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Melar Acquisition CORP. I (MACI)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +1
Streak
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — MACI

Based on 38 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MACI 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
38 hedge funds hold MACI 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
+4 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 — 53% buying

10 buying9 selling
Last quarter: 10 funds bought or added vs 9 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 — ~4 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 6 → 4 → 4 → 4. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 21% entered in last year

■ 3% conviction (2yr+) ■ 76% medium ■ 21% new
Only 1 funds (3%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Value +1970% but shares only +10% — price-driven

Value
+1970%
Shares
+10%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +1970%, but actual share count only changed +10%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

7 → 6 → 4 → 4 → 4 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 4 → 4 → 4. MACI 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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Mixed cohorts — 3% veterans, 42% new entrants

■ 3% veterans ■ 55% 1-2yr ■ 42% new
Of 38 current holders: 1 (3%) held 2+ years, 21 held 1–2 years, 16 (42%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 95% AUM from top-100 funds

95% from top-100 AUM funds
5 of 38 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 95% of total institutional value in MACI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — MACI

In 2026 Q1, 10 hedge funds were net buyers of MACI (4 opened a new position, 6 added to an existing one), while 9 reduced or exited (6 trimmed, 3 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 95% of total institutional value in MACI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 38.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MACI

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

Market Analysis: MACI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Melar Acquisition CORP. I (MACI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MACI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 86d ago
MACI
+1.0%
XLF
+9.2%

MACI outperformed XLF by -8.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 41d ago
MACI
+0.3%
XLF
+5.5%

Since the filing became public, MACI outperformed XLF by -5.2% .

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.

0 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
0.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MACI
38 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 38 37 2.7%
13F Shares 16M 15M 10.01%
Total Value $3.29B $159M 1969.97%
New Positions 4 4 -
Increased Positions 6 5 +1
Closed Positions 3 4 -1
Reduced Positions 6 9 -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 MACI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 L1 Global Manager Pty Ltd 2.41% 335,000 $3.6M
2 Cable Car Capital, LP 1.83% 492,500 $5.3M
3 Wealthspring Capital LLC 1.15% 447,964 $4.8M
4 RiverPark Advisors, LLC 0.88% 225,333 $2.4M
5 First Trust Capital Management L.P. 0.79% 1,400,000 $15.1M
6 Crossingbridge Advisors, LLC 0.69% 355,236 $3.8M
7 Berkley W R Corp 0.58% 998,963 $10.8M
8 Radcliffe Capital Management, L.P. 0.34% 426,939 $4.6M
9 Karpus Management, Inc. 0.33% 988,505 $10.6M
10 Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. 0.32% 1,485,000 $16.0M
11 Mizuho Securities USA LLC 0.32% 1,250,727 $13.4M
12 Tuttle Capital Management, LLC 0.27% 15,000 $162K
13 Westchester Capital Management, LLC 0.21% 424,707 $4.6M
14 Deltec Asset Management LLC 0.20% 100,000 $1.1M
15 AQR Arbitrage LLC 0.18% 996,499 $10.8M
16 Rivernorth Capital Management, LLC 0.16% 299,140 $3.2M
17 Periscope Capital INC. 0.15% 125,000 $1.3M
18 Wolverine Asset Management LLC 0.11% 1,026,683 $11.1M
19 Heights Capital Management, Inc 0.10% 34,755 $375K
20 Highbridge Capital Management LLC 0.10% 288,804 $3.1M
21 Magnetar Financial LLC 0.04% 371,250 $4.0M
22 LMR Partners LLP 0.04% 1,485,000 $16.0M
23 Picton Mahoney Asset Management 0.03% 325,000 $3.5M
24 Alberta Investment Management Corp 0.02% 325,000 $3.5M
25 Moore Capital Management, LP 0.02% 75,000 $808K
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 — Melar Acquisition CORP. I (MACI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MACI?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MACI 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 MACI?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 10 funds bought or added vs 9 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 MACI holders?

Elite ownership — 95% AUM from top-100 funds: 5 of 38 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 95% of total institutional value in MACI. 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 MACI?

Mostly new holders — 21% entered in last year: Only 1 funds (3%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy Melar Acquisition CORP. I (MACI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MACI has moved +0.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.5% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -5.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MACI has gained +1.0% vs +9.2% for XLF. 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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