Based on 12 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · 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 — 71% of 3.0Y peak
71% of all-time peak
12 funds currently hold this stock — 71% of the 3.0-year high of 17 funds (reached 2023 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 20% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
3 fewer hedge funds hold BZFDW compared to a year ago (-20% 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 — 50% buying
4 buying4 selling
Last quarter: 4 funds bought or added vs 4 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 — ~2 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 0 → 0 → 2 → 2. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 67% conviction (2yr+)
■ 33% medium
■ 0% new
8 out of 12 hedge funds have held BZFDW 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+55% value, -6% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional BZFDW holdings rose +55% even though funds reduced share count by 6%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Steady discovery — ~2 new funds/quarter
1 → 0 → 0 → 2 → 2 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 0 → 0 → 2 → 2. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 75% veterans vs 0% newcomers
■ 75% veterans
■ 25% 1-2yr
■ 0% new
Entry-cohort mix of 12 holders: 9 (75%) are 2+ year veterans, 3 entered 1–2 years ago, and 0 (0%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100
0% from top-100 AUM funds
1 of 11 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 0% 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.