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AXOS FINANCIAL INC (AX)

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

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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — AX

Based on 356 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 AX 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
356 hedge funds hold AX 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
+15 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 — 52% buying

186 buying173 selling
Last quarter: 186 funds bought or added vs 173 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 — ~48 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 40 → 52 → 50 → 48. 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+) 22% medium 20% new
207 out of 356 hedge funds have held AX 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 — ~48 new funds/quarter

48 → 40 → 52 → 50 → 48 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 40 → 52 → 50 → 48. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

60% veterans 15% 1-2yr 25% new
Of 365 current holders: 220 (60%) 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 — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 356 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in AX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — AX

In 2025 Q4, 186 hedge funds were net buyers of AX (48 opened a new position, 138 added to an existing one), while 173 reduced or exited (126 trimmed, 47 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 52% of total institutional value in AX is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 356.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AX

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

Market Analysis: AX

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Company Profile: AX

Financial Services Banks - Regional

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.

54 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
7.6
/ 10
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Elite
3.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: AX
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 9 days 365 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 365 365 -
13F Shares 46M 45M 1.95%
Total Value $3.98B $3.83B 3.89%
New Positions 48 50 -2
Increased Positions 147 128 +19
Closed Positions 48 41 +7
Reduced Positions 142 169 -27
Total Calls 6 6 -
Total Puts 6 7 -14.29%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.17 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of AX — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 SHAKER INVESTMENTS LLC/OH 14.28% 368,712 $31.4M
2 KESTREL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP 4.83% 95,150 $8.1M
3 CCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 3.76% 162,896 $13.9M
4 EMERALD MUTUAL FUND ADVISERS TRUST 1.39% 336,740 $28.7M
5 EMERALD ADVISERS, LLC 1.34% 496,232 $42.2M
6 GENEVA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 1.10% 608,081 $51.7M
7 Ridgewood Investments LLC 0.63% 18,051 $1.5M
8 Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC 0.51% 20,214 $2K
9 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.43% 6,000 $511K
10 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 0.35% 616,381 $52.4M
11 Cetera Trust Company, N.A 0.26% 5,495 $468K
12 LGT Fund Management Co Ltd. 0.23% 62,450 $5.3M
13 AlphaQuest LLC 0.20% 42,218 $3.6M
14 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.20% 21,000 $1.8M
15 MQS Management LLC 0.17% 3,040 $259K
16 Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia, Omsesidigt 0.15% 44,700 $3.8M
17 Palouse Capital Management, Inc. 0.12% 2,158 $184K
18 RETIREMENT GUYS FORMULA LLC 0.10% 2,543 $216K
19 denkapparat Operations GmbH 0.08% 2,390 $203K
20 Arcus Capital Partners, LLC 0.08% 2,660 $229K
21 JAMES INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. 0.07% 7,548 $642K
22 Abel Hall, LLC 0.07% 3,652 $311K
23 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.06% 432,739 $37.2M
24 EVOLVE PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 0.06% 13,670 $1.2M
25 Csenge Advisory Group 0.06% 14,305 $1.2M
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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 — AXOS FINANCIAL INC (AX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AX?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 186 funds bought or added vs 173 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 AX holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 356 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in AX. 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 AX?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 207 out of 356 hedge funds have held AX 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.