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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU)

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

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +87
Streak
9Q ▲
Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — AU

Based on 494 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AU 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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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
494 hedge funds hold AU 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 — +101% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+248 new funds entered over the past year (+101% 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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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

297 buying195 selling
Last quarter: 297 funds were net buyers (122 opened a brand new position + 175 added to an existing one). Only 195 were sellers (160 trimmed + 35 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 52 → 95 → 137 → 122. 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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Mixed — 39% long-term, 45% new

39% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 45% new
Of the 494 current holders: 192 (39%) held >2 years, 81 held 1–2 years, and 221 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +10%, value -94%

Value
-93%
Shares
+10%
Last quarter: funds added +10% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -94%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

79 → 52 → 95 → 137 → 122 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 52 → 95 → 137 → 122. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 48% of holders stayed 2+ years

48% veterans 6% 1-2yr 46% new
Of 523 current holders: 251 (48%) 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 — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 494 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in AU. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
5.5
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.5/10 — 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 — AU

In 2025 Q4, 297 hedge funds were net buyers of AU (122 opened a new position, 175 added to an existing one), while 195 reduced or exited (160 trimmed, 35 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 9 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 47% of total institutional value in AU is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +87 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 494.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AU

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

Market Analysis: AU

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Company Profile: AU

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

63 top-rated funds 8 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
4.6
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: AU
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 523 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 523 435 20.23%
13F Shares 226M 206M 10.15%
Total Value $19.87B $308.49B -93.56%
New Positions 122 142 -20
Increased Positions 212 183 +29
Closed Positions 38 41 -3
Reduced Positions 194 127 +67
Total Calls 15 17 -11.76%
Total Puts 18 19 -5.26%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.2 1.12 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of AU — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Ninety One SA (PTY) Ltd 63.26% 15,302,064 $1.47B
2 Lesa Sroufe & Co 5.61% 84,691 $8K
3 Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Allianz Polska S.A. 5.48% 32,100 $3.1M
4 Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC 2.66% 272,740 $27K
5 SPROTT INC. 1.79% 631,573 $61.5M
6 Beacon Harbor Wealth Advisors, Inc. 1.57% 77,036 $7.5M
7 U S GLOBAL INVESTORS INC 1.48% 130,445 $12.7M
8 Ellsworth Advisors, LLC 1.42% 77,878 $7.6M
9 Henry James International Management Inc. 1.41% 40,096 $3.9M
10 Monument Capital Management 1.24% 50,957 $5.0M
11 Quantedge Capital Pte Ltd 1.10% 20,700 $2.0M
12 CHESAPEAKE CAPITAL CORP /IL/ 1.02% 14,472 $1.4M
13 Barden Capital Management, Inc. 1.00% 11,981 $1.2M
14 Ramirez Asset Management, Inc. 0.83% 71,852 $6.9M
15 BAROMETER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. 0.80% 24,100 $2.3M
16 E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. 0.79% 17,747 $1.7M
17 Anfield Capital Management, LLC 0.75% 28,052 $2.7M
18 AZZAD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC /ADV 0.70% 71,044 $6.9M
19 Fideuram Asset Management (Ireland) dac 0.68% 3,300 $5.4M
20 BARINGS LLC 0.67% 428,469 $41.6M
21 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.53% 260,397 $25.4M
22 Bellwether Advisors, LLC 0.52% 31,683 $3.1M
23 Frank, Rimerman Advisors LLC 0.51% 79,659 $7.8M
24 Ninety One UK Ltd 0.46% 2,044,975 $199.1M
25 LOS ANGELES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.43% 1,119,458 $109.0M
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 — ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AU?

Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row: For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AU 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 AU?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 297 funds were net buyers (122 opened a brand new position + 175 added to an existing one). Only 195 were sellers (160 trimmed + 35 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for AU holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 494 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in AU. 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 AU?

Mixed — 39% long-term, 45% new: Of the 494 current holders: 192 (39%) held >2 years, 81 held 1–2 years, and 221 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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.