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BOSTON BEER INC (SAM)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -7
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Buyers last Q
39%

Smart Money Signals — SAM

Based on 325 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SAM positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
325 hedge funds hold SAM 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding SAM is almost the same as a year ago (-1 funds, 0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 39% buying

136 buying214 selling
Last quarter: 214 funds sold vs only 136 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~59 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 49 → 64 → 64 → 59. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 18% medium 17% new
211 out of 325 hedge funds have held SAM 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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Steady discovery — ~59 new funds/quarter

49 → 49 → 64 → 64 → 59 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 49 → 64 → 64 → 59. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

72% veterans 9% 1-2yr 19% new
Of 336 current holders: 242 (72%) 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 — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 325 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in SAM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SAM

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

Market Analysis: SAM

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Company Profile: SAM

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

49 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.4
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2.1
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Hedge Fund Positioning: SAM
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 336 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 336 345 -2.61%
13F Shares 8M 8M -6.09%
Total Value $1.48B $1.71B -13.61%
New Positions 59 64 -5
Increased Positions 88 126 -38
Closed Positions 68 58 +10
Reduced Positions 167 135 +32
Total Calls 7 9 -22.22%
Total Puts 6 7 -14.29%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.86 0.78 Neutral

Statistics: SAM

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

336 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of SAM — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Wernau Asset Management Inc. 0.40% 2,500 $576K
2 GAGNON SECURITIES LLC 0.39% 7,239 $1.7M
3 Cardinal Capital Management 0.34% 11,384 $2.6M
4 Oak Thistle LLC 0.24% 10,683 $2.5M
5 RHS Financial, LLC 0.21% 1,961 $452K
6 FOUNDERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.11% 2,995 $690K
7 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.10% 3,965 $914K
8 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.08% 4,056
9 Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC 0.07% 2,514 $579K
10 Investors Research Corp 0.05% 1,125 $259K
11 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.04% 1,004 $231K
12 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.03% 1,500 $317K
13 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.03% 8,028 $1.8M
14 GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES LLC 0.03% 1,325 $305K
15 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.03% 1,358 $313K
16 Caldwell Trust Co 0.02% 1,000 $230K
17 Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC 0.02% 1,529 $352K
18 True Wealth Design, LLC 0.01% 225 $52K
19 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.01% 770 $177K
20 NorthCrest Asset Manangement, LLC 0.01% 1,513 $364K
21 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.01% 1,470 $339K
22 Pallas Capital Advisors LLC 0.01% 1,045 $241K
23 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 2,200
24 Beacon Financial Strategies CORP 0.01% 66 $15K
25 OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 0.01% 3,079 $709K
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 — BOSTON BEER INC (SAM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SAM?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SAM positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for SAM?

Heavy selling pressure — only 39% buying: Last quarter: 214 funds sold vs only 136 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for SAM holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 39 of 325 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in SAM. 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 SAM?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 211 out of 325 hedge funds have held SAM 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.