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Astrazeneca plc (AZNCF)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +165
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — AZNCF

Based on 1470 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AZNCF 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
1,470 hedge funds hold AZNCF 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 — +48900% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+1467 new funds entered over the past year (+48900% 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 — 57% buying

815 buying611 selling
Last quarter: 815 funds bought or added vs 611 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 (-964 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 0 → 46 → 1263 → 299. 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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Mostly new holders — 98% entered in last year

■ 0% conviction (2yr+) ■ 2% medium ■ 98% new
Only 3 funds (0%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Value +35% but shares only +10% — price-driven

Value
+35%
Shares
+10%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +35%, but actual share count only changed +10%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

1 → 0 → 46 → 1263 → 299 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 0 → 46 → 1263 → 299. 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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Early stage — 99% of holders entered in last year

■ 0% veterans ■ 0% 1-2yr ■ 99% new
Of 1,507 current holders: 1,499 (99%) entered in the past year, only 7 (0%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
68 of 1469 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in AZNCF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
7.5
out of 10
High Exit Risk
Exit risk score 7.5/10 — multiple crowding signals converge. Institutional ownership is at 100% of its all-time high — near peak crowding. Crowded trades can unwind fast — a single catalyst can trigger a cascade.

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 — AZNCF

In 2026 Q2, 815 hedge funds were net buyers of AZNCF (299 opened a new position, 516 added to an existing one), while 611 reduced or exited (477 trimmed, 134 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 43% of total institutional value in AZNCF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +165 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1470.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AZNCF

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

Market Analysis: AZNCF

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

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

42 top-rated funds 27 high-conviction
Consensus
7.1
/ 10
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Elite
4.8
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Hedge Fund Positioning: AZNCF
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1464 1305 12.18%
13F Shares 812M 735M 10.41%
Total Value $191.26B $141.50B 35.17%
New Positions 297 1263 -966
Increased Positions 505 1 +504
Closed Positions 137 5 +132
Reduced Positions 465 40 +425
Total Calls 18 16 12.5%
Total Puts 20 26 -23.08%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.11 1.62 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 AZNCF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Investor Ab 67.92% 51,587,810 $9.78B
2 Causeway Capital Management LLC 18.97% 9,357,390 $1.75B
3 Channing Global Advisors, LLC 17.60% 181,599 $34.0M
4 Caisse Des Depots Et Consignations 15.94% 5,034,088 $942.1M
5 Foresight Global Investors, Inc. 13.66% 118,844 $22.5M
6 Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. 9.37% 1,469,097 $273.8M
7 SALT Holding Corp. 9.37% 93,250 $17.7M
8 Martin Investment Management, LLC 8.01% 126,555 $24.0M
9 NatWest Group plc 7.12% 210,470 $39.9M
10 Exane Asset Management 6.39% 109,781 $17.7M
11 Rathbones Group PLC 5.50% 7,979,150 $1.49B
12 Dnca Finance 5.28% 581,859 $108.9M
13 Thornburg Investment Management Inc 5.17% 2,891,426 $540.6M
14 EDENTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 4.93% 86,484 $16.2M
15 Oslo Pensjonsforsikring As 4.91% 226,997 $42.7M
16 Liontrust Investment Partners LLP 4.36% 1,586,940 $297.0M
17 LGT Group Foundation 4.19% 1,980,315 $370.3M
18 M&G Plc 4.17% 4,482,712 $838.2M
19 SEB Asset Management AB 4.06% 5,736,648 $1.08B
20 Orca Wealth Management, LLC 3.95% 34,716 $6.6M
21 ABN AMRO Bank N.V. 3.84% 1,592,396 $297.4M
22 Aegon Asset Management UK plc 3.80% 1,905,111 $356.5M
23 111 Capital 3.63% 112,973 $21.1M
24 Pictet North America Advisors SA 3.61% 218,800 $40.9M
25 Royal London Asset Management Ltd 3.55% 10,161,026 $1.93B
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 — Astrazeneca plc (AZNCF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AZNCF?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 815 funds bought or added vs 611 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 AZNCF holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 68 of 1469 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in AZNCF. 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 AZNCF?

Mostly new holders — 98% entered in last year: Only 3 funds (0%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

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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