Catherine Wood's AVAV Position Overview
Catherine Wood (via Ark Investment Management LLC) currently holds 433,129 shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) worth $104.77 M, representing 0.70% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 37 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Catherine Wood has maintained a strategic position in AVAV, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2021, adding 429,818 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2022, reducing 253,694 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Catherine Wood's AeroVironment (AVAV) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly AeroVironment (AVAV) Trades by Catherine Wood
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +32,672 | Add 8.16% | 433,129 | $241.89 |
| Q3 2025 | +89,697 | Add 28.86% | 400,457 | $314.89 |
| Q2 2025 | +29,437 | Add 10.46% | 310,760 | $284.95 |
| Q1 2025 | +17,696 | Add 6.71% | 281,323 | $119.19 |
| Q4 2024 | -1,297 | Reduce 0.49% | 263,627 | $153.89 |
| Q3 2024 | -58,840 | Reduce 18.17% | 264,924 | $200.50 |
| Q2 2024 | -128,436 | Reduce 28.40% | 323,764 | $182.16 |
| Q1 2024 | -42,627 | Reduce 8.61% | 452,200 | $153.28 |
| Q4 2023 | -41,524 | Reduce 7.74% | 494,827 | $126.04 |
| Q3 2023 | -63,963 | Reduce 10.65% | 536,351 | $111.53 |
| Q2 2023 | +7,691 | Add 1.30% | 600,314 | $102.28 |
| Q1 2023 | -51,422 | Reduce 7.98% | 592,623 | $91.66 |
| Q4 2022 | -106,146 | Reduce 14.15% | 644,045 | $85.66 |
| Q3 2022 | -253,694 | Reduce 25.27% | 750,191 | $83.36 |
| Q2 2022 | -102,938 | Reduce 9.30% | 1 M | $91.96 |
| Q1 2022 | +187,893 | Add 20.45% | 1.11 M | $94.14 |
| Q4 2021 | +44,581 | Add 5.10% | 918,930 | $62.03 |
| Q3 2021 | +429,818 | Add 96.69% | 874,349 | $86.32 |
| Q2 2021 | -116,208 | Reduce 20.72% | 444,531 | $100.15 |
| Q1 2021 | +154,013 | Add 37.87% | 560,739 | $116.06 |
| Q4 2020 | +205,189 | Add 101.81% | 406,726 | $86.90 |
| Q3 2020 | +61,825 | Add 44.25% | 201,537 | $60.01 |
| Q2 2020 | -231,109 | Reduce 62.32% | 139,712 | $79.63 |
| Q1 2020 | +187,989 | Add 102.82% | 370,821 | $60.96 |
| Q4 2019 | +3,590 | Add 2.00% | 182,832 | $61.74 |
| Q3 2019 | -2,534 | Reduce 1.39% | 179,242 | $53.56 |
| Q2 2019 | +60,371 | Add 49.73% | 181,776 | $56.77 |
| Q1 2019 | +5,780 | Add 5.00% | 121,405 | $68.41 |
| Q4 2018 | +12,199 | Add 11.79% | 115,625 | $67.95 |
| Q3 2018 | -50,184 | Reduce 32.67% | 103,426 | $112.17 |
| Q2 2018 | -20,426 | Reduce 11.74% | 153,610 | $71.43 |
| Q1 2018 | +48,853 | Add 39.03% | 174,036 | $45.51 |
| Q4 2017 | +125,184 | Add 0.00% | 125,183 | $56.16 |
| Q2 2017 | +22,407 | Add 18.60% | 142,859 | $38.20 |
| Q1 2017 | +263 | Add 0.22% | 120,452 | $28.03 |
| Q4 2016 | +120,190 | Add 0.00% | 120,189 | $26.83 |
Catherine Wood's AeroVironment Investment FAQs
Catherine Wood first purchased AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) in Q4 2016, acquiring 120,189 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Catherine Wood has held AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) for 37 quarters since Q4 2016.
Catherine Wood's largest addition to AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) was in Q3 2021, adding 874,349 shares worth $75.47 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Catherine Wood's firm, Ark Investment Management LLC, owns 433,129 shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV), valued at approximately $104.77 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) represents approximately 0.70% of Catherine Wood's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Catherine Wood's peak holding in AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) was 1,106,823 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2022.