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Rayonier Advanced Matls Inc (RYAM)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +12
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — RYAM

Based on 169 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 RYAM 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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High ownership — 88% of 3.0Y peak

88% of all-time peak
169 funds currently hold this stock — 88% of the 3.0-year high of 193 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 9% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
16 fewer hedge funds hold RYAM compared to a year ago (-9% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

83 buying83 selling
Last quarter: 83 funds bought or added vs 83 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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More new buyers each quarter (+18 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new RYAM position: 21 → 34 → 24 → 42. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 25% new
95 out of 169 hedge funds have held RYAM 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 +115% but shares only +17% — price-driven

Value
+114%
Shares
+16%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +115%, but actual share count only changed +17%. 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

22 → 21 → 34 → 24 → 42 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 34 → 24 → 42. A growing number of institutions are discovering RYAM each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 179 holders: 114 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 24 entered 1–2 years ago, and 41 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

34% from top-100 AUM funds
37 of 169 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — 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 — RYAM

In 2026 Q1, 83 hedge funds were net buyers of RYAM (42 opened a new position, 41 added to an existing one), while 83 reduced or exited (53 trimmed, 30 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 34% of total institutional value in RYAM is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +12 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 169.

Hedge Fund Ownership: RYAM

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

Market Analysis: RYAM

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Company Profile: RYAM

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Rayonier Advanced Matls Inc (RYAM) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much RYAM has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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 · 77d ago
RYAM
-19.5%
SPY
+15.9%

RYAM outperformed SPY by -35.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
RYAM
+2.2%
SPY
+2.0%

Since the filing became public, RYAM outperformed SPY by +0.2% .

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.

17 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
5.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: RYAM
169 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 169 157 7.64%
13F Shares 55M 47M 16.69%
Total Value $595M $277M 114.78%
New Positions 42 24 +18
Increased Positions 40 47 -7
Closed Positions 30 20 +10
Reduced Positions 50 52 -2
Total Calls 6 6 -
Total Puts 4 6 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

169 + investors

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Top 25 RYAM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Aip, LLC 14.03% 3,400,000 $37.6M
2 Condire Management, LP 6.80% 6,358,877 $70.4M
3 SaddleRock Capital Management LLC 5.99% 512,482 $5.7M
4 Soviero Asset Management, LP 2.65% 480,000 $5.3M
5 Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc. 1.17% 3,256,889 $36.1M
6 SaddleRock Capital Management LLC 1.07% 91,700 $1.0M
7 Beartown Capital Management, LLC 1.06% 200,000 $2.2M
8 Irenic Capital Management LP 0.98% 1,356,166 $15.0M
9 K2 Principal Fund, L.P. 0.65% 845,000 $9.4M
10 Nantahala Capital Management, LLC 0.65% 1,600,000 $17.7M
11 Walnut Level Capital LLC 0.57% 60,526 $670K
12 Ridgepath Capital Management LLC 0.53% 95,620 $1.1M
13 Park West Asset Management LLC 0.42% 442,000 $4.9M
14 Creek Drive Management Group LLC 0.37% 147,500 $1.6M
15 K2 Principal Fund, L.P. 0.25% 320,400 $3.5M
16 Grace & White Inc /Ny 0.20% 100,915 $1.1M
17 Jb Capital Partners LP 0.19% 100,000 $1.1M
18 Next Capital Management LLC 0.17% 51,422 $569K
19 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.16% 703,548 $7.8M
20 DDD Partners, LLC 0.15% 200,000 $2.2M
21 Wellspring Financial Advisors, LLC 0.12% 139,950 $1.5M
22 Numerai GP LLC 0.09% 82,278 $911K
23 Caldwell Sutter Capital, INC. 0.09% 20,000 $221K
24 SummitTX Capital, L.P. 0.07% 211,487 $2.3M
25 Cinctive Capital Management LP 0.06% 84,844 $939K
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 — Rayonier Advanced Matls Inc (RYAM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for RYAM?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 83 funds bought or added vs 83 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 RYAM holders?

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds: 37 of 169 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% 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 RYAM?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 95 out of 169 hedge funds have held RYAM 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 Rayonier Advanced Matls Inc (RYAM) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, RYAM has moved +2.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), RYAM has gained -19.5% vs +15.9% for SPY. 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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