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APELLIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC (APLS)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +7
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — APLS

Based on 270 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added APLS 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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High ownership — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak
270 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 295 funds (reached 2023 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+20 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

152 buying153 selling
Last quarter: 152 funds bought or added vs 153 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 — ~62 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 44 → 48 → 61 → 62. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

58% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 23% new
156 out of 270 hedge funds have held APLS 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

53 → 44 → 48 → 61 → 62 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 48 → 61 → 62. A growing number of institutions are discovering APLS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

69% veterans 9% 1-2yr 22% new
Of 295 current holders: 204 (69%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 270 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in APLS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — APLS

In 2025 Q4, 152 hedge funds were net buyers of APLS (62 opened a new position, 90 added to an existing one), while 153 reduced or exited (98 trimmed, 55 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 43% of total institutional value in APLS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +7 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 270.

Hedge Fund Ownership: APLS

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

Market Analysis: APLS

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Company Profile: APLS

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

46 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
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Elite
2.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: APLS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 9 days 295 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 295 291 1.37%
13F Shares 131M 127M 3.08%
Total Value $3.29B $2.87B 14.5%
New Positions 63 64 -1
Increased Positions 122 132 -10
Closed Positions 58 38 +20
Reduced Positions 144 127 +17
Total Calls 19 21 -9.52%
Total Puts 11 13 -15.38%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.58 0.62 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of APLS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Chicago Capital Management, LLC 4.77% 190,000 $5.8M
2 Beck Bode, LLC 2.13% 312,841 $12.6M
3 ALPINE ASSOCIATES MANAGEMENT INC. 2.05% 864,000 $34.8M
4 GARDNER LEWIS ASSET MANAGEMENT L P 1.44% 165,000 $6.6M
5 BCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP 1.40% 8,000 $322K
6 FNY Investment Advisers, LLC 1.11% 63,092 $3K
7 CIBRA Capital Ltd 0.97% 50,000 $2.0M
8 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.57% 231,917 $9.3M
9 ABC ARBITRAGE SA 0.45% 83,317 $3.4M
10 denkapparat Operations GmbH 0.22% 13,334 $536K
11 Landing Point Financial Group, LLC 0.21% 10,755 $433K
12 Duncan Williams Asset Management, LLC 0.19% 17,005 $684K
13 JBF Capital, Inc. 0.12% 20,532 $826K
14 PROFUND ADVISORS LLC 0.12% 81,190 $3.3M
15 Mint Tower Capital Management B.V. 0.08% 22,000
16 BURNEY CO/ 0.08% 61,578 $2.5M
17 China Universal Asset Management Co., Ltd. 0.07% 22,684 $913K
18 Jefferies Financial Group Inc. 0.06% 219,000 $8.8M
19 LAUREL OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.06% 8,465 $341K
20 Clear Harbor Asset Management, LLC 0.06% 20,000 $805K
21 Stelac Advisory Services LLC 0.04% 5,520 $222K
22 UBS Group AG 0.04% 6,206,681 $249.7M
23 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.03% 45,400 $2K
24 E Fund Management Co., Ltd. 0.03% 22,686 $913K
25 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.02% 50,562 $2K
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 — APELLIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC (APLS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for APLS?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added APLS 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 APLS?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 152 funds bought or added vs 153 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 APLS holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 39 of 270 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in APLS. 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 APLS?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 156 out of 270 hedge funds have held APLS 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.