Based on 39 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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No change last quarter
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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High ownership — 89% of 3.0Y peak
89% of all-time peak
39 funds currently hold this stock — 89% of the 3.0-year high of 44 funds (reached 2024 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 11% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
5 fewer hedge funds hold ACIU compared to a year ago (-11% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying
21 buying16 selling
Last quarter: 21 funds bought or added vs 16 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~6 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 4 → 6 → 6. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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69% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 69% conviction (2yr+)
■ 21% medium
■ 10% new
27 out of 39 hedge funds have held ACIU for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~6 new funds/quarter
10 → 3 → 4 → 6 → 6 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 4 → 6 → 6. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 78% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 78% veterans
■ 7% 1-2yr
■ 16% new
Of 45 current holders: 35 (78%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Smaller funds dominant — 9% AUM from top-100
9% from top-100 AUM funds
12 of 39 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 9% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 2.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.