AERCAP HOLDINGS NV (AER) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to AERCAP HOLDINGS NV (AER) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of AER during the latest reporting period was Donald Smith & Co., which increased its reported AER position by approximately $9.32M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in AER exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward AERCAP HOLDINGS NV (AER). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $9.72M in reported AER exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in AERCAP HOLDINGS NV's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Donald Smith & Co. | Buy | 67,970 | 3,150,675 | $432,209,597 |
| Q1 2026 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 2,875 | 10,737 | $1,472,900 |
Frequently asked questions about AER activity
Which institutional owners are buying AER?
Institutional owners buying AER include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in AER activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in AER compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to AERCAP HOLDINGS NV (AER) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in AER increasing?
Institutional interest in AER can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.