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AKEBIA THREAPEUTICS INC (AKBA)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -7
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — AKBA

Based on 161 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · 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 AKBA 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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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
161 hedge funds hold AKBA 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 — +34% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+41 new funds entered over the past year (+34% 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 — 52% buying

87 buying79 selling
Last quarter: 87 funds bought or added vs 79 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 (-9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 31 → 32 → 32 → 23. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 17% new
97 out of 161 hedge funds have held AKBA 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -4%, value -34%

Value
-33%
Shares
-4%
Last quarter: funds added -4% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -34%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~23 new funds/quarter

23 → 31 → 32 → 32 → 23 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 31 → 32 → 32 → 23. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 11% 1-2yr 23% new
Of 167 current holders: 111 (66%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

60% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 161 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in AKBA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — AKBA

In 2025 Q4, 87 hedge funds were net buyers of AKBA (23 opened a new position, 64 added to an existing one), while 79 reduced or exited (49 trimmed, 30 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 60% of total institutional value in AKBA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -7 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 161.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AKBA

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

Market Analysis: AKBA

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Company Profile: AKBA

Healthcare Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

34 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
0.1
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: AKBA
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 167 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 167 173 -3.47%
13F Shares 119M 124M -3.98%
Total Value $225M $338M -33.51%
New Positions 23 32 -9
Increased Positions 75 75 -
Closed Positions 30 20 +10
Reduced Positions 54 46 +8
Total Calls 5 3 66.67%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.4 0.67 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of AKBA — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Elevation Advisory Partners LLC 0.17% 120,000 $181K
2 Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. 0.03% 633,253 $880K
3 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.03% 103,652 $144K
4 Unified Investment Management 0.03% 18,000 $25K
5 Empirical Asset Management, LLC 0.01% 35,000 $49K
6 Forum Finance Group S.A. 0.01% 14,973
7 WEALTH EFFECTS LLC 0.01% 16,000 $22K
8 PROFUND ADVISORS LLC 0.01% 147,109 $204K
9 Parkwoods Wealth Partners, LLC 0.01% 21,000 $29K
10 EAGLE WEALTH STRATEGIES LLC 0.01% 10,000 $14K
11 Carr Financial Group Corp 0.01% 15,581 $22K
12 Eaton Financial Holdings Company, LLC 0.01% 11,800 $16K
13 Independent Wealth Network Inc. 0.01% 13,003 $18K
14 PDS Planning, Inc 0.00% 50,000 $70K
15 SAPIENT CAPITAL LLC 0.00% 200,000 $278K
16 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.00% 84,484 $117K
17 LOS ANGELES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 601,308 $836K
18 CWA Asset Management Group, LLC 0.00% 59,000 $82K
19 ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 1,377,068 $2K
20 Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC 0.00% 15,000 $21K
21 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.00% 146,078
22 James J. Burns & Company, LLC 0.00% 11,448 $16K
23 Wealthspire Advisors, LLC 0.00% 180,002 $250K
24 E Fund Management Co., Ltd. 0.00% 41,119 $57K
25 CITIGROUP INC 0.00% 2,854,586 $4.0M
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — AKEBIA THREAPEUTICS INC (AKBA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AKBA?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 87 funds bought or added vs 79 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 AKBA holders?

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 35 of 161 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in AKBA. 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 AKBA?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 97 out of 161 hedge funds have held AKBA 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.