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Abrdn Emerging Markets Ex Ch (AEF)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
45%

Smart Money Signals — AEF

Based on 61 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AEF 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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High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
61 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 65 funds (reached 2026 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 5% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
3 fewer hedge funds hold AEF compared to a year ago (-5% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 45% buying

29 buying35 selling
Last quarter: 35 funds reduced or exited vs 29 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.
➡️

Steady new buyers — ~11 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 8 → 9 → 11 → 11. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

48% conviction (2yr+) 18% medium 34% new
29 out of 61 hedge funds have held AEF 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 (+20% value, -10% shares)

Value
+19%
Shares
-9%
Last quarter: total value of institutional AEF holdings rose +20% even though funds reduced share count by 10%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

9 → 8 → 9 → 11 → 11 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 8 → 9 → 11 → 11. A growing number of institutions are discovering AEF each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 52% veterans vs 41% newcomers

52% veterans 7% 1-2yr 41% new
Entry-cohort mix of 61 holders: 32 (52%) are 2+ year veterans, 4 entered 1–2 years ago, and 25 (41%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100

12% from top-100 AUM funds
8 of 60 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 12% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — AEF

In 2026 Q2, 29 hedge funds were net buyers of AEF (11 opened a new position, 18 added to an existing one), while 35 reduced or exited (20 trimmed, 15 sold completely) — a 45% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net fund flow last quarter: -4 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 61.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AEF

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

Market Analysis: AEF

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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: AEF
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 60 65 -7.69%
13F Shares 20M 22M -9.59%
Total Value $189M $158M 19.61%
New Positions 11 11 -
Increased Positions 18 19 -1
Closed Positions 15 7 +8
Reduced Positions 20 22 -2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 AEF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 City of London Investment Management Co Ltd 6.06% 10,493,864 $100.7M
2 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.67% 322,126 $3.1M
3 1607 Capital Partners, LLC 0.66% 793,245 $7.6M
4 Closed-End Fund Advisors, Inc. 0.60% 63,820 $613K
5 Shaker Financial Services, LLC 0.49% 163,459 $1.6M
6 Decision Investments, Inc 0.19% 21,590 $207K
7 Vista Investment Partners II, LLC 0.06% 16,924 $162K
8 Evolve Private Wealth, LLC 0.06% 107,573 $1.0M
9 Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC 0.06% 47,158 $453K
10 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.03% 2,360,680 $22.7M
11 Abel Hall, LLC 0.03% 20,000 $192K
12 Paragon Capital Management Ltd 0.03% 16,431 $158K
13 Lazard Asset Management LLC 0.02% 1,101,112 $10.6M
14 Noble Wealth Management PBC 0.02% 3,570 $34K
15 Bard Associates Inc 0.01% 6,792 $65K
16 Uhlmann Price Securities, LLC 0.01% 30,688 $295K
17 Guggenheim Capital LLC 0.01% 175,891 $1.7M
18 XTX Topco Ltd 0.01% 57,573 $553K
19 Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC 0.01% 145,589 $1.4M
20 Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. 0.01% 2,046 $20K
21 Wolverine Asset Management LLC 0.01% 65,480 $629K
22 Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio 0.00% 149,520 $1.4M
23 Wesbanco Bank Inc 0.00% 14,800 $142K
24 WPG Advisers, LLC 0.00% 464 $4K
25 Raymond James Financial Inc 0.00% 739,497 $7.1M
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 Emerging Markets Ex Ch (AEF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AEF?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AEF 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 AEF?

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 35 funds reduced or exited vs 29 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 AEF holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100: 8 of 60 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 12% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held AEF?

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 29 out of 61 hedge funds have held AEF 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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