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Mission Produce Inc (AVO)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +14
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — AVO

Based on 168 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 AVO 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
168 hedge funds hold AVO 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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Steady growth — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+23 new funds entered over the past year (+16% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

97 buying82 selling
Last quarter: 97 funds bought or added vs 82 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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More new buyers each quarter (+26 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new AVO position: 18 → 28 → 19 → 45. 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+) ■ 32% medium ■ 27% new
68 out of 168 hedge funds have held AVO 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 +42% but shares only +19% — price-driven

Value
+41%
Shares
+19%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +42%, but actual share count only changed +19%. 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

20 → 18 → 28 → 19 → 45 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 28 → 19 → 45. A growing number of institutions are discovering AVO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 49% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 49% veterans ■ 17% 1-2yr ■ 34% new
Of 174 current holders: 86 (49%) 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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Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 168 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — AVO

In 2026 Q1, 97 hedge funds were net buyers of AVO (45 opened a new position, 52 added to an existing one), while 82 reduced or exited (51 trimmed, 31 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 37% of total institutional value in AVO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +14 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 168.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AVO

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

Market Analysis: AVO

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Company Profile: AVO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Mission Produce Inc (AVO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much AVO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) 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 · 78d ago
AVO
-15.8%
XLP
+4.4%

AVO outperformed XLP by -20.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
AVO
-3.1%
XLP
+1.1%

Since the filing became public, AVO outperformed XLP by -4.2% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

17 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
5.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: AVO
168 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 168 154 9.09%
13F Shares 29M 24M 19.5%
Total Value $393M $278M 41.69%
New Positions 45 19 +26
Increased Positions 51 57 -6
Closed Positions 31 15 +16
Reduced Positions 49 52 -3
Total Calls 7 3 133.33%
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.14 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

168 + investors

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

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Top 25 AVO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Slotnik Capital, LLC 3.08% 765,088 $10.5M
2 Fourth Sail Capital LP 2.51% 1,109,200 $15.3M
3 Heights Point Management, LP 2.15% 168,516 $2.3M
4 Dean Capital Management 0.85% 149,536 $2.1M
5 Slotnik Capital, LLC 0.80% 200,000 $2.8M
6 Slotnik Capital, LLC 0.60% 150,000 $2.1M
7 Integrated Advisors Network LLC 0.59% 813,040 $11.2M
8 Nuance Investments, LLC 0.58% 301,576 $4.1M
9 Dean Investment Associates, LLC 0.41% 213,373 $2.9M
10 Cutler Investment Counsel LLC 0.30% 211,750 $2.9M
11 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.27% 66,399 $914K
12 Rubric Capital Management LP 0.25% 1,726,447 $23.8M
13 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.19% 167,220 $2.3M
14 Walnut Level Capital LLC 0.19% 15,934 $219K
15 CIBRA Capital Ltd 0.18% 26,778 $368K
16 GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.18% 86,000 $1.2M
17 IQ EQ FUND MANAGEMENT (IRELAND) Ltd 0.15% 147,262 $2.0M
18 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.10% 77,985 $1.1M
19 RBF Capital, LLC 0.08% 104,410 $1.4M
20 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.05% 7,903 $109K
21 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.04% 21,390 $294K
22 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.03% 115,770 $1.6M
23 Wedge Capital Management L L P/Nc 0.03% 104,833 $1.4M
24 Capula Management Ltd 0.03% 258,000 $3.6M
25 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.02% 70,353 $968K
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 — Mission Produce Inc (AVO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AVO?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 97 funds bought or added vs 82 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 AVO holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 42 of 168 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% 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 AVO?

40% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 68 out of 168 hedge funds have held AVO 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 Mission Produce Inc (AVO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AVO has moved -3.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.1% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AVO has gained -15.8% vs +4.4% for XLP. 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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