Ausdal Financial Partners Increases Apple Holdings

Investment firm boosts stake in tech giant by 18.4% in Q3

Mar. 15, 2026 at 8:52am

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Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. increased its position in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 18.4% in the third quarter, according to a recent filing. The firm now owns 220,060 shares of the iPhone maker's stock, worth approximately $56 million and making Apple its largest holding.

Why it matters

Apple is one of the most widely held and influential stocks, so changes in institutional ownership can provide insights into market sentiment and expectations around the company's performance.

The details

Ausdal Financial Partners added 34,133 shares of Apple stock during the quarter, bringing its total holdings to 220,060 shares. Apple now accounts for around 2.7% of Ausdal's overall portfolio, making it the firm's biggest position. Several other hedge funds also increased their Apple stakes in the fourth quarter, including First National Bank of Hutchinson, Eagle Capital Management, and Brighton Jones.

  • Ausdal Financial Partners increased its Apple holdings in the third quarter of 2025.
  • Apple's stock traded between $169.21 and $288.62 over the past 52 weeks.

The players

Ausdal Financial Partners Inc.

An investment management firm that oversees approximately $56 million in Apple stock, making it the company's largest holding.

Apple Inc.

A multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, known for its consumer electronics, software, and digital services.

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The takeaway

Ausdal Financial Partners' increased stake in Apple reflects the continued institutional confidence in the tech giant, despite broader market volatility. As one of the most widely held stocks, changes in Apple's ownership can provide insights into broader investment trends and expectations around the company's future performance.