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Marten Trans Ltd (MRTN)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +22
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — MRTN

Based on 224 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 MRTN 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
224 hedge funds hold MRTN 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+33 new funds entered over the past year (+17% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

124 buying84 selling
Last quarter: 124 funds were net buyers (49 opened a brand new position + 75 added to an existing one). Only 84 were sellers (57 trimmed + 27 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MRTN position: 40 → 40 → 35 → 49. 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 25% new
127 out of 224 hedge funds have held MRTN 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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Steady discovery — ~49 new funds/quarter

24 → 40 → 40 → 35 → 49 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 40 → 40 → 35 → 49. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 227 holders: 142 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 26 entered 1–2 years ago, and 59 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
47 of 223 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in MRTN. 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 — MRTN

In 2026 Q1, 124 hedge funds were net buyers of MRTN (49 opened a new position, 75 added to an existing one), while 84 reduced or exited (57 trimmed, 27 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 41% of total institutional value in MRTN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +22 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 224.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MRTN

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

Market Analysis: MRTN

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Company Profile: MRTN

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Marten Trans Ltd (MRTN) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MRTN has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 79d ago
MRTN
+26.4%
XLI
+11.0%

MRTN outperformed XLI by +15.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
MRTN
+6.9%
XLI
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, MRTN outperformed XLI by +2.1% .

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.

20 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MRTN
223 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 223 202 10.4%
13F Shares 58M 57M 1.92%
Total Value $756M $647M 16.77%
New Positions 48 35 +13
Increased Positions 76 77 -1
Closed Positions 27 46 -19
Reduced Positions 56 72 -16
Total Calls 4 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

223 + investors

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Top 25 MRTN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Nuance Investments, LLC 8.81% 4,810,420 $63.2M
2 4D Advisors, LLC 2.91% 350,000 $4.6M
3 Buckland Partners Management Co LLC 2.13% 267,594 $3.5M
4 Ausbil Investment Management Ltd 0.48% 72,299 $967K
5 Stanley-Laman Group, Ltd. 0.44% 272,469 $3.6M
6 Next Century Growth Investors LLC 0.40% 418,371 $5.5M
7 Harber Asset Management LLC 0.38% 45,342 $595K
8 Heartland Advisors Inc 0.23% 350,000 $4.6M
9 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 0.19% 767,686 $10.1M
10 Canvas Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.16% 73,615 $967K
11 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.15% 39,001 $512K
12 VARCOV Co. 0.15% 30,108 $395K
13 Royce & Associates LP 0.13% 980,210 $12.9M
14 Numerai GP LLC 0.12% 88,533 $1.2M
15 Nicholas Company, INC. 0.10% 396,995 $5.2M
16 iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd 0.08% 12,879 $169K
17 AlphaQuest LLC 0.08% 121,536 $1.4M
18 Bard Associates Inc 0.07% 22,656 $297K
19 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.07% 65,630 $853K
20 London Co of Virginia 0.07% 889,273 $11.7M
21 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.05% 112,010 $1.5M
22 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 39,496 $519K
23 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.04% 17,163 $221K
24 PDT Partners, LLC 0.04% 47,063 $618K
25 Teacher Retirement System of Texas 0.03% 546,810 $7.2M
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 — Marten Trans Ltd (MRTN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MRTN?

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

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 124 funds were net buyers (49 opened a brand new position + 75 added to an existing one). Only 84 were sellers (57 trimmed + 27 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for MRTN holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 47 of 223 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in MRTN. 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 MRTN?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 127 out of 224 hedge funds have held MRTN 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 Marten Trans Ltd (MRTN) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MRTN has moved +6.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MRTN has gained +26.4% vs +11.0% for XLI. 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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