Based on 18 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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No change last quarter
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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High ownership — 86% of 3.0Y peak
86% of all-time peak
18 funds currently hold this stock — 86% of the 3.0-year high of 21 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 14% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
3 fewer hedge funds hold BYFC compared to a year ago (-14% 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 36% buying
5 buying9 selling
Last quarter: 9 funds sold vs only 5 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 — ~2 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 1 → 2 → 0 → 2. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 61% conviction (2yr+)
■ 28% medium
■ 11% new
11 out of 18 hedge funds have held BYFC 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -0%, value -32%
Last quarter: funds added -0% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -32%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
3 → 1 → 2 → 0 → 2 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 1 → 2 → 0 → 2. BYFC 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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Veteran-anchored — 56% veterans vs 11% newcomers
■ 56% veterans
■ 33% 1-2yr
■ 11% new
Entry-cohort mix of 18 holders: 10 (56%) are 2+ year veterans, 6 entered 1–2 years ago, and 2 (11%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds
36% from top-100 AUM funds
7 of 18 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% 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.