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AEROVIRONMENT INC (AVAV)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — AVAV

Based on 562 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 AVAV 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
562 hedge funds hold AVAV 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 — +48% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+182 new funds entered over the past year (+48% 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 — 56% buying

338 buying265 selling
Last quarter: 338 funds bought or added vs 265 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 (-26 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 55 → 140 → 149 → 123. 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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42% of holders stayed for 2+ years

42% conviction (2yr+) 25% medium 33% new
234 out of 562 hedge funds have held AVAV 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

67 → 55 → 140 → 149 → 123 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 55 → 140 → 149 → 123. A growing number of institutions are discovering AVAV each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 49% of holders stayed 2+ years

49% veterans 15% 1-2yr 36% new
Of 588 current holders: 289 (49%) 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 — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 562 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in AVAV. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.6
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.6/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AVAV

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

Market Analysis: AVAV

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Company Profile: AVAV

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

80 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
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3.2
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Hedge Fund Positioning: AVAV
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 588 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 588 566 3.89%
13F Shares 34M 34M 0.47%
Total Value $11.16B $10.31B 8.27%
New Positions 126 157 -31
Increased Positions 247 254 -7
Closed Positions 104 67 +37
Reduced Positions 196 136 +60
Total Calls 16 18 -11.11%
Total Puts 13 15 -13.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.81 0.83 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

588 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of AVAV — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 PEREGRINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC 5.76% 40,000 $7.3M
2 Reliant Investment Management, LLC 2.03% 22,985 $4.2M
3 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 1.23% 490,426 $89.8M
4 M & L Capital Management Ltd 0.94% 20,900 $3.8M
5 OUTFITTERS FINANCIAL LLC 0.73% 5,125 $938K
6 Intellectus Partners, LLC 0.68% 18,307 $3.4M
7 VISTA INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC 0.65% 13,455 $2.5M
8 ARS Investment Partners, LLC 0.62% 65,351 $12.0M
9 AGP FRANKLIN, LLC 0.59% 6,496 $1.2M
10 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.51% 392,508 $71.8M
11 TANDEM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP /ADV 0.50% 5,440 $996K
12 HERBST GROUP, LLC 0.43% 3,800 $696K
13 Bouvel Investment Partners, LLC 0.41% 7,698 $1.4M
14 Red Spruce Capital, LLC 0.39% 5,174 $947K
15 Hummer Financial Advisory Services Inc 0.35% 2,700 $494K
16 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.31% 1,994 $365K
17 Generali Investments, Management Co LLC 0.29% 6,721 $1.2M
18 Canvas Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.28% 9,083 $1.7M
19 Radnor Capital Management, LLC 0.28% 10,253 $1.9M
20 Clare Market Investments LLC 0.26% 6,908 $1.3M
21 PINNACLE ASSOCIATES LTD 0.25% 105,563 $19.3M
22 Xcel Wealth Management, LLC 0.22% 4,433 $811K
23 Veracity Capital LLC 0.19% 2,879 $527K
24 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.18% 1,084 $198K
25 BOURGEON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.17% 5,300 $970K
Investor Ownership
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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 — AEROVIRONMENT INC (AVAV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AVAV?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 338 funds bought or added vs 265 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 AVAV holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 562 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in AVAV. 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 AVAV?

42% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 234 out of 562 hedge funds have held AVAV 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.