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Marten Trans Ltd (MRTN)

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

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Streak
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — MRTN

Based on 230 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, 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
230 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 — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+21 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 — 53% buying

124 buying110 selling
Last quarter: 124 funds bought or added vs 110 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 (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 40 → 35 → 49 → 43. 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

57% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 23% new
132 out of 230 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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Value +45% but shares only +7% — price-driven

Value
+44%
Shares
+7%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +45%, but actual share count only changed +7%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

41 → 40 → 35 → 49 → 43 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 40 → 35 → 49 → 43. 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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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 27% newcomers

62% veterans 11% 1-2yr 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 233 holders: 145 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 26 entered 1–2 years ago, and 62 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 70% AUM from top-100 funds

70% from top-100 AUM funds
50 of 229 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 70% 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.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 Q2, 124 hedge funds were net buyers of MRTN (43 opened a new position, 81 added to an existing one), while 110 reduced or exited (72 trimmed, 38 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 70% of total institutional value in MRTN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +5 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 230.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MRTN

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

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

11 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: MRTN
226 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 226 225 0.44%
13F Shares 61M 58M 5.5%
Total Value $1.03B $756M 36.81%
New Positions 42 49 -7
Increased Positions 79 77 +2
Closed Positions 40 27 +13
Reduced Positions 71 56 +15
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 MRTN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Buckland Partners Management Co LLC 2.27% 267,594 $4.6M
2 12th Street Asset Management Company, LLC 1.88% 758,634 $13.2M
3 Nuance Investments, LLC 1.61% 546,871 $9.5M
4 Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC 1.34% 1,523,757 $26.4M
5 Next Century Growth Investors LLC 0.64% 699,305 $12.1M
6 Stanley-Laman Group, Ltd. 0.48% 270,445 $4.7M
7 Ausbil Investment Management Ltd 0.45% 56,438 $985K
8 Heartland Advisors Inc 0.27% 350,000 $6.1M
9 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 0.22% 742,362 $12.9M
10 Royce & Associates LP 0.19% 1,394,890 $24.2M
11 Fulcrum Asset Management LLP 0.15% 85,530 $1.5M
12 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.11% 121,003 $2.1M
13 Nicholas Company, INC. 0.10% 315,135 $5.5M
14 Bard Associates Inc 0.09% 22,656 $393K
15 London Co of Virginia 0.08% 853,969 $14.8M
16 Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. 0.07% 255,800 $4.4M
17 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.05% 92,430 $1.6M
18 PDT Partners, LLC 0.04% 47,063 $817K
19 Dark Forest Capital Management LP 0.03% 29,300 $508K
20 Canvas Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.03% 12,673 $220K
21 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.03% 39,035 $677K
22 CastleKnight Management LP 0.03% 108,400 $1.9M
23 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.03% 61,900 $1.1M
24 Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC 0.02% 204,337 $3.5M
25 Two Sigma Investments, LP 0.02% 1,830,565 $31.8M
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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?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, 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?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 124 funds bought or added vs 110 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 MRTN holders?

Elite ownership — 70% AUM from top-100 funds: 50 of 229 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 70% 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: 132 out of 230 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.

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