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Ball Corp (BALL)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +69
Streak
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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — BALL

Based on 781 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BALL 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
781 hedge funds hold BALL 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+86 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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

436 buying325 selling
Last quarter: 436 funds bought or added vs 325 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 (+27 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BALL position: 99 → 104 → 129 → 156. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 22% new
488 out of 781 hedge funds have held BALL 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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Growing discovery — still being found

106 → 99 → 104 → 129 → 156 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 99 → 104 → 129 → 156. A growing number of institutions are discovering BALL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 804 holders: 547 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 70 entered 1–2 years ago, and 187 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
61 of 777 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in BALL. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — BALL

In 2026 Q1, 436 hedge funds were net buyers of BALL (156 opened a new position, 280 added to an existing one), while 325 reduced or exited (238 trimmed, 87 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 47% of total institutional value in BALL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +69 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 781.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BALL

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

Market Analysis: BALL

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ball Corp (BALL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BALL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 82d ago
BALL
-2.4%
XLY
+7.5%

BALL outperformed XLY by -9.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago
BALL
+4.9%
XLY
+0.5%

Since the filing became public, BALL outperformed XLY by +4.4% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

53 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BALL
776 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 776 712 8.99%
13F Shares 224M 231M -2.94%
Total Value $11.57B $11.19B 3.4%
New Positions 153 129 +24
Increased Positions 269 222 +47
Closed Positions 89 117 -28
Reduced Positions 236 275 -39
Total Calls 11 12 -8.33%
Total Puts 15 9 66.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.36 0.75 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

776 + investors

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Top 25 BALL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Ulysses Management LLC 3.98% 540,000 $31.9M
2 Harvey Partners, LLC 2.63% 560,000 $33.1M
3 Andrew Hill Investment Advisors, Inc. 2.15% 40,723 $2.4M
4 Norris Perne & French LLP/Mi 2.02% 511,214 $30.2M
5 Mirova US LLC 1.61% 2,407,018 $142.3M
6 Mizuho Markets Cayman LP 1.59% 500,000 $29.6M
7 AMG National Trust Bank 1.50% 1,168,718 $69.1M
8 Night Squared LP 1.48% 169,901 $10.0M
9 Indiana Trust & Investment Management Co 1.39% 76,265 $4.5M
10 Eukles Asset Management 1.38% 52,252 $3.1M
11 Access Investment Management LLC 0.92% 58,470 $3.5M
12 Palisade Asset Management, LLC 0.86% 145,473 $8.6M
13 Aurora Investment Counsel 0.86% 26,100 $1.5M
14 Iridian Asset Management LLC/Ct 0.84% 35,076 $2.1M
15 Appaloosa LP 0.83% 837,000 $49.5M
16 London Co of Virginia 0.83% 2,277,942 $134.6M
17 Icon Advisers Inc/Co 0.81% 59,100 $3.5M
18 M&G Plc 0.74% 2,417,014 $142.6M
19 Toth Financial Advisory Corp 0.70% 107,724 $6.4M
20 Mosaic Family Wealth Partners, LLC 0.68% 112,020 $6.6M
21 Inspire Trust Co, N.A. 0.61% 67,000 $4.0M
22 Van Hulzen Asset Management, LLC 0.59% 133,500 $7.9M
23 Tradition Wealth Management, LLC 0.56% 133,113 $7.9M
24 Todd Asset Management LLC 0.55% 476,196 $28.1M
25 Broadleaf Partners, LLC 0.54% 39,196 $2.3M
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 — Ball Corp (BALL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BALL?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BALL 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 BALL?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 436 funds bought or added vs 325 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 BALL holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 61 of 777 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in BALL. 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 BALL?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 488 out of 781 hedge funds have held BALL 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 Ball Corp (BALL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BALL has moved +4.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.5% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BALL has gained -2.4% vs +7.5% for XLY. 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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