Based on 27 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BNO 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 66% of 3.0Y high
66% of all-time peak
Only 27 funds hold BNO today versus a peak of 41 funds at 2023 Q1 — just 66% 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 — 18% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
6 fewer hedge funds hold BNO compared to a year ago (-18% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying
16 buying15 selling
Last quarter: 16 funds bought or added vs 15 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~5 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 7 → 4 → 5. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 56% conviction (2yr+)
■ 33% medium
■ 11% new
15 out of 27 hedge funds have held BNO 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
12 → 7 → 7 → 4 → 5 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 7 → 4 → 5. BNO 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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Deep conviction — 74% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 74% veterans
■ 3% 1-2yr
■ 23% new
Of 31 current holders: 23 (74%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 19% AUM from top-100
19% from top-100 AUM funds
5 of 27 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 19% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 1.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.