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DAUCH CORP COM (AXL)

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Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +12
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — AXL

Based on 257 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AXL 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
257 hedge funds hold AXL 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 — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+36 new funds entered over the past year (+16% 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

139 buying110 selling
Last quarter: 139 funds bought or added vs 110 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 (-15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 43 → 36 → 52 → 37. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 19% new
167 out of 257 hedge funds have held AXL 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +6%, value -96%

Value
-95%
Shares
+6%
Last quarter: funds added +6% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -96%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

42 → 43 → 36 → 52 → 37 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 43 → 36 → 52 → 37. A growing number of institutions are discovering AXL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 73% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 73% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 270 current holders: 196 (73%) 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 — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 257 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in AXL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — AXL

In 2025 Q4, 139 hedge funds were net buyers of AXL (37 opened a new position, 102 added to an existing one), while 110 reduced or exited (85 trimmed, 25 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 42% of total institutional value in AXL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +12 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 257.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AXL

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

Market Analysis: AXL

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Company Profile: AXL

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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.

43 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
7.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: AXL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 5 days 270 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 270 260 3.85%
13F Shares 167M 158M 6.28%
Total Value $1.07B $26.29B -95.92%
New Positions 38 53 -15
Increased Positions 108 100 +8
Closed Positions 28 34 -6
Reduced Positions 102 92 +10
Total Calls 9 13 -30.77%
Total Puts 7 8 -12.5%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.78 0.62 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of AXL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kailix Advisors LLC 23.08% 4,420,000 $26.4M
2 HIGHLAND PEAK CAPITAL, LLC 8.18% 5,144,616 $30.5M
3 Mount Capital Ltd 3.77% 1,576,500 $9.3M
4 MILLER VALUE PARTNERS, LLC 2.16% 1,395,905 $8.3M
5 Wolf Hill Capital Management, LP 2.03% 3,528,821 $20.9M
6 CRAMER ROSENTHAL MCGLYNN LLC 1.52% 3,486,423 $20.7M
7 LONESTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 1.33% 1,500,000 $8.9M
8 JB CAPITAL PARTNERS LP 1.03% 1,005,000 $6.0M
9 K2 PRINCIPAL FUND, L.P. 0.49% 1,184,918 $7.0M
10 HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC 0.42% 1,246,828 $7.4M
11 Optimize Financial Inc 0.34% 115,050 $682K
12 Lombard Odier Asset Management (USA) Corp 0.29% 460,000 $2.7M
13 Atom Investors LP 0.24% 575,725 $3.4M
14 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.22% 124,724 $740K
15 Dana Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.22% 1,220,787 $7.2M
16 Hartree Partners, LP 0.20% 160,000 $949K
17 PRELUDE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.19% 414,767 $2.5M
18 K2 PRINCIPAL FUND, L.P. 0.18% 433,400 $2.6M
19 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.17% 789,108 $4.7M
20 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.17% 1,383,587 $8.2M
21 Invst, LLC 0.15% 220,236 $1.3M
22 Militia Capital Management LLC 0.13% 94,424 $560K
23 HIGHBRIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.10% 580,000 $3.2M
24 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 0.10% 580,000 $3.16B
25 BARROW HANLEY MEWHINNEY & STRAUSS LLC 0.09% 4,661,066 $27.6M
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 — DAUCH CORP COM (AXL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AXL?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AXL 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 AXL?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 139 funds bought or added vs 110 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 AXL holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 35 of 257 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in AXL. 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 AXL?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 167 out of 257 hedge funds have held AXL 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.