AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP) Stock Institutional Trading Activity
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP) 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 Aquamarine Zurich AG, Mairs & Power Growth Fund, Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US), Semper Augustus Investments Group, and Kahn Brothers Group. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2019 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -34,741 | 1,353,592 | $167,087 |
| Q2 2019 | Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Sell | -4,395,795 | 19,181,129 | $2,367,719 |
| Q2 2019 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Sell | -721,013 | 6,108,538 | $754,038 |
| Q2 2019 | Semper Augustus Investments Group | Sell | -859 | 20,425 | $2,521 |
| Q2 2019 | Olstein Capital Management | Sell | -9,900 | 25,100 | $3,098 |
| Q2 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -484 | 48,497 | $5,987 |
| Q2 2019 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Sell | -3,301 | 282,768 | $34,905 |
| Q2 2019 | AKO Capital | Buy | 62,372 | 1,492,558 | $184,241 |
| Q2 2019 | Egerton Capital UK | Sell | -1,307,721 | 8,061,016 | $995,052 |
| Q1 2019 | Gardner Russo & Quinn | Sell | -18,935 | 144,814 | $15,828 |
| Q1 2019 | Torray Fund | Sell | -657 | 206,379 | $22,557 |
| Q1 2019 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 3,363 | 1,388,333 | $151,745 |
| Q1 2019 | Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Sell | -2,270,054 | 23,576,924 | $2,576,958 |
| Q1 2019 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -68,868 | 21,161 | $2,313 |
| Q1 2019 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Sell | -471,745 | 6,829,551 | $746,470 |
| Q1 2019 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Sell | -16,399 | 2,873 | $314 |
| Q1 2019 | Olstein Capital Management | Sell | -2,000 | 35,000 | $3,826 |
| Q1 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 505 | 48,981 | $5,354 |
| Q1 2019 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Sell | -3,245 | 286,069 | $31,267 |
| Q1 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 218,400 | 329,000 | $35,960 |
| Q1 2019 | AKO Capital | Buy | 422,711 | 1,430,186 | $156,319 |
| Q1 2019 | Third Point | Sell | -1,400,000 | 1,500,000 | $163,950 |
| Q1 2019 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -1,168,809 | 6,452,058 | $705,210 |
| Q1 2019 | Egerton Capital UK | Buy | 1,452,890 | 9,368,737 | $1,024,003 |
| Q4 2018 | Gardner Russo & Quinn | Sell | -13,697 | 163,749 | $15,609 |
| Q4 2018 | Torray Fund | Sell | -148 | 207,036 | $19,735 |
| Q4 2018 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 7,145 | 1,384,970 | $132,015 |
| Q4 2018 | Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Sell | -205,655 | 25,846,978 | $2,463,734 |
| Q4 2018 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -515,139 | 90,029 | $8,582 |
| Q4 2018 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Sell | -95,615 | 7,301,296 | $695,960 |
Frequently asked questions about AXP activity
Which institutional owners are buying AXP?
Institutional owners buying AXP 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 AXP activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in AXP compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in AXP increasing?
Institutional interest in AXP 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.