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DIREXION SHARES ETF TRUST (AAPU)

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

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Buyers last Q
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Smart Money Signals — AAPU

Based on 25 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · 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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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
25 hedge funds hold AAPU 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 — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+4 new funds entered over the past year (+19% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 45% buying

15 buying18 selling
Last quarter: 18 funds reduced or exited vs 15 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~8 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 5 → 11 → 11 → 8. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 56% entered in last year

■ 24% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 56% new
Only 6 funds (24%) 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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Steady discovery — ~8 new funds/quarter

8 → 5 → 11 → 11 → 8 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 11 → 11 → 8. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed cohorts — 32% veterans, 45% new entrants

■ 32% veterans ■ 23% 1-2yr ■ 45% new
Of 31 current holders: 10 (32%) held 2+ years, 7 held 1–2 years, 14 (45%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds

69% from top-100 AUM funds
6 of 25 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in AAPU. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
5.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.3/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — AAPU

In 2025 Q4, 15 hedge funds were net buyers of AAPU (8 opened a new position, 7 added to an existing one), while 18 reduced or exited (10 trimmed, 8 sold completely) — a 45% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 69% of total institutional value in AAPU is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: flat (entries and exits balanced). Total institutional holders: 25.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AAPU

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

Market Analysis: AAPU

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Company Profile: AAPU

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

Is It Too Late to Buy DIREXION SHARES ETF TRUST (AAPU) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much AAPU has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 50d ago
AAPU
+36.4%
SPY
+42.5%

AAPU outperformed SPY by -6.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 5d ago
AAPU
-0.9%
SPY
-1.8%

Since the filing became public, AAPU outperformed SPY by +0.9% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

5 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.4
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: AAPU
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 22 25 -12.0%
13F Shares 888K 761K 16.7%
Total Value $25M $26M -2.47%
New Positions 9 8 +1
Increased Positions 5 4 +1
Closed Positions 12 8 +4
Reduced Positions 8 10 -2
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of AAPU — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 PayPay Securities Corp 0.74% 708 $21K
2 TRUE Private Wealth Advisors 0.15% 54,426 $1.5M
3 Financial Life Planners 0.02% 737 $21K
4 XTX Topco Ltd 0.01% 25,366 $712K
5 GTS SECURITIES LLC 0.01% 10,604 $298K
6 Larson Financial Group LLC 0.00% 5,453 $153K
7 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 4,221 $118K
8 Hurley Capital, LLC 0.00% 165 $5K
9 Parallel Advisors, LLC 0.00% 4,300 $121K
10 Belvedere Trading LLC 0.00% 63,162 $1.8M
11 GROUP ONE TRADING LLC 0.00% 26,689 $749K
12 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% 268,400 $7.5M
13 Spire Wealth Management 0.00% 700 $20K
14 SIMPLEX TRADING, LLC 0.00% 28,408 $797K
15 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% 116,300 $3.3M
16 IMC-Chicago, LLC 0.00% 32,611 $915K
17 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% 76,900 $2.2M
18 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% 44,500 $1.2M
19 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% 57,415 $1.6M
20 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% 18,515 $520K
21 GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 0.00% 25,368 $712K
22 JANE STREET GROUP, LLC 0.00% 20,500 $575K
23 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 88 $2K
24 CITIGROUP INC 0.00% 1,830 $51K
25 HOLLENCREST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 0.00% 10 —
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 — DIREXION SHARES ETF TRUST (AAPU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AAPU?

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 AAPU?

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 18 funds reduced or exited vs 15 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for AAPU holders?

Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds: 6 of 25 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in AAPU. 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 AAPU?

Mostly new holders — 56% entered in last year: Only 6 funds (24%) 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.

Is it too late to buy DIREXION SHARES ETF TRUST (AAPU) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AAPU has moved -0.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.8% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AAPU has gained +36.4% vs +42.5% for SPY. 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.

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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