Based on 20 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 — 77% of 2.5Y peak
77% of all-time peak
20 funds currently hold this stock — 77% of the 2.5-year high of 26 funds (reached 2023 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 13% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
3 fewer hedge funds hold AERTW compared to a year ago (-13% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 25% buying
1 buying3 selling
Last quarter: 3 funds sold vs only 1 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~1 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 2 → 0 → 1. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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80% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 80% conviction (2yr+)
■ 10% medium
■ 10% new
16 out of 20 hedge funds have held AERTW 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+2733% value, -4% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional AERTW holdings rose +2733% even though funds reduced share count by 4%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Saturation — most institutions already know this story
2 → 3 → 2 → 0 → 1 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 2 → 0 → 1. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.
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Deep conviction — 75% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 75% veterans
■ 5% 1-2yr
■ 20% new
Of 20 current holders: 15 (75%) 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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Elite ownership — 98% AUM from top-100 funds
98% from top-100 AUM funds
3 of 20 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 98% of total institutional value in AERTW. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.