Proficient Auto Logistics In (PAL): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Proficient Auto Logistics In (PAL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PAL has moved +47.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +41.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PAL gained +7.1% vs +12.1% for XLI. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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Smart Money Signals — PAL

Based on 102 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PAL 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

102 hedge funds hold PAL 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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Fast accumulation — +26% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+21 new funds entered over the past year (+26% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.

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More buyers than sellers — 67% buying

68 buying33 selling

Last quarter: 68 funds were net buyers (28 opened a brand new position + 40 added to an existing one). Only 33 were sellers (22 trimmed + 11 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new PAL position: 13 → 12 → 15 → 28. 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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Mostly new holders — 41% entered in last year

■ 6% conviction (2yr+) ■ 53% medium ■ 41% new

Only 6 funds (6%) 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +5%, value -27%

Value

-26%

+4%

Last quarter: funds added +5% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -27%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.

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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

25 → 13 → 12 → 15 → 28 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 12 → 15 → 28. 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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Mixed cohorts — 3% veterans, 52% new entrants

■ 3% veterans ■ 45% 1-2yr ■ 52% new

Of 106 current holders: 3 (3%) held 2+ years, 48 held 1–2 years, 55 (52%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds

33 of 101 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in PAL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.3

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.3/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	102	85	20.0%
13F Shares	20M	20M	4.6%
Total Value	$138M	$188M	-26.69%
New Positions	28	15	+13
Increased Positions	40	34	+6
Closed Positions	11	12	-1
Reduced Positions	22	24	-2
Total Calls	2	2	-
Total Puts	3	1	200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.5	0.5	Bearish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

102

20.0%

13F Shares

20M

4.6%

Total Value

$138M

$188M

-26.69%

New Positions

+13

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

-1

Reduced Positions

-2

Total Calls

Total Puts

200.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.5

0.5

Bearish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

102 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 PAL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Brightlight Capital Management LP	1.93%	288,700	$2.0M
2	VELA Investment Management, LLC	0.64%	412,605	$2.8M
3	De Lisle Partners LLP	0.47%	574,295	$3.9M
4	Liberty Square Wealth Partners LLC	0.12%	62,176	$422K
5	Royce & Associates LP	0.05%	699,323	$4.7M
6	Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc	0.04%	875,892	$5.9M
7	Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd	0.03%	25,357	$172K
8	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.03%	197,160	$1.3M
9	Boston Partners	0.02%	2,196,975	$14.9M
10	Wedge Capital Management L L P/Nc	0.01%	116,717	$791K
11	RBF Capital, LLC	0.01%	30,000	$203K
12	Empowered Funds, LLC	0.01%	219,169	$1.5M
13	Prelude Capital Management, LLC	0.01%	17,680	$120K
14	Alyeska Investment Group, L.P.	0.01%	471,930	$3.2M
15	AlphaQuest LLC	0.01%	15,125	$146K
16	Nicholas Hoffman & Company, LLC.	0.01%	40,000	$271K
17	American Century Companies Inc	0.01%	1,739,654	$11.8M
18	Russell Investments Group, Ltd.	0.01%	694,387	$4.7M
19	Verition Fund Management LLC	0.00%	65,000	$441K
20	St. Johns Investment Management Company, LLC	0.00%	1,000	$7K
21	Engineers Gate Manager LP	0.00%	27,211	$184K
22	Millennium Management LLC	0.00%	673,052	$4.6M
23	Fmr LLC	0.00%	4,172,262	$28.3M
24	Vident Advisory, LLC	0.00%	25,356	$172K
25	XTX Topco Ltd	0.00%	11,835	$80K

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 — Proficient Auto Logistics In (PAL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PAL?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PAL 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 PAL?

More buyers than sellers — 67% buying: Last quarter: 68 funds were net buyers (28 opened a brand new position + 40 added to an existing one). Only 33 were sellers (22 trimmed + 11 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for PAL holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 33 of 101 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in PAL. 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 PAL?

Mostly new holders — 41% entered in last year: Only 6 funds (6%) 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 Proficient Auto Logistics In (PAL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PAL has moved +47.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +41.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PAL has gained +7.1% vs +12.1% for XLI. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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.

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Proficient Auto Logistics In (PAL)

Smart Money Signals — PAL

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +26% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 67% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+13 vs last Q)

Mostly new holders — 41% entered in last year

Buying through price weakness — shares +5%, value -27%

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Mixed cohorts — 3% veterans, 52% new entrants

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

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