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Americold Realty Trust Inc (COLD)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — COLD

Based on 397 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 COLD 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
397 hedge funds hold COLD 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 — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+36 new funds entered over the past year (+10% 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 — 55% buying

227 buying187 selling
Last quarter: 227 funds bought or added vs 187 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 (-45 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 48 → 64 → 111 → 66. 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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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 52% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 27% new
205 out of 397 hedge funds have held COLD 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

60 → 48 → 64 → 111 → 66 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 48 → 64 → 111 → 66. 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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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 60% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 31% new
Of 404 current holders: 241 (60%) 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 — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 397 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in COLD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
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 — COLD

In 2026 Q1, 227 hedge funds were net buyers of COLD (66 opened a new position, 161 added to an existing one), while 187 reduced or exited (125 trimmed, 62 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 40% of total institutional value in COLD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 397.

Hedge Fund Ownership: COLD

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

Market Analysis: COLD

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Company Profile: COLD

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Americold Realty Trust Inc (COLD) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much COLD has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLRE) 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
COLD
+27.6%
XLRE
+10.5%

COLD outperformed XLRE by +17.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
COLD
+2.5%
XLRE
+4.3%

Since the filing became public, COLD outperformed XLRE by -1.8% .

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.

30 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
3.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: COLD
395 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 395 393 0.51%
13F Shares 314M 322M -2.62%
Total Value $3.43B $4.13B -16.99%
New Positions 64 111 -47
Increased Positions 157 142 +15
Closed Positions 62 70 -8
Reduced Positions 123 107 +16
Total Calls 5 7 -28.57%
Total Puts 4 11 -63.64%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.8 1.57 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

395 + investors

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Top 25 COLD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Long Pond Capital, LP 4.92% 4,498,210 $51.5M
2 Bayhunt Capital LLC 4.68% 384,593 $4.9M
3 Flax Pond Capital, LLC 3.28% 355,413 $4.1M
4 Barington Companies Management, LLC 3.26% 350,000 $4.0M
5 Lasalle Investment Management Securities LLC 3.15% 6,962,583 $79.8M
6 Ancora Advisors LLC 2.83% 11,618,502 $133.1M
7 Presima Securities ULC 2.75% 428,379 $4.9M
8 Rush Island Management, LP 2.38% 3,097,316 $35.5M
9 Global Alpha Capital Management Ltd. 2.13% 3,092,577 $35.4M
10 Seven Post Investment Office LP 2.06% 555,865 $6.4M
11 Conversant Capital LLC 1.69% 1,100,000 $12.6M
12 Private Management Group Inc 1.58% 4,779,511 $54.8M
13 Worth Venture Partners, LLC 1.55% 42,600 $488K
14 Rock Point Advisors, LLC 1.54% 495,130 $5.7M
15 Bayberry Capital Partners LP 1.35% 381,300 $4.4M
16 Reinhart Partners, LLC. 1.12% 3,402,232 $39.0M
17 APG Asset Management US Inc. 1.11% 12,824,285 $144.0M
18 GSI Capital Advisors LLC 1.07% 172,380 $2.0M
19 Carnegie Lake Advisors LLC 1.07% 235,361 $2.7M
20 First Sabrepoint Capital Management LP 0.71% 171,774 $2.0M
21 Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC. 0.66% 17,051,517 $195.4M
22 Adelante Capital Management LLC 0.53% 670,972 $7.7M
23 Heitman Real Estate Securities LLC 0.51% 616,651 $7.1M
24 Longfellow Investment Management Co LLC 0.50% 208,735 $2.4M
25 Pinnacle Holdings, LLC 0.49% 131,454 $1.5M
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 — Americold Realty Trust Inc (COLD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for COLD?

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

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 227 funds bought or added vs 187 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 COLD holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 397 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in COLD. 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 COLD?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 205 out of 397 hedge funds have held COLD 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 Americold Realty Trust Inc (COLD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, COLD has moved +2.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.3% for the XLRE sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), COLD has gained +27.6% vs +10.5% for XLRE. 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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