+21 new funds entered over the past year (+42% 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

40 buying20 selling
Last quarter: 40 funds were net buyers (11 opened a brand new position + 29 added to an existing one). Only 20 were sellers (16 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~11 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 11 → 4 → 10 → 11. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

58% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 21% new
41 out of 71 hedge funds have held this stock for over 2 years without selling. Long-term holders are harder to shake out during market dips — they represent a stable ownership base that reduces the risk of sudden mass selling.
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Value +28% but shares only +12% — price-driven

Value
+27%
Shares
+12%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +28%, but actual share count only changed +12%. 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

5 → 11 → 4 → 10 → 11 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 4 → 10 → 11. A growing number of institutions are discovering this stock each quarter. The idea is still spreading — there is room for more buyers to enter.
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Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years

62% veterans 10% 1-2yr 28% new
Of 71 current holders: 44 (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.

Strong quality — 32% from major AUM funds

32% from top-100 AUM funds
23 of 71 current holders rank in the top 100 by AUM. A meaningful share of the ownership base comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ATLO

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

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change

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% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy
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