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Apollo Global Mgmt Inc (APO)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +35
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — APO

Based on 1186 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added APO 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 (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
1,186 hedge funds hold APO 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+49 new funds entered over the past year (+4% 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 — 56% buying

661 buying512 selling
Last quarter: 661 funds bought or added vs 512 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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More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new APO position: 126 → 191 → 145 → 151. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 20% new
663 out of 1,186 hedge funds have held APO 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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Steady discovery — ~151 new funds/quarter

152 → 126 → 191 → 145 → 151 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 126 → 191 → 145 → 151. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 59% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 59% veterans ■ 17% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,247 holders: 735 (59%) are 2+ year veterans, 214 entered 1–2 years ago, and 298 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

65% from top-100 AUM funds
70 of 1174 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in APO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — APO

In 2026 Q2, 661 hedge funds were net buyers of APO (151 opened a new position, 510 added to an existing one), while 512 reduced or exited (396 trimmed, 116 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 65% of total institutional value in APO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +35 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1186.

Hedge Fund Ownership: APO

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

Market Analysis: APO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Apollo Global Mgmt Inc (APO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much APO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q2 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End June 30, 2026 · 78d ago
APO
+7.3%
XLF
+6.0%

APO outperformed XLF by +1.3% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 33d ago
APO
-9.4%
XLF
-2.3%

Since the filing became public, APO outperformed XLF by -7.1% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

45 top-rated funds 16 high-conviction
Consensus
7.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
5.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: APO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1166 1151 1.3%
13F Shares 419M 422M -0.88%
Total Value $48.46B $46.56B 4.08%
New Positions 149 145 +4
Increased Positions 493 466 +27
Closed Positions 122 194 -72
Reduced Positions 376 405 -29
Total Calls 36 41 -12.2%
Total Puts 34 41 -17.07%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.94 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 APO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 MSA Advisors, LLC 23.78% 781,052 $92.4M
2 Guardian Point Capital, LP 18.21% 500,000 $59.2M
3 National Philanthropic Trust 15.63% 9,138,579 $1.08B
4 Pb Investment Partners, L.P. 14.89% 189,091 $22.4M
5 Knott David M Jr 14.07% 225,000 $26.6M
6 Newbrook Capital Advisors LP 12.70% 795,122 $94.1M
7 Spinecap SAS 11.36% 321,513 $38.0M
8 OCO Capital Partners, L.P. 11.12% 535,000 $63.3M
9 Enstar Group LTD 9.18% 167,958 $19.9M
10 Regal Partners Ltd 9.17% 1,403,295 $166.0M
11 NFC Investments, LLC 9.12% 303,258 $35.9M
12 Heard Capital LLC 8.56% 1,690,310 $200.0M
13 Crescent Park Management, L.P. 8.47% 29,364 $3.4M
14 Maestria Partners LLC 8.19% 198,967 $23.5M
15 TB Capital Gestao de Recursos Ltda. 6.34% 97,952 $11.6M
16 Beck Mack & Oliver LLC 6.21% 2,693,798 $318.7M
17 1248 Management, LLC 6.07% 131,165 $15.5M
18 Lalia Capital, LLC 5.35% 93,000 $11.0M
19 Cooperman Leon G 4.46% 1,337,000 $158.2M
20 Onex Canada Asset Management Inc. 4.45% 244,075 $28.9M
21 Access Investment Management LLC 4.29% 141,562 $16.7M
22 Partners Group Holding AG 4.11% 509,278 $60.3M
23 Lodge Hill Capital, LLC 3.19% 161,030 $19.1M
24 Wolf Hill Capital Management, LP 2.94% 297,232 $35.2M
25 Guardian Wealth Management, Inc. 2.84% 48,895 $5.8M
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 — Apollo Global Mgmt Inc (APO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for APO?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added APO 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 APO?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 661 funds bought or added vs 512 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 APO holders?

Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds: 70 of 1174 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in APO. 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 APO?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 663 out of 1,186 hedge funds have held APO 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 Apollo Global Mgmt Inc (APO) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, APO has moved -9.4% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -2.3% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.1%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), APO has gained +7.3% vs +6.0% for XLF. 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.

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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