Mission Produce Inc (AVO) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Mission Produce Inc (AVO) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AVO has moved -4.5% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -3.2% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.3%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), AVO gained +5.8% vs +0.3% 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.

Mission Produce Inc (AVO)

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

Smart Money Signals — AVO

Based on 167 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AVO positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

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At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak

167 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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Fast accumulation — +24% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+32 new funds entered over the past year (+24% 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 — 59% buying

125 buying87 selling

Last quarter: 125 funds bought or added vs 87 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 — ~49 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 28 → 20 → 45 → 49. 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+) ■ 20% medium ■ 34% new

78 out of 167 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

18 → 28 → 20 → 45 → 49 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 28 → 20 → 45 → 49. 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 — 50% veterans vs 37% newcomers

■ 50% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 37% new

Entry-cohort mix of 171 holders: 85 (50%) are 2+ year veterans, 22 entered 1–2 years ago, and 64 (37%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds

46 of 165 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in AVO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.1

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 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	163	169	-3.55%
13F Shares	41M	29M	44.33%
Total Value	$486M	$393M	23.59%
New Positions	49	45	+4
Increased Positions	73	51	+22
Closed Positions	53	31	+22
Reduced Positions	35	50	-15
Total Calls	3	7	-57.14%
Total Puts	3	1	200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	0.14	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

163

169

-3.55%

13F Shares

41M

29M

44.33%

Total Value

$486M

$393M

23.59%

New Positions

Increased Positions

+22

Closed Positions

+22

Reduced Positions

-15

Total Calls

-57.14%

Total Puts

200.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

0.14

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

Top 25 AVO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Fourth Sail Capital LP	7.10%	3,976,272	$46.9M
2	Platform Wealth Management, LLC	4.51%	1,045,703	$12.3M
3	Slotnik Capital, LLC	1.28%	420,000	$5.0M
4	Nuance Investments, LLC	1.01%	501,087	$5.9M
5	VARCOV Co.	0.68%	151,794	$1.8M
6	Rubric Capital Management LP	0.65%	5,981,953	$70.5M
7	Teton Advisors, LLC	0.46%	67,355	$794K
8	Parvin Asset Management, LLC	0.44%	47,839	$564K
9	Integrated Advisors Network LLC	0.44%	813,100	$9.6M
10	Resolute Capital Asset Partners LLC	0.25%	50,000	$590K
11	Cutler Investment Counsel LLC	0.24%	211,750	$2.5M
12	EntryPoint Capital, LLC	0.19%	28,585	$282K
13	Heartland Advisors Inc	0.17%	329,279	$3.9M
14	IQ EQ FUND MANAGEMENT (IRELAND) Ltd	0.13%	169,679	$2.0M
15	GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.	0.12%	72,691	$857K
16	Garden State Investment Advisory Services LLC	0.07%	34,835	$411K
17	Sanders Morris Harris LLC	0.07%	10,000	$118K
18	Dark Forest Capital Management LP	0.05%	71,427	$842K
19	National Philanthropic Trust	0.05%	318,175	$3.8M
20	RBF Capital, LLC	0.05%	104,410	$1.2M
21	Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al	0.05%	463,452	$5.5M
22	Ancora Advisors LLC	0.05%	213,190	$2.5M
23	Virtus Advisers, LLC	0.04%	8,979	$106K
24	Capital Advantage, Inc.	0.04%	26,384	$311K
25	Fft Wealth Management LLC	0.03%	18,330	$216K

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?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AVO positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for AVO?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 125 funds bought or added vs 87 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?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 165 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in AVO. 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 AVO?

47% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 78 out of 167 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 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AVO has moved -4.5% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -3.2% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.3%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), AVO has gained +5.8% vs +0.3% 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.

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Mission Produce Inc (AVO)

Smart Money Signals — AVO

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (99% of max)

Fast accumulation — +24% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 59% buying

Steady new buyers — ~49 new funds per quarter

47% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 50% veterans vs 37% newcomers

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

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