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MARTEN TRANS LTD (MRTN)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -9
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — MRTN

Based on 187 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MRTN positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
187 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+8 new funds entered over the past year (+4% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

106 buying111 selling
Last quarter: 111 funds reduced or exited vs 106 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~34 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 21 → 40 → 36 → 34. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

64% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 18% new
119 out of 187 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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Growing discovery — still being found

23 → 21 → 40 → 36 → 34 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 40 → 36 → 34. A growing number of institutions are discovering MRTN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

70% veterans 10% 1-2yr 21% new
Of 187 current holders: 130 (70%) 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 — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 187 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% 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.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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: 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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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

36 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: MRTN
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 187 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 187 198 -5.56%
13F Shares 56M 55M 2.06%
Total Value $641M $588M 8.94%
New Positions 34 36 -2
Increased Positions 74 88 -14
Closed Positions 43 37 +6
Reduced Positions 68 67 +1
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

187 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in MRTN. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of MRTN — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Ausbil Investment Management Ltd 0.48% 72,299 $967K
2 Stanley-Laman Group, Ltd. 0.44% 272,469 $3.6M
3 DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC 0.19% 767,686 $10.1M
4 Canvas Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.16% 73,615 $967K
5 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 39,496 $519K
6 CONFLUENCE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.02% 80,613 $1.1M
7 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.02% 10,936 $144K
8 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.01% 10,409 $137K
9 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 25,700
10 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.00% 33,762
11 FARMERS & MERCHANTS INVESTMENTS INC 0.00% 12,039 $158K
12 ELEVATION POINT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC 0.00% 10,058 $132K
13 Vise Technologies, Inc. 0.00% 11,355 $129K
14 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 15,652 $206K
15 Red Tortoise LLC 0.00% 295 $4K
16 SIGNATUREFD, LLC 0.00% 6,247 $82K
17 City State Bank 0.00% 350 $5K
18 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.00% 80,662 $1K
19 Private Wealth Management Group, LLC 0.00% 243 $3K
20 True Wealth Design, LLC 0.00% 153 $2K
21 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 3,972 $53K
22 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 382 $5K
23 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 1,945 $26K
24 MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust, FSB 0.00% 1,095 $14K
25 Fortitude Family Office, LLC 0.00% 112 $1K
Investor Ownership
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% 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?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MRTN positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for MRTN?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 111 funds reduced or exited vs 106 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for MRTN holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 35 of 187 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% 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?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 119 out of 187 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.

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.