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ASTRAZENECA PLC (AZN)

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Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +62
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — AZN

Based on 1262 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 AZN 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
1,262 hedge funds hold AZN 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+139 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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 — 55% buying

698 buying563 selling
Last quarter: 698 funds bought or added vs 563 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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More new buyers each quarter (+77 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new AZN position: 150 → 93 → 154 → 231. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

62% conviction (2yr+) 18% medium 20% new
785 out of 1,262 hedge funds have held AZN 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+20% value, -0% shares)

Value
+19%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: total value of institutional AZN holdings rose +20% even though funds reduced share count by 0%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

132 → 150 → 93 → 154 → 231 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 150 → 93 → 154 → 231. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

64% veterans 13% 1-2yr 23% new
Of 1,299 current holders: 835 (64%) 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
45 of 1262 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in AZN. 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AZN

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

Market Analysis: AZN

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Company Profile: AZN

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

110 top-rated funds 12 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
4.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: AZN
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1299 1243 4.51%
13F Shares 493M 495M -0.35%
Total Value $40.91B $34.21B 19.6%
New Positions 233 156 +77
Increased Positions 524 579 -55
Closed Positions 171 91 +80
Reduced Positions 440 395 +45
Total Calls 20 21 -4.76%
Total Puts 23 26 -11.54%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.15 1.24 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of AZN — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Parrish Capital LLC 2.14% 25,666 $2.4M
2 A. D. Beadell Investment Counsel, Inc. 0.88% 6,975 $1K
3 DAVIDSON INVESTMENT ADVISORS 0.85% 234,231 $17.2M
4 FNY Investment Advisers, LLC 0.62% 7,250 $1K
5 Stanley-Laman Group, Ltd. 0.58% 24,050 $4.7M
6 PINKERTON WEALTH, LLC 0.58% 69,281 $6.4M
7 Athena Wealth Management, LLC 0.56% 6,310 $580K
8 South Shore Capital Advisors 0.27% 1,939 $376K
9 Marotta Asset Management 0.18% 4,959 $995K
10 Fruth Investment Management 0.17% 3,499
11 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.16% 19,118 $1.5M
12 Carter Financial Group, INC. 0.13% 1,104 $218K
13 Capital Investment Management, Inc. 0.13% 4,063 $373K
14 Ethic Inc. 0.11% 35,606 $7.0M
15 Curbstone Financial Management Corp 0.08% 2,252 $444K
16 Asset Planning,Inc 0.07% 500 $99K
17 LVM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD/MI 0.07% 3,705 $731K
18 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.02% 12,001 $1.1M
19 Byrne Asset Management LLC 0.02% 147 $29K
20 Marex Group plc 0.01% 6,000 $468K
21 SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.01% 2,748 $253K
22 Farmers & Merchants Trust Co of Chambersburg PA 0.00% 169
23 Wealth Science Advisors LLC 0.00% 85 $8K
24 Bravera Wealth 0.00% 59 $5K
25 Hamrick Investment Counsel, llc 0.00% 3
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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 — ASTRAZENECA PLC (AZN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AZN?

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

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 698 funds bought or added vs 563 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 AZN holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 45 of 1262 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in AZN. 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 AZN?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 785 out of 1,262 hedge funds have held AZN 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.