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Apple Inc (AAPL)

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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — AAPL

Based on 6168 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AAPL 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
6,168 hedge funds hold AAPL 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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Steady growth — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+655 new funds entered over the past year (+12% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

2944 buying3217 selling
Last quarter: 3,217 funds reduced or exited vs 2,944 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 (-17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 234 → 669 → 296 → 279. 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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71% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 71% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 13% new
4,404 out of 6,168 hedge funds have held AAPL 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +72%, value +21%

Value
+20%
Shares
+71%
Last quarter: funds added +72% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +21%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

250 → 234 → 669 → 296 → 279 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 234 → 669 → 296 → 279. AAPL 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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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 15% newcomers

■ 71% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 15% new
Entry-cohort mix of 6,472 holders: 4,602 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 867 entered 1–2 years ago, and 1,003 (15%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds

64% from top-100 AUM funds
78 of 6144 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in AAPL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — AAPL

In 2026 Q2, 2944 hedge funds were net buyers of AAPL (279 opened a new position, 2665 added to an existing one), while 3217 reduced or exited (3023 trimmed, 194 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 64% of total institutional value in AAPL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +85 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 6168.

What Fund Managers Are Saying About AAPL

▲ 4 bullish▼ 1 bearish
Barry Ritholtz · Ritholtz Wealth Management trim 2026-10-13
Trim exposure to overcrowded mega‑cap tech/AI names as market breadth narrows.
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Josh Brown · Ritholtz Wealth Management long 2026-10-05
Expects Apple to continue making new highs on product‑cycle strength
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Glen Kacher · Light Street Capital long 2026-09-18
Long Apple for its AI integration on iPhone and consumer adoption.
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Daniel Ives · Yorkville Ives Company long 2026-07-31
Entering a multi-year upgrade cycle with significant AI potential.
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Christopher Davis · Tekton Intelligence long 2026-07-30
One of his top five core holdings.
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Hedge Fund Ownership: AAPL

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

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

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Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

145 top-rated funds 1524 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: AAPL
2026 Q3 Stats Unlock in 24 days 6K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 6070 6083 -0.21%
13F Shares 9.96B 9.57B 4.1%
Total Value $2.78T $2.32T 19.6%
New Positions 247 296 -49
Increased Positions 2559 2363 +196
Closed Positions 236 232 +4
Reduced Positions 2884 3011 -127
Total Calls 138 116 18.97%
Total Puts 184 169 8.88%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.33 1.46 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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Top 25 AAPL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GuideStone Capital Management, LLC 100.00% 146,788 $42.5M
2 GLP Holdings LLLP 95.54% 367,556 $106.4M
3 RJA Asset Management LLC 88.38% 980,200 $283.6M
4 9823 Capital, L.P. 59.60% 305,014 $88.3M
5 Prospect Hill Management, LLC 56.85% 505,842 $146.4M
6 Independent Investors Inc 56.81% 1,027,983 $297.5M
7 Josh Arnold Investment Consultant, LLC 55.94% 307,356 $88.9M
8 Hoffman, Alan N Investment Management 52.57% 307,561 $89.0M
9 Oakland Financial Corp 48.08% 7,500 $2.2M
10 Circle Wealth Management, LLC 42.18% 11,601,822 $3.36B
11 H&H International Investment, LLC 41.05% 27,098,707 $7.84B
12 Winning Points Advisors, LLC 40.23% 158,230 $40.2M
13 Stembrook Asset Management, LLC 34.88% 139,603 $40.4M
14 Fiduciary Family Office, LLC 32.58% 450,152 $130.3M
15 Mullaney, Keating & Wright, Inc. 30.13% 215,292 $62.3M
16 Performance Wealth Partners, LLC 28.26% 3,933,000 $1.14B
17 Fenelon Opportunity Fund Inc. 24.87% 1,497,545 $499.2M
18 Harold Davidson & Associates Inc. 23.58% 187,937 $54.4M
19 Biltmore Family Office, LLC 23.56% 619,638 $179.3M
20 Evoke Wealth, LLC 23.36% 1,255 $363K
21 Wilmar Advisors LLC 22.22% 106,000 $30.7M
22 Berkshire Hathaway Inc 22.04% 227,917,808 $65.95B
23 Golden Unicorn (BVI) Ltd 21.91% 600,000 $173.6M
24 Rps Advisory Solutions LLC 21.70% 113,444 $32.8M
25 Putney Financial Group LLC 21.60% 82,911 $24.0M
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions — Apple Inc (AAPL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AAPL?

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

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 3,217 funds reduced or exited vs 2,944 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 AAPL holders?

Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds: 78 of 6144 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in AAPL. 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 AAPL?

71% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 4,404 out of 6,168 hedge funds have held AAPL 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.

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