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STANDARDAERO INC (SARO)

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

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +13
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — SARO

Based on 231 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SARO 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
231 hedge funds hold SARO 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 — +83% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+105 new funds entered over the past year (+83% 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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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

146 buying117 selling
Last quarter: 146 funds bought or added vs 117 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 (+17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SARO position: 91 → 57 → 42 → 59. 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 — 45% entered in last year

3% conviction (2yr+) 52% medium 45% new
Only 7 funds (3%) 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

126 → 91 → 57 → 42 → 59 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 91 → 57 → 42 → 59. SARO is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Early stage — 96% of holders entered in last year

4% veterans 0% 1-2yr 96% new
Of 237 current holders: 227 (96%) entered in the past year, only 10 (4%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.

Strong quality — 27% AUM from major funds

27% from top-100 AUM funds
36 of 231 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 27% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.6
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.6/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SARO

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

Market Analysis: SARO

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Company Profile: SARO

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

34 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.7
/ 10
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Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SARO
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 237 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 237 223 6.28%
13F Shares 308M 304M 1.44%
Total Value $8.44B $8.00B 5.5%
New Positions 60 42 +18
Increased Positions 95 85 +10
Closed Positions 47 38 +9
Reduced Positions 76 81 -5
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.75 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

237 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of SARO — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Trinity Street Asset Management LLP 1.76% 994,658 $25.7M
2 KIRR MARBACH & CO LLC /IN/ 0.92% 195,513 $5.1M
3 Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd 0.53% 130,705 $3.4M
4 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.20% 207,884 $5.4M
5 GM Advisory Group, LLC 0.04% 40,000 $1.0M
6 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.02% 55,000 $1K
7 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.02% 232,507 $6.0M
8 FNY Investment Advisers, LLC 0.02% 1,633
9 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.02% 56,479 $1.5M
10 Ethic Inc. 0.01% 26,006 $672K
11 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 18,970
12 Handelsbanken Fonder AB 0.01% 58,100 $2K
13 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.00% 177,643 $5K
14 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 7,133 $184K
15 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 1,942 $50K
16 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% 38,875 $1K
17 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 713 $18K
18 Financial Management Professionals, Inc. 0.00% 464 $12K
19 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 4,759 $125K
20 TOTH FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP 0.00% 300 $8K
21 Pictet Asset Management Holding SA 0.00% 30,940 $799K
22 STRS OHIO 0.00% 5,467 $141K
23 CX Institutional 0.00% 505
24 MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust, FSB 0.00% 522 $13K
25 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 620 $16K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — STANDARDAERO INC (SARO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SARO?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SARO 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 SARO?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 146 funds bought or added vs 117 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 SARO holders?

Strong quality — 27% AUM from major funds: 36 of 231 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 27% 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 SARO?

Mostly new holders — 45% entered in last year: Only 7 funds (3%) 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.

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.