Catherine Wood's AVAV Position Overview
Catherine Wood (via Ark Investment Management LLC) currently holds 400.5K shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) worth $126.1 M, representing 0.75% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 36 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 429.8K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2022, reducing 253.7K 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2016 | +120,190 | Add 0.00% | 120,189 | $26.83 |
| Q1 2017 | +263 | Add 0.22% | 120,452 | $28.03 |
| Q2 2017 | +22,407 | Add 18.60% | 142,859 | $38.20 |
| Q4 2017 | +125,184 | Add 0.00% | 125,183 | $56.16 |
| Q1 2018 | +48,853 | Add 39.03% | 174,036 | $45.51 |
| Q2 2018 | -20,426 | Reduce 11.74% | 153,610 | $71.43 |
| Q3 2018 | -50,184 | Reduce 32.67% | 103,426 | $112.17 |
| Q4 2018 | +12,199 | Add 11.79% | 115,625 | $67.95 |
| Q1 2019 | +5,780 | Add 5.00% | 121,405 | $68.41 |
| Q2 2019 | +60,371 | Add 49.73% | 181,776 | $56.77 |
| Q3 2019 | -2,534 | Reduce 1.39% | 179,242 | $53.56 |
| Q4 2019 | +3,590 | Add 2.00% | 182,832 | $61.74 |
| Q1 2020 | +187,989 | Add 102.82% | 370,821 | $60.96 |
| Q2 2020 | -231,109 | Reduce 62.32% | 139,712 | $79.63 |
| Q3 2020 | +61,825 | Add 44.25% | 201,537 | $60.01 |
| Q4 2020 | +205,189 | Add 101.81% | 406,726 | $86.90 |
| Q1 2021 | +154,013 | Add 37.87% | 560,739 | $116.06 |
| Q2 2021 | -116,208 | Reduce 20.72% | 444,531 | $100.15 |
| Q3 2021 | +429,818 | Add 96.69% | 874,349 | $86.32 |
| Q4 2021 | +44,581 | Add 5.10% | 918,930 | $62.03 |
| Q1 2022 | +187,893 | Add 20.45% | 1.11 M | $94.14 |
| Q2 2022 | -102,938 | Reduce 9.30% | 1 M | $91.96 |
| Q3 2022 | -253,694 | Reduce 25.27% | 750,191 | $83.36 |
| Q4 2022 | -106,146 | Reduce 14.15% | 644,045 | $85.66 |
| Q1 2023 | -51,422 | Reduce 7.98% | 592,623 | $91.66 |
| Q2 2023 | +7,691 | Add 1.30% | 600,314 | $102.28 |
| Q3 2023 | -63,963 | Reduce 10.65% | 536,351 | $111.53 |
| Q4 2023 | -41,524 | Reduce 7.74% | 494,827 | $126.04 |
| Q1 2024 | -42,627 | Reduce 8.61% | 452,200 | $153.28 |
| Q2 2024 | -128,436 | Reduce 28.40% | 323,764 | $182.16 |
| Q3 2024 | -58,840 | Reduce 18.17% | 264,924 | $200.50 |
| Q4 2024 | -1,297 | Reduce 0.49% | 263,627 | $153.89 |
| Q1 2025 | +17,696 | Add 6.71% | 281,323 | $119.19 |
| Q2 2025 | +29,437 | Add 10.46% | 310,760 | $284.95 |
| Q3 2025 | +89,697 | Add 28.86% | 400,457 | $314.89 |
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 36 quarters since Q4 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Catherine Wood's largest addition to AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) was in Q3 2021, adding 874,349 shares worth $75.47 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Catherine Wood's firm, Ark Investment Management LLC, owns 400,457 shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV), valued at approximately $126.1 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) represents approximately 0.75% of Catherine Wood's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Catherine Wood's peak holding in AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) was 1,106,823 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2022. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.