The unanimous buying by asset managers, especially Dimensional's meaningful addition, suggests a shared positive thesis. However, the $2.2M net is modest relative to the $419M market cap, and the lack of insider buying reduces conviction. Monitor next quarter's 13F for continuation or reversal.
How the stock moved after the report
⚠ Clustered NEUTRAL VIEWSTOCK ABOVE ENTRY AT T+1- T+0 · Nov 4 $4.80entry
- T+1 · 11h ago +7.50%α +11.91% · $5.16
- T+5 · in 6d Pending
- T+20 · in 28d Pending
- T+60 · in 3mo Pending
How similar events traded
Executive Summary
Four institutional investors increased their positions in Aspen Aerogels during Q3 2026, with Dimensional Fund Advisors leading a $2.2M net accumulation. The cluster is small in absolute dollar terms but shows unanimous buying conviction, though no insider buying corroborates the signal.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: $2.2M
▲ Buyers (4)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Planning | DOUBLED | +104.2% | $352.0K | $152.0K |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | ADD | +40.7% | $11.2M | $2.0M |
| Farther Finance Advisors | DOUBLED | +2463% | $14.0K | $13.0K |
| Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services | ADD | +32% | $226.0K | $69.0K |
Key Facts
- 4 institutional buyers with $11.7M in current holdings, net change +$2.2M
- Dimensional Fund Advisors added 588.9K shares (+40.7%), now $11.2M position
- Creative Planning doubled its position (+104.2%) to $352K
- No institutional sellers in the cluster
- Insider buying score is 0/100, divergent from institutional activity
Financial Impact
4 institutions accumulated $2.2M net in Q3 2026, with Dimensional Fund Advisors accounting for $2.0M of the total
Risk Factors
- 13F data is 45+ days stale; positions may have been unwound since quarter-end
- No insider buying to corroborate the institutional signal
- Small absolute dollar amounts limit the signal's materiality
Market Snapshot
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 institutional 13F filing from SEC EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| INST-CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | inst-cluster-ASPN-2026-Q3 |
Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 5, 2026 today | S-3 | $4.98 | awaiting T+1 | awaiting T+1 | No price |
Nov 5, 2026 today | 8-K | $4.84 | awaiting T+1 | awaiting T+1 | No price |
Nov 5, 2026 today | Press Release | No price | awaiting T+1 | awaiting T+1 | No price |
Nov 4, 2026 1d ago | Institutional Cluster | $4.80 $5.16 | ▲ +7.50% | ▲ +11.91% | No price |
Oct 22, 2026 14d ago | Press Release | $5.44 | awaiting T+1 | awaiting T+1 | No price |
Oct 19, 2026 17d ago | SC 13G | $5.32 $5.33 | ▲ +0.19% | ▼ −0.15% | No price |
Sep 24, 2026 5w ago | SC 13D/A | $5.22 $5.17 | ▲ +0.96% | ▲ +0.21% | No price |
Sep 15, 2026 7w ago | 8-K | $4.86 $4.99 | ▲ +2.70% | ▲ +2.37% | No price |
Aug 15, 2026 11w ago | Institutional Cluster | $5.82 $5.58 | ▼ −4.12% | ▼ −3.45% | No price |
Apr 23, 2026 28w ago | Press Release | $3.36 $3.50 | ▲ +4.17% | ▲ +3.38% | No price |
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