Abrdn Australia Equity Fd In (IAF): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Abrdn Australia Equity Fd In (IAF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, IAF has moved -2.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IAF gained +1.4% vs +0.0% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Abrdn Australia Equity Fd In (IAF)

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Smart Money Signals — IAF

Based on 26 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added IAF 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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High ownership — 81% of 3.0Y peak

81% of all-time peak

26 funds currently hold this stock — 81% of the 3.0-year high of 32 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

2 fewer hedge funds hold IAF compared to a year ago (-7% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.

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More buyers than sellers — 70% buying

16 buying7 selling

Last quarter: 16 funds were net buyers (5 opened a brand new position + 11 added to an existing one). Only 7 were sellers (4 trimmed + 3 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~5 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 6 → 4 → 5 → 5. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 19% new

17 out of 26 hedge funds have held IAF 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 — ~5 new funds/quarter

2 → 6 → 4 → 5 → 5 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 4 → 5 → 5. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 19% new

Entry-cohort mix of 26 holders: 17 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 4 entered 1–2 years ago, and 5 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Smaller funds dominant — 4% AUM from top-100

4% from top-100 AUM funds

7 of 26 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 4% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

2.5

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 2.5/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	26	24	8.33%
13F Shares	3M	3M	19.45%
Total Value	$39M	$35M	12.08%
New Positions	5	5	-
Increased Positions	11	0	+11
Closed Positions	3	8	-5
Reduced Positions	4	18	-14
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

8.33%

13F Shares

19.45%

Total Value

$39M

$35M

12.08%

New Positions

Increased Positions

+11

Closed Positions

-5

Reduced Positions

-14

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

26 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in IAF. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 IAF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	1607 Capital Partners, LLC	0.40%	459,489	$5.6M
2	Karpus Management, Inc.	0.27%	711,187	$8.6M
3	Advisory Advocates, LLC	0.15%	11,554	$149K
4	NWF Advisory Services Inc.	0.05%	36,527	$443K
5	Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC	0.03%	1,471,026	$17.8M
6	Bridgewealth Advisory Group, LLC	0.03%	11,417	$138K
7	Brown, Lisle/Cummings, INC.	0.01%	1,768	$21K
8	Dakota Wealth Management	0.01%	20,158	$244K
9	Cetera Investment Advisers	0.00%	308,366	$3.7M
10	Golden State Wealth Management, LLC	0.00%	2,456	$30K
11	Wolverine Asset Management LLC	0.00%	11,096	$134K
12	Triumph Capital Management	0.00%	333	$4K
13	Rothschild Investment LLC	0.00%	1,167	$14K
14	Osaic Holdings, INC.	0.00%	38,466	$466K
15	Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC	0.00%	100	$1K
16	PNC Financial Services Group, INC.	0.00%	11,288	$137K
17	LPL Financial LLC	0.00%	18,920	$229K
18	Raymond James Financial Inc	0.00%	10,979	$133K
19	Morgan Stanley	0.00%	47,760	$579K
20	Susquehanna International Group, LLP	0.00%	21,842	$265K
21	Wells Fargo & Company/Mn	0.00%	10,561	$128K
22	Cwm, LLC	0.00%	654	$8K
23	Royal Bank of Canada	0.00%	8,059	$98K
24	UBS Group AG	0.00%	1,082	$13K
25	US Bancorp \de\	0.00%	40	—

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 — Abrdn Australia Equity Fd In (IAF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IAF?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added IAF 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 IAF?

More buyers than sellers — 70% buying: Last quarter: 16 funds were net buyers (5 opened a brand new position + 11 added to an existing one). Only 7 were sellers (4 trimmed + 3 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for IAF holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 4% AUM from top-100: 7 of 26 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 4% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held IAF?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 17 out of 26 hedge funds have held IAF 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.

Is it too late to buy Abrdn Australia Equity Fd In (IAF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, IAF has moved -2.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IAF has gained +1.4% vs +0.0% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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.

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Abrdn Australia Equity Fd In (IAF)

Smart Money Signals — IAF

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

High ownership — 81% of 3.0Y peak

Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 70% buying

Steady new buyers — ~5 new funds per quarter

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~5 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 19% newcomers

Smaller funds dominant — 4% AUM from top-100

Institutional Sentiment Summary — IAF

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