Based on 74 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BWZ 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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At the ownership peak (95% of max)
95% of all-time peak
74 hedge funds hold BWZ 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 BWZ 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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Slight buying edge — 54% buying
37 buying32 selling
Last quarter: 37 funds bought or added vs 32 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 — ~9 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 12 → 13 → 9. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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46% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 46% conviction (2yr+)
■ 34% medium
■ 20% new
34 out of 74 hedge funds have held BWZ 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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Steady discovery — ~9 new funds/quarter
38 → 7 → 12 → 13 → 9 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 12 → 13 → 9. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 54% veterans vs 36% newcomers
■ 54% veterans
■ 9% 1-2yr
■ 36% new
Entry-cohort mix of 74 holders: 40 (54%) are 2+ year veterans, 7 entered 1–2 years ago, and 27 (36%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds
28% from top-100 AUM funds
12 of 74 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.