Based on 45 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ALTL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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Below peak — only 52% of 3.0Y high
52% of all-time peak
Only 45 funds hold ALTL today versus a peak of 87 funds at 2023 Q1 — just 52% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 10% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
5 fewer hedge funds hold ALTL compared to a year ago (-10% 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
9 buying27 selling
Last quarter: 27 funds sold vs only 9 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 — ~6 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 5 → 6 → 6. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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76% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 76% conviction (2yr+)
■ 13% medium
■ 11% new
34 out of 45 hedge funds have held ALTL 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
5 → 3 → 5 → 6 → 6 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 5 → 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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Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds
33% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 45 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 2.1/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.