Based on 1455 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BDX 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 (96% of max)
96% of all-time peak
1,455 hedge funds hold BDX 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 — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
64 fewer hedge funds hold BDX compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 45% buying
649 buying780 selling
Last quarter: 780 funds reduced or exited vs 649 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 (+65 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BDX position: 134 → 165 → 145 → 210. 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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71% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 71% conviction (2yr+)
■ 14% medium
■ 15% new
1,030 out of 1,455 hedge funds have held BDX 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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Growing discovery — still being found
177 → 134 → 165 → 145 → 210 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 134 → 165 → 145 → 210. A growing number of institutions are discovering BDX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 72% veterans
■ 8% 1-2yr
■ 20% new
Of 1,485 current holders: 1,073 (72%) 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 — 56% AUM from top-100 funds
56% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 1455 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in BDX. 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.