Based on 239 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AMC 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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At the ownership peak (95% of max)
95% of all-time peak
239 hedge funds hold AMC right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding AMC is almost the same as a year ago (+3 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying
139 buying92 selling
Last quarter: 139 funds were net buyers (49 opened a brand new position + 90 added to an existing one). Only 92 were sellers (53 trimmed + 39 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+14 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new AMC position: 34 → 30 → 35 → 49. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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45% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 45% conviction (2yr+)
■ 32% medium
■ 23% new
108 out of 239 hedge funds have held AMC 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -25%, value -96%
Last quarter: funds added -25% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -96%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found
36 → 34 → 30 → 35 → 49 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 34 → 30 → 35 → 49. A growing number of institutions are discovering AMC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 50% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 50% veterans
■ 23% 1-2yr
■ 27% new
Of 260 current holders: 130 (50%) 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 — 49% AUM from top-100 funds
49% from top-100 AUM funds
33 of 239 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in AMC. 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.