Based on 31 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 6 quarters in a row
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ATOS 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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Below peak — only 36% of 3.0Y high
36% of all-time peak
Only 31 funds hold ATOS today versus a peak of 85 funds at 2024 Q3 — just 36% 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 — 63% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
52 fewer hedge funds hold ATOS compared to a year ago (-63% 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 14% buying
10 buying60 selling
Last quarter: 60 funds sold vs only 10 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 — ~7 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 25 → 8 → 12 → 7. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 65% conviction (2yr+)
■ 13% medium
■ 23% new
20 out of 31 hedge funds have held ATOS 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 (-48% value, -94% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional ATOS holdings rose -48% even though funds reduced share count by 94%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Saturation — most institutions already know this story
11 → 25 → 8 → 12 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 8 → 12 → 7. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 68% veterans
■ 6% 1-2yr
■ 26% new
Of 31 current holders: 21 (68%) 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 — 50% AUM from top-100 funds
50% from top-100 AUM funds
13 of 31 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in ATOS. 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 2.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.