Dauch Corp (AXL): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Dauch Corp (AXL)

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Smart Money Signals — AXL

Based on 294 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AXL 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

294 hedge funds hold AXL 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

+46 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 buyers than sellers — 61% buying

199 buying129 selling

Last quarter: 199 funds were net buyers (76 opened a brand new position + 123 added to an existing one). Only 129 were sellers (81 trimmed + 48 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+39 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new AXL position: 37 → 53 → 37 → 76. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.

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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 22% new

173 out of 294 hedge funds have held AXL 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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Value +333% but shares only +52% — price-driven

Value

+333%

+52%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +333%, but actual share count only changed +52%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.

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Growing discovery — still being found

46 → 37 → 53 → 37 → 76 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 37 → 53 → 37 → 76. A growing number of institutions are discovering AXL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 25% new

Entry-cohort mix of 311 holders: 208 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 24 entered 1–2 years ago, and 79 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 82% AUM from top-100 funds

82% from top-100 AUM funds

49 of 292 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 82% of total institutional value in AXL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.8

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	292	266	9.77%
13F Shares	250M	168M	49.37%
Total Value	$4.63B	$1.07B	331.41%
New Positions	74	37	+37
Increased Positions	118	101	+17
Closed Positions	48	26	+22
Reduced Positions	74	86	-12
Total Calls	11	9	22.22%
Total Puts	7	7	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.64	0.78	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

292

266

9.77%

13F Shares

250M

168M

49.37%

Total Value

$4.63B

$1.07B

331.41%

New Positions

+37

Increased Positions

118

101

+17

Closed Positions

+22

Reduced Positions

-12

Total Calls

22.22%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.64

0.78

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

292 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in AXL. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 AXL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Kailix Advisors LLC	23.08%	4,420,000	$26.4M
2	Atlantic Investment Management, INC.	13.27%	3,840,000	$22.8M
3	Converium Capital Inc.	12.83%	2,543,044	$16.3M
4	Highland Peak Capital, LLC	8.18%	5,144,616	$30.5M
5	Mount Capital Ltd	3.77%	1,576,500	$9.3M
6	Seven Six Capital Management, LLC	3.61%	565,936	$3.4M
7	Newbrook Capital Advisors LP	2.19%	2,067,610	$12.3M
8	Miller Value Partners, LLC	2.16%	1,395,905	$8.3M
9	Wolf Hill Capital Management, LP	2.03%	3,528,821	$20.9M
10	Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC	1.52%	3,486,423	$20.7M
11	Lonestar Capital Management LLC	1.33%	1,500,000	$8.9M
12	AYAL Capital Advisors Ltd	1.29%	800,000	$4.7M
13	DME Capital Management, LP	1.17%	6,311,350	$37.4M
14	Jb Capital Partners LP	1.03%	1,005,000	$6.0M
15	VARCOV Co.	0.69%	313,720	$1.9M
16	Masters Capital Management LLC	0.69%	3,500,000	$20.8M
17	Diametric Capital, LP	0.49%	319,620	$1.9M
18	K2 Principal Fund, L.P.	0.49%	1,184,918	$7.0M
19	HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC	0.42%	1,246,828	$7.4M
20	Optimize Financial Inc	0.34%	115,050	$682K
21	Lombard Odier Asset Management (USA) Corp	0.29%	460,000	$2.7M
22	Atom Investors LP	0.24%	575,725	$3.4M
23	EntryPoint Capital, LLC	0.22%	124,724	$740K
24	Dana Investment Advisors, Inc.	0.22%	1,220,787	$7.2M
25	Hartree Partners, LP	0.20%	160,000	$949K

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 — Dauch Corp (AXL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AXL?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AXL 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 AXL?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 199 funds were net buyers (76 opened a brand new position + 123 added to an existing one). Only 129 were sellers (81 trimmed + 48 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for AXL holders?

Elite ownership — 82% AUM from top-100 funds: 49 of 292 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 82% of total institutional value in AXL. 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 AXL?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 173 out of 294 hedge funds have held AXL 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.

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Dauch Corp (AXL)

Smart Money Signals — AXL

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +19% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+39 vs last Q)

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +333% but shares only +52% — price-driven

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 25% newcomers

Elite ownership — 82% AUM from top-100 funds

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