Freightcar Amer Inc (RAIL): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Freightcar Amer Inc (RAIL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

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

Freightcar Amer Inc (RAIL)

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

Smart Money Signals — RAIL

Based on 85 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 RAIL 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.

🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

85 hedge funds hold RAIL 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 — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+11 new funds entered over the past year (+15% 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 — 63% buying

48 buying28 selling

Last quarter: 48 funds were net buyers (15 opened a brand new position + 33 added to an existing one). Only 28 were sellers (24 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~15 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 14 → 18 → 15 → 15. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 22% new

45 out of 85 hedge funds have held RAIL 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +6%, value -27%

Value

-26%

+5%

Last quarter: funds added +6% 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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Steady discovery — ~15 new funds/quarter

23 → 14 → 18 → 15 → 15 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 14 → 18 → 15 → 15. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 22% new

Entry-cohort mix of 91 holders: 59 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 12 entered 1–2 years ago, and 20 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds

23% from top-100 AUM funds

24 of 84 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 23% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	85	74	14.86%
13F Shares	9M	8M	5.75%
Total Value	$68M	$92M	-26.59%
New Positions	15	15	-
Increased Positions	31	35	-4
Closed Positions	4	18	-14
Reduced Positions	24	14	+10
Total Calls	3	1	200.0%
Total Puts	3	2	50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	2.0	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

14.86%

13F Shares

5.75%

Total Value

$68M

$92M

-26.59%

New Positions

Increased Positions

-4

Closed Positions

-14

Reduced Positions

+10

Total Calls

200.0%

Total Puts

50.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

2.0

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

85 + investors

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

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

Top 25 RAIL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Minerva Advisors LLC	1.75%	341,023	$2.7M
2	Essex Investment Management Co LLC	0.44%	352,343	$2.8M
3	North Star Investment Management Corp.	0.11%	237,800	$1.9M
4	Penn Capital Management Company, LLC	0.09%	144,516	$1.2M
5	Globeflex Capital L P	0.09%	72,484	$578K
6	Legato Capital Management LLC	0.08%	110,382	$880K
7	Mechanics Financial Corp	0.07%	20,000	$159K
8	Hillsdale Investment Management Inc.	0.06%	287,589	$2.3M
9	Oxford Asset Management LLP	0.04%	10,422	$83K
10	Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC	0.03%	20,341	$162K
11	Ancora Advisors LLC	0.03%	149,983	$1.2M
12	683 Capital Management, LLC	0.02%	55,000	$438K
13	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.02%	105,100	$838K
14	Allianz Asset Management GmbH	0.01%	1,547,266	$12.3M
15	AlphaQuest LLC	0.01%	17,119	$190K
16	Prelude Capital Management, LLC	0.01%	15,495	$123K
17	Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP	0.01%	16,870	$139K
18	Ritholtz Wealth Management	0.01%	37,707	$301K
19	XTX Topco Ltd	0.00%	33,508	$267K
20	Marshall Wace, LLP	0.00%	522,639	$4.2M
21	Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc	0.00%	71,964	$574K
22	Engineers Gate Manager LP	0.00%	35,680	$284K
23	Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC	0.00%	46,029	$367K
24	Panagora Asset Management Inc	0.00%	85,212	$679K
25	Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc	0.00%	70,306	$560K

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 — Freightcar Amer Inc (RAIL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for RAIL?

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

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 48 funds were net buyers (15 opened a brand new position + 33 added to an existing one). Only 28 were sellers (24 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for RAIL holders?

Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds: 24 of 84 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 23% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held RAIL?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 45 out of 85 hedge funds have held RAIL 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 Freightcar Amer Inc (RAIL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

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

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Freightcar Amer Inc (RAIL)

Smart Money Signals — RAIL

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +15% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

Steady new buyers — ~15 new funds per quarter

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares +6%, value -27%

Steady discovery — ~15 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 22% newcomers

Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds

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