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Aquabounty Technologies Inc (AQB)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -1
Streak
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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — AQB

Based on 33 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AQB positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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Below peak — only 59% of 3.0Y high

59% of all-time peak
Only 33 funds hold AQB today versus a peak of 56 funds at 2023 Q2 — just 59% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding AQB is almost the same as a year ago (+1 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

11 buying12 selling
Last quarter: 12 funds reduced or exited vs 11 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 — ~5 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 8 → 5 → 5 → 5. 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+) 27% medium 9% new
21 out of 33 hedge funds have held AQB 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

6 → 8 → 5 → 5 → 5 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 8 → 5 → 5 → 5. AQB 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 — 73% veterans vs 15% newcomers

73% veterans 12% 1-2yr 15% new
Entry-cohort mix of 33 holders: 24 (73%) are 2+ year veterans, 4 entered 1–2 years ago, and 5 (15%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds

20% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 33 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
1.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.3/10 — 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 — AQB

In 2026 Q1, 11 hedge funds were net buyers of AQB (5 opened a new position, 6 added to an existing one), while 12 reduced or exited (6 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 20% of total institutional value in AQB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 33.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AQB

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

Market Analysis: AQB

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Company Profile: AQB

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Aquabounty Technologies Inc (AQB) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much AQB has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) since the 2026 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 79d ago
AQB
+17.9%
XLP
+2.1%

AQB outperformed XLP by +15.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
AQB
+15.3%
XLP
-1.1%

Since the filing became public, AQB outperformed XLP by +16.4% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

6 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: AQB
33 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 33 34 -2.94%
13F Shares 523K 510K 2.62%
Total Value $456K $474K -3.98%
New Positions 5 5 -
Increased Positions 6 6 -
Closed Positions 6 3 +3
Reduced Positions 6 6 -
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

33 + investors

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

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Top 25 AQB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Epiq Partners, LLC 0.04% 89,000 $77K
2 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 114,247 $99K
3 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 4,089 $4K
4 Two Sigma Advisers, LP 0.00% 37,900 $35K
5 Two Sigma Investments, LP 0.00% 92,801 $80K
6 NFSG Corp 0.00% 250
7 Citadel Advisors LLC 0.00% 34,028 $29K
8 HighMark Wealth Management LLC 0.00% 10
9 Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 14
10 Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.00% 10,649 $9K
11 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 167
12 Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.00% 11,908 $10K
13 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 42
14 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 47,528 $41K
15 Advisory Services Network, LLC 0.00% 50
16 Vanguard Capital Management LLC 0.00% 23,371 $20K
17 Quaker Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 1
18 Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC 0.00% 2
19 Osaic Holdings, INC. 0.00% 213
20 Zurcher Kantonalbank (Zurich Cantonalbank) 0.00% 129
21 Truvestments Capital LLC 0.00% 1
22 UBS Group AG 0.00% 811
23 Jones Financial Companies Lllp 0.00% 73
24 TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. 0.00% 10
25 Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC 0.00% 5
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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

Frequently Asked Questions — Aquabounty Technologies Inc (AQB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AQB?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AQB positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for AQB?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 12 funds reduced or exited vs 11 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 AQB holders?

Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds: 10 of 33 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% 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 AQB?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 21 out of 33 hedge funds have held AQB 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 Aquabounty Technologies Inc (AQB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AQB has moved +15.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.1% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of +16.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AQB has gained +17.9% vs +2.1% for XLP. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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