Dimensional Fund Advisors reports 5.2% Axis Capital (NYSE: AXS) stake
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd common stock has significant institutional ownership by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. Dimensional reports beneficial ownership of 3,828,265 shares, representing 5.2% of the common stock class. It has sole power to vote 3,774,317 shares and sole power to dispose of 3,828,265 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.
The shares are held across investment companies, commingled funds, group trusts and separate accounts that Dimensional or its subsidiaries advise or manage. All securities are owned by these funds. Dimensional may be deemed a beneficial owner for Section 13(d) purposes but expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 3,828,265 shares
Percent of class: 5.2%
Sole voting power: 3,774,317 shares
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4 metrics
Beneficial ownership
3,828,265 shares
Shares of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd common stock reported as beneficially owned by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
Percent of class
5.2%
Portion of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd common stock represented by Dimensional’s reported holdings
Sole voting power
3,774,317 shares
Axis Capital shares over which Dimensional has sole power to vote or direct the vote
Sole dispositive power
3,828,265 shares
Axis Capital shares over which Dimensional has sole power to dispose or direct the disposition
Key Terms
beneficial owner, sole voting power, dispositive power, Investment Advisors Act of 1940, +1 more
5 terms
beneficial owner regulatory
"may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of the Issuer"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
sole voting power financial
"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 3,774,317"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
dispositive power financial
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3,828,265"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
Investment Advisors Act of 1940 regulatory
"an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940"
Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory
"for any other purposes than Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is a U.S. rule that requires anyone who buys more than 5% of a public company’s shares to publicly disclose who they are, how many shares they own, and their intentions toward the company. For investors, this is like a neighborhood alert when someone acquires a large stake in a building: it reveals potential changes in control or strategy that could affect the stock’s price, governance, or future direction.
FAQ
Who signed the Dimensional Fund Advisors beneficial ownership report for Axis Capital (AXS)?
The report was signed by Selwyn Notelovitz, Global Chief Compliance Officer of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. The signature block identifies him as the authorized signatory and is dated 07/14/2026, confirming the firm’s responsibility for the ownership information provided.