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Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc (AUPH)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +1
Streak
7Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — AUPH

Based on 258 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AUPH 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
258 hedge funds hold AUPH 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
+48 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 — 58% buying

148 buying109 selling
Last quarter: 148 funds bought or added vs 109 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 32 → 49 → 48 → 41. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 50% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 26% new
130 out of 258 hedge funds have held AUPH 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 — ~41 new funds/quarter

36 → 32 → 49 → 48 → 41 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 32 → 49 → 48 → 41. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 31% newcomers

■ 58% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 31% new
Entry-cohort mix of 272 holders: 157 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 32 entered 1–2 years ago, and 83 (31%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds

29% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 256 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — AUPH

In 2026 Q1, 148 hedge funds were net buyers of AUPH (41 opened a new position, 107 added to an existing one), while 109 reduced or exited (69 trimmed, 40 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 7 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 29% of total institutional value in AUPH is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 258.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AUPH

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

Market Analysis: AUPH

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Company Profile: AUPH

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc (AUPH) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much AUPH has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) 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 · 80d ago
AUPH
+11.1%
XLV
+2.1%

AUPH outperformed XLV by +9.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
AUPH
+7.7%
XLV
+3.2%

Since the filing became public, AUPH outperformed XLV by +4.5% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

23 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: AUPH
256 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 256 257 -0.39%
13F Shares 76M 74M 2.87%
Total Value $1.10B $1.17B -6.23%
New Positions 39 48 -9
Increased Positions 102 91 +11
Closed Positions 40 28 +12
Reduced Positions 68 78 -10
Total Calls 8 8 -
Total Puts 8 8 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

256 + investors

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

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Top 25 AUPH holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Tang Capital Management LLC 9.20% 12,229,500 $181.2M
2 NEA Management Company, LLC 3.34% 3,969,834 $58.8M
3 Norris Financial Group, LLC 1.66% 342,477 $5.1M
4 Ironwood Investment Management LLC 0.70% 113,066 $1.7M
5 Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC 0.40% 487,898 $7.2M
6 Andina Capital Management, LLC 0.35% 26,851 $398K
7 PSP Research LLC 0.31% 30,000 $445K
8 Hussman Strategic Advisors, INC. 0.27% 84,000 $1.2M
9 PDT Partners, LLC 0.23% 265,491 $3.9M
10 Virtus Investment Advisers, LLC 0.22% 53,267 $789K
11 HighMark Wealth Management LLC 0.21% 35,196 $522K
12 BankChampaign, National Association 0.20% 13,361 $198K
13 Navellier & Associates Inc 0.18% 114,936 $1.7M
14 Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc. 0.17% 114,601 $1.7M
15 Sierra Summit Advisors LLC 0.13% 60,813 $901K
16 Headlands Technologies LLC 0.13% 75,491 $1.1M
17 Cvfg LLC 0.12% 67,450 $1000K
18 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.10% 327,791 $4.9M
19 CWA Asset Management Group, LLC 0.09% 186,333 $2.8M
20 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.08% 209,900 $3.1M
21 PCM Encore, LLC 0.08% 26,917 $399K
22 Ritholtz Wealth Management 0.08% 314,426 $4.7M
23 Cookson Peirce & Co Inc 0.08% 122,483 $1.8M
24 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.07% 1,097,189 $16.3M
25 Jupiter Asset Management Ltd 0.06% 803,419 $11.9M
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 — Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc (AUPH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AUPH?

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row: For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AUPH 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 AUPH?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 148 funds bought or added vs 109 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 AUPH holders?

Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds: 44 of 256 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% 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 AUPH?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 130 out of 258 hedge funds have held AUPH 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 Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc (AUPH) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AUPH has moved +7.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +3.2% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AUPH has gained +11.1% vs +2.1% for XLV. 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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