Based on 182 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CBL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)
100% of all-time peak
182 hedge funds hold CBL 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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Fast accumulation — +25% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+36 new funds entered over the past year (+25% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying
101 buying66 selling
Last quarter: 101 funds were net buyers (29 opened a brand new position + 72 added to an existing one). Only 66 were sellers (51 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~29 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 24 → 21 → 24 → 29. 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+)
■ 20% medium
■ 13% new
122 out of 182 hedge funds have held CBL 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 +1%, value -99%
Last quarter: funds added +1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -99%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found
24 → 24 → 21 → 24 → 29 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 24 → 21 → 24 → 29. A growing number of institutions are discovering CBL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 74% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 74% veterans
■ 9% 1-2yr
■ 17% new
Of 184 current holders: 137 (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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Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds
32% from top-100 AUM funds
33 of 182 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.