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Another fund says “I’ll take more”
AE Wealth Management LLC just cranked up its Shopify position by 114%, buying 23,739 more shares and finishing the quarter with 44,571 shares. At current prices, that stake is worth about $7.18 million — not exactly pocket change.
Why this matters
When institutions add size to a name like Shopify, it’s basically a vote of confidence with a spreadsheet attached. You’re not getting a flashy product launch or a giant earnings surprise here, but you are getting a signal that at least one money manager still thinks the commerce software story has legs.
But the stock isn’t exactly cheap
Shopify already has a lot going for it in the market’s eyes:
- A “Moderate Buy” consensus from analysts
- A consensus price target around $162.70
- Several recent upgrades and upbeat notes
That said, the bears haven’t gone home. The stock still gets side-eye for valuation, and with shares trading around $131, the debate is basically: is this a premium growth machine or a very expensive way to learn patience?
Big picture
This is the kind of headline that won’t rewrite Shopify’s story overnight, but it does add to the steady drumbeat of institutional interest. In a stock where expectations are already high, every extra buyer matters a little more than you’d think.