Based on 334 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BXMT 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 (100% of max)
100% of all-time peak
334 hedge funds hold BXMT 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding BXMT is almost the same as a year ago (+8 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying
174 buying143 selling
Last quarter: 174 funds bought or added vs 143 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 — ~48 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 29 → 38 → 53 → 48. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 63% conviction (2yr+)
■ 20% medium
■ 17% new
211 out of 334 hedge funds have held BXMT 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in
50 → 29 → 38 → 53 → 48 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 29 → 38 → 53 → 48. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 19% newcomers
■ 70% veterans
■ 11% 1-2yr
■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 340 holders: 238 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 39 entered 1–2 years ago, and 63 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds
30% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 331 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.