Based on 231 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ARKW 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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High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak
94% of all-time peak
231 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 246 funds (reached 2025 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding ARKW is almost the same as a year ago (+1 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying
89 buying98 selling
Last quarter: 98 funds reduced or exited vs 89 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+11 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ARKW position: 52 → 37 → 25 → 36. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 66% conviction (2yr+)
■ 19% medium
■ 15% new
152 out of 231 hedge funds have held ARKW 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 (+16% value, -3% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional ARKW holdings rose +16% even though funds reduced share count by 3%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
54 → 52 → 37 → 25 → 36 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 52 → 37 → 25 → 36. ARKW 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 — 69% veterans vs 21% newcomers
■ 69% veterans
■ 10% 1-2yr
■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 235 holders: 162 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 23 entered 1–2 years ago, and 50 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds
34% from top-100 AUM funds
22 of 229 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.