Based on 226 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AAXJ 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
226 hedge funds hold AAXJ 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 — +23% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+42 new funds entered over the past year (+23% 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 — 53% buying
104 buying94 selling
Last quarter: 104 funds bought or added vs 94 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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Steady new buyers — ~33 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 28 → 32 → 28 → 33. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 64% conviction (2yr+)
■ 20% medium
■ 16% new
144 out of 226 hedge funds have held AAXJ 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 +59% but shares only +24% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +59%, but actual share count only changed +24%. 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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Steady discovery — ~33 new funds/quarter
16 → 28 → 32 → 28 → 33 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 28 → 32 → 28 → 33. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 19% newcomers
■ 68% veterans
■ 13% 1-2yr
■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 228 holders: 154 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 30 entered 1–2 years ago, and 44 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds
44% from top-100 AUM funds
30 of 223 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in AAXJ. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.