Ishares Tr (AAXJ): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Ishares Tr (AAXJ) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AAXJ has moved +5.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AAXJ gained +23.6% vs +13.9% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Ishares Tr (AAXJ)

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

Smart Money Signals — AAXJ

Based on 214 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 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

214 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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Steady growth — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+30 new funds entered over the past year (+16% 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 — 47% buying

82 buying93 selling

Last quarter: 93 funds reduced or exited vs 82 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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Steady new buyers — ~28 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 15 → 28 → 32 → 28. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 18% new

133 out of 214 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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Growing discovery — still being found

24 → 15 → 28 → 32 → 28 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 28 → 32 → 28. A growing number of institutions are discovering AAXJ each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 23% new

Entry-cohort mix of 216 holders: 139 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 27 entered 1–2 years ago, and 50 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds

35% from top-100 AUM funds

28 of 214 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	213	210	1.43%
13F Shares	14M	15M	-9.17%
Total Value	$1.07B	$1.40B	-23.53%
New Positions	28	32	-4
Increased Positions	53	75	-22
Closed Positions	25	19	+6
Reduced Positions	68	49	+19
Total Calls	2	1	100.0%
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

213

210

1.43%

13F Shares

14M

15M

-9.17%

Total Value

$1.07B

$1.40B

-23.53%

New Positions

-4

Increased Positions

-22

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

+19

Total Calls

100.0%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

213 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 AAXJ holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Pragma Gestao de Patrimonio Ltd	41.73%	820,300	$79.0M
2	BFI Infinity Ltd.	16.58%	306,962	$29.6M
3	Gruss & Co., LLC	4.95%	22,000	$2.1M
4	J.Safra Asset Management Corp	4.52%	872,029	$84.0M
5	Moneda S.A. Administradora General de Fondos	2.44%	31,077	$3.0M
6	Global Endowment Management, LP	1.70%	157,970	$15.2M
7	Fiduciary Financial Group, LLC	1.56%	122,532	$11.8M
8	Activest Wealth Management	1.35%	79,823	$7.7M
9	Fpc Investment Advisory, INC.	1.24%	22,851	$2.5M
10	swisspartners Advisors Ltd	1.23%	20,425	$2.0M
11	Climber Capital SA	1.10%	18,569	$1.7M
12	OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd	1.09%	418,480	$40.3M
13	First Growth Capital LLC	1.01%	11,483	$1.1M
14	Kera Capital Partners, Inc.	0.85%	72,316	$7.0M
15	Journey Advisory Group, LLC	0.54%	65,961	$6.4M
16	PGIM Custom Harvest LLC	0.52%	348,928	$33.6M
17	Cedarwood Wealth LLC	0.48%	4,957	$477K
18	Camelot Technology Advisors, INC.	0.45%	6,511	$627K
19	Yoffe Investment Management, LLC	0.44%	3,592	$346K
20	Invictus Private Wealth, LLC	0.38%	63,482	$6.1M
21	Pathway Financial Advisors LLC	0.37%	31,087	$3.0M
22	Provida Pension Fund Administrator	0.35%	143,618	$9.6M
23	Larch Capital Partners LLC	0.34%	24,720	$2.4M
24	Finley Financial, LLC	0.33%	7,395	$712K
25	Saudi Central Bank	0.29%	144,151	$13.9M

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 — Ishares Tr (AAXJ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AAXJ?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 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.

What is the institutional breadth score for AAXJ?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 93 funds reduced or exited vs 82 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 AAXJ holders?

Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds: 28 of 214 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% 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 AAXJ?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 133 out of 214 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.

Is it too late to buy Ishares Tr (AAXJ) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AAXJ has moved +5.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AAXJ has gained +23.6% vs +13.9% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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.

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Ishares Tr (AAXJ)

Smart Money Signals — AAXJ

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +16% more funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

Steady new buyers — ~28 new funds per quarter

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 23% newcomers

Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds

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