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Sturm Ruger & Co Inc (RGR)

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

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0.00%
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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — RGR

Based on 191 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 RGR 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 (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
191 hedge funds hold RGR 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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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
9 fewer hedge funds hold RGR compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

81 buying89 selling
Last quarter: 89 funds reduced or exited vs 81 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 25 → 40 → 46 → 33. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

61% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 18% new
116 out of 191 hedge funds have held RGR 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 +22% but shares only +0% — price-driven

Value
+21%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +22%, but actual share count only changed +0%. 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

37 → 25 → 40 → 46 → 33 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 40 → 46 → 33. A growing number of institutions are discovering RGR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

67% veterans 13% 1-2yr 20% new
Of 198 current holders: 133 (67%) 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 — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 191 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in RGR. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — RGR

In 2026 Q1, 81 hedge funds were net buyers of RGR (33 opened a new position, 48 added to an existing one), while 89 reduced or exited (58 trimmed, 31 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 45% of total institutional value in RGR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +2 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 191.

Hedge Fund Ownership: RGR

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

Market Analysis: RGR

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Sturm Ruger & Co Inc (RGR) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much RGR 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 · 74d ago
RGR
-1.5%
XLI
-76.3%

RGR outperformed XLI by +74.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 29d ago
RGR
+0.0%
XLI
-6.5%

Since the filing became public, RGR outperformed XLI by +6.5% .

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.

16 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: RGR
191 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 191 189 1.06%
13F Shares 10M 10M 0.34%
Total Value $410M $337M 21.83%
New Positions 33 46 -13
Increased Positions 47 35 +12
Closed Positions 31 52 -21
Reduced Positions 56 70 -14
Total Calls 4 6 -33.33%
Total Puts 5 7 -28.57%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.25 1.17 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

191 + investors

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

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Top 25 RGR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 JRM Investment Counsel, LLC 4.24% 397,000 $15.9M
2 Parvin Asset Management, LLC 1.05% 36,300 $1.5M
3 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.52% 21,101 $846K
4 O'Brien Greene & Co. Inc 0.27% 24,000 $962K
5 Intercapital, LLC 0.27% 20,000 $802K
6 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.17% 14,888 $597K
7 Caldwell Sutter Capital, INC. 0.13% 8,056 $323K
8 Byrne Asset Management LLC 0.09% 3,751 $150K
9 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 0.07% 94,049 $3.8M
10 Proficio Capital Partners LLC 0.06% 26,485 $1.1M
11 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.06% 13,450 $539K
12 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.05% 15,405 $553K
13 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.04% 710,176 $28.5M
14 Novem Group 0.04% 9,306 $373K
15 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.03% 31,823 $1.3M
16 Unison Advisors LLC 0.03% 10,411 $417K
17 Caption Management, LLC 0.03% 125,000 $5.0M
18 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.03% 36,854 $1.5M
19 Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management 0.02% 2,321 $93K
20 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.02% 15,901 $637K
21 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.02% 49,200 $2.0M
22 Hrt Financial LP 0.02% 185,457 $7.4M
23 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.02% 8,193 $328K
24 State of Wyoming 0.02% 3,738 $150K
25 Two Sigma Investments, LP 0.02% 497,823 $20.0M
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 — Sturm Ruger & Co Inc (RGR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for RGR?

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

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 89 funds reduced or exited vs 81 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 RGR holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 191 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in RGR. 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 RGR?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 116 out of 191 hedge funds have held RGR 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 Sturm Ruger & Co Inc (RGR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, RGR has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -6.5% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +6.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), RGR has gained -1.5% vs -76.3% 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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