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Astrazeneca plc (AZN)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -46
Streak
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Buyers last Q
15%

Smart Money Signals — AZN

Based on 33 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AZN positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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Below peak — only 2% of 3.0Y high

2% of all-time peak
Only 33 funds hold AZN today versus a peak of 1,354 funds at 2025 Q4 — just 2% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 97% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
1174 fewer hedge funds hold AZN compared to a year ago (-97% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 15% buying

10 buying56 selling
Last quarter: 56 funds sold vs only 10 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 166 → 259 → 20 → 7. 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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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

52% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 27% new
17 out of 33 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 (-49% value, -66% shares)

Value
-48%
Shares
-66%
Last quarter: total value of institutional AZN holdings rose -49% even though funds reduced share count by 66%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Saturation — most institutions already know this story

106 → 166 → 259 → 20 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 166 → 259 → 20 → 7. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.
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Veteran-anchored — 52% veterans vs 36% newcomers

52% veterans 12% 1-2yr 36% new
Entry-cohort mix of 33 holders: 17 (52%) are 2+ year veterans, 4 entered 1–2 years ago, and 12 (36%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100

0% from top-100 AUM funds
0 of 33 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 0% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
2.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.4/10 — 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 — AZN

In 2026 Q2, 10 hedge funds were net buyers of AZN (7 opened a new position, 3 added to an existing one), while 56 reduced or exited (3 trimmed, 53 sold completely) — a 15% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. Net fund flow last quarter: -46 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 33.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AZN

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

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: AZN
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 32 79 -59.49%
13F Shares 869K 3M -66.31%
Total Value $158M $307M -48.54%
New Positions 6 20 -14
Increased Positions 3 6 -3
Closed Positions 53 1294 -1241
Reduced Positions 3 43 -40
Total Calls 0 2 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 AZN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Mengis Capital Management, Inc. 1.35% 46,736 $8.9M
2 Wahed Invest LLC 0.86% 44,270 $8.3M
3 Mediolanum International Funds Ltd 0.79% 487,420 $92.3M
4 1620 Investment Advisors, INC. 0.59% 5,058 $959K
5 Westport Asset Management Inc 0.58% 7,500 $1.4M
6 Raelipskie Partnership 0.53% 7,412 $1.4M
7 Stanley-Laman Group, Ltd. 0.45% 23,593 $4.5M
8 Oakmont Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.26% 3,900 $359K
9 Covenant Partners, LLC 0.25% 9,246 $850K
10 South Shore Capital Advisors 0.24% 1,939 $363K
11 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.16% 19,118 $1.5M
12 Keynote Financial Services LLC 0.10% 1,134 $215K
13 Fayez Sarofim & Co 0.08% 179,593 $34.1M
14 Curbstone Financial Management Corp 0.07% 2,252 $427K
15 Asset Planning,Inc 0.06% 500 $95K
16 Cullinan Associates Inc 0.06% 4,013 $761K
17 Harvest Fund Management Co., Ltd 0.03% 5,158 $978K
18 Wellington-Altus USA INC. 0.03% 424 $39K
19 Pinnacle Holdings, LLC 0.02% 400 $76K
20 KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp 0.02% 110 $21K
21 North Star Asset Management Inc 0.02% 2,656 $504K
22 Byrne Asset Management LLC 0.02% 147 $28K
23 Robinswood Financial LLC 0.01% 219 $16K
24 Jump Financial, LLC 0.00% 3,353 $246K
25 RMG Wealth Management LLC 0.00% 87 $14K
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 — Astrazeneca plc (AZN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AZN?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AZN positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for AZN?

Heavy selling pressure — only 15% buying: Last quarter: 56 funds sold vs only 10 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for AZN holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100: 0 of 33 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 0% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held AZN?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 17 out of 33 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.

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