Based on 79 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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At the ownership peak (95% of max)
95% of all-time peak
79 hedge funds hold APO/PRA 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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Outflows — 5% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
4 fewer hedge funds hold APO/PRA compared to a year ago (-5% 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 38% buying
28 buying46 selling
Last quarter: 46 funds sold vs only 28 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 — ~9 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 5 → 8 → 6 → 9. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 54% conviction (2yr+)
■ 35% medium
■ 10% new
43 out of 79 hedge funds have held APO/PRA 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 +1%, value -99%
Last quarter: funds added +1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -99%. 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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Steady discovery — ~9 new funds/quarter
16 → 5 → 8 → 6 → 9 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 8 → 6 → 9. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 56% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 56% veterans
■ 28% 1-2yr
■ 16% new
Of 79 current holders: 44 (56%) 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 — 64% AUM from top-100 funds
64% from top-100 AUM funds
24 of 79 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in APO/PRA. 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 3.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.