Based on 7 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AIVSX positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 78% of 3.0Y peak
78% of all-time peak
7 funds currently hold this stock — 78% of the 3.0-year high of 9 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 22% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
2 fewer hedge funds hold AIVSX compared to a year ago (-22% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 67% buying
4 buying2 selling
Last quarter: 4 funds were net buyers (1 opened a brand new position + 3 added to an existing one). Only 2 were sellers (0 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation 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: 2 → 2 → 2 → 1. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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71% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 71% conviction (2yr+)
■ 0% medium
■ 29% new
5 out of 7 hedge funds have held AIVSX 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
3 → 2 → 2 → 2 → 1 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 2 → 2 → 2 → 1. AIVSX is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 57% veterans vs 29% newcomers
■ 57% veterans
■ 14% 1-2yr
■ 29% new
Entry-cohort mix of 7 holders: 4 (57%) are 2+ year veterans, 1 entered 1–2 years ago, and 2 (29%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100
0% from top-100 AUM funds
0 of 7 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 0% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 2.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.