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ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND INC (JEQ)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
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Net Flow Q/Q
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Streak
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Buyers last Q
32%

Smart Money Signals — JEQ

Based on 25 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q3 · updated quarterly

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No change last quarter

last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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High ownership — 78% of 3.0Y peak

78% of all-time peak
25 funds currently hold this stock — 78% of the 3.0-year high of 32 funds (reached 2024 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 22% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
7 fewer hedge funds hold JEQ compared to a year ago (-22% 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 32% buying

9 buying19 selling
Last quarter: 19 funds sold vs only 9 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~6 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 1 → 6 → 3 → 6. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
💰

Price up while funds trimmed (+11481% value, -50% shares)

Value
+11480%
Shares
-50%
Last quarter: total value of institutional JEQ holdings rose +11481% even though funds reduced share count by 50%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Steady discovery — ~6 new funds/quarter

4 → 1 → 6 → 3 → 6 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 1 → 6 → 3 → 6. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — 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: JEQ

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

Market Analysis: JEQ

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Company Profile: JEQ

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

2 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: JEQ
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 19 days 0 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 0 25 -100.0%
13F Shares 0 5M -100.0%
Total Value $0 $8.53B -100.0%
New Positions 0 6 -6
Increased Positions 0 3 -3
Closed Positions 25 6 +19
Reduced Positions 0 13 -13
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of JEQ — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 ABSOLUTE INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC 1.07% 1,078,380 $8.50B
2 Almitas Capital LLC 0.90% 490,174 $3.9M
3 Quarry LP 0.69% 398,348 $3.1M
4 1607 Capital Partners, LLC 0.51% 866,040 $6.8M
5 Successful Portfolios LLC 0.41% 88,467 $697K
6 Yakira Capital Management, Inc. 0.22% 79,748 $628K
7 Saba Capital Management, L.P. 0.12% 551,552 $4.3M
8 Shaker Financial Services, LLC 0.07% 25,008 $214K
9 CSS LLC/IL 0.02% 46,981 $370K
10 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.01% 842,008 $6.6M
11 BLUE BELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 7,096 $56K
12 XTX Topco Ltd 0.01% 15,586 $123K
13 Clearstead Advisors, LLC 0.00% 20,000 $158K
14 Marex Group plc 0.00% 17,400 $137K
15 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.00% 1,900 $15K
16 MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 27,855 $219K
17 OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% 8,237 $65K
18 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB 0.00% 650 $5K
19 BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ 0.00% 154,550 $1.2M
20 MORGAN STANLEY 0.00% 95,740 $754K
21 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% 19,665 $155K
22 Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec 0.00% 500 $4K
23 JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES LLLP 0.00% 1,975 $17K
24 WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 0.00% 4,697 $37K
25 UBS Group AG 0.00% 1,481 $12K
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 JAPAN EQUITY FUND INC (JEQ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for JEQ?

No change last quarter: The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.

What is the institutional breadth score for JEQ?

Heavy selling pressure — only 32% buying: Last quarter: 19 funds sold vs only 9 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

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.