AFLAC INC (AFL) Stock Institutional Trading Activity
AFLAC INC (AFL) position changes reported by tracked institutional filers across multiple SEC 13F reporting periods. Based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q4 2025), investors with some of the largest reported share count changes include Renaissance Technologies LLC, Ariel Appreciation Fund, Matrix Advisors Value Fund, Sequoia Financial Advisors, and Causeway Capital Management. Explore insights into buying and selling patterns, position changes, and investment conviction levels to understand institutional trading behavior and market dynamics.
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| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2017 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,505 | 58,678 | $5,151 |
| Q3 2017 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Sell | -600 | 3,295 | $268 |
| Q3 2017 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -7,210 | 1,580,593 | $128,644 |
| Q3 2017 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 2,290 | 57,173 | $4,653 |
| Q3 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 192,000 | 524,500 | $42,689 |
| Q2 2017 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -21,539 | 1,587,803 | $123,341 |
| Q2 2017 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 4,475 | 54,883 | $4,263 |
| Q2 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -254,200 | 332,500 | $25,829 |
| Q2 2017 | Viking Global Investors | Buy | 1,070,607 | 2,133,804 | $165,754 |
| Q1 2017 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -14,427 | 1,609,342 | $116,549 |
| Q1 2017 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 4,611 | 50,408 | $3,651 |
| Q4 2016 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -11,013 | 1,623,769 | $113,014 |
| Q4 2016 | Meritage Group | Buy | 30,581 | 30,581 | $2,128 |
| Q4 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 3,333 | 45,797 | $3,187 |
| Q4 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 527,900 | 586,700 | $40,834 |
| Q3 2016 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -202,007 | 1,634,782 | $117,492 |
| Q3 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,406 | 42,464 | $3,052 |
| Q2 2016 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -125,727 | 1,836,789 | $132,543 |
| Q2 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 38,691 | 41,058 | $2,963 |
| Q1 2016 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -148,423 | 1,962,516 | $123,914 |
| Q1 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -11,636 | 2,367 | $37,482 |
| Q4 2015 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -62,870 | 2,110,939 | $126,445 |
| Q4 2015 | Viking Global Investors | Buy | 1,063,197 | 1,063,197 | $63,686 |
| Q3 2015 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 78,550 | 2,173,809 | $126,364 |
| Q2 2015 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 163,355 | 2,095,259 | $130,325 |
| Q2 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -650,400 | 58,800 | $3,657 |
| Q1 2015 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 292,442 | 1,931,904 | $123,661 |
| Q4 2014 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 135,010 | 1,639,462 | $100,155 |
| Q3 2014 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 91,400 | 1,504,452 | $87,634 |
| Q3 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 356,100 | 709,200 | $41,311 |
Frequently asked questions about AFL activity
Which institutional owners are buying AFL?
Institutional owners buying AFL 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 AFL activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in AFL compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to AFLAC INC (AFL) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in AFL increasing?
Institutional interest in AFL 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.