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ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN GLOBAL HIG (AWF)

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

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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — AWF

Based on 124 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AWF 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
124 hedge funds hold AWF 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 — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+12 new funds entered over the past year (+11% 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 — 57% buying

60 buying45 selling
Last quarter: 60 funds bought or added vs 45 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 14 → 23 → 18 → 12. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

59% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 20% new
73 out of 124 hedge funds have held AWF 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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Price up while funds trimmed (-22% value, -67% shares)

Value
-21%
Shares
-67%
Last quarter: total value of institutional AWF holdings rose -22% even though funds reduced share count by 67%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

17 → 14 → 23 → 18 → 12 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 14 → 23 → 18 → 12. AWF is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

63% veterans 11% 1-2yr 26% new
Of 124 current holders: 78 (63%) 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 — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

60% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 124 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in AWF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AWF

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

Market Analysis: AWF

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Company Profile: AWF

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

5 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: AWF
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 124 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 124 123 0.81%
13F Shares 20M 60M -67.25%
Total Value $248M $317M -21.58%
New Positions 12 18 -6
Increased Positions 48 41 +7
Closed Positions 11 13 -2
Reduced Positions 34 31 +3
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of AWF — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.86% 363,535 $3.7M
2 SMH CAPITAL ADVISORS INC 0.76% 249 $249K
3 Sowa Financial Group, Inc. 0.53% 104,591 $1.1M
4 Independent Wealth Network Inc. 0.45% 147,391 $1.5M
5 Vanguard Capital Wealth Advisors 0.38% 40,000 $407K
6 Quad-Cities Investment Group, LLC 0.31% 75,923 $772K
7 Everstar Asset Management, LLC 0.23% 41,713 $424K
8 ABSOLUTE INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC 0.17% 143,544 $1.5M
9 Maridea Wealth Management LLC 0.08% 56,570 $575K
10 Buska Wealth Management, LLC 0.08% 18,407 $187K
11 Abundance Wealth Counselors 0.07% 48,931 $498K
12 FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC 0.06% 92,022 $954K
13 UHLMANN PRICE SECURITIES, LLC 0.04% 57,152 $581K
14 Integris Wealth Management, LLC 0.04% 15,000 $160K
15 Southland Equity Partners LLC 0.03% 16,514 $168K
16 CWS Financial Advisors, LLC 0.03% 11,955 $122K
17 SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.03% 49,230 $526K
18 B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.02% 37,078 $366K
19 Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC 0.02% 12,500 $127K
20 Sound Income Strategies, LLC 0.02% 38,595 $392K
21 Abacus Planning Group, Inc. 0.02% 13,000 $132K
22 Capital Investment Advisors, LLC 0.02% 102,778 $1.0M
23 Nemes Rush Group LLC 0.01% 14,097 $143K
24 PFG Investments, LLC 0.01% 24,538 $250K
25 OPPENHEIMER & CO INC 0.01% 59,734 $607K
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 — ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN GLOBAL HIG (AWF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AWF?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 60 funds bought or added vs 45 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 AWF holders?

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 11 of 124 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in AWF. 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 AWF?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 73 out of 124 hedge funds have held AWF 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.

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.