Based on 3 hedge funds · latest filing: 2024 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CDAQF 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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Below peak — only 8% of 3.0Y high
8% of all-time peak
Only 3 funds hold CDAQF today versus a peak of 40 funds at 2023 Q2 — just 8% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 85% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
17 fewer hedge funds hold CDAQF compared to a year ago (-85% 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 9% buying
1 buying10 selling
Last quarter: 10 funds sold vs only 1 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-7 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 6 → 4 → 7 → 0. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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Price up while funds trimmed (-14% value, -71% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional CDAQF holdings rose -14% even though funds reduced share count by 71%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
6 → 6 → 4 → 7 → 0 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 4 → 7 → 0. CDAQF is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
Exit risk score 2.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.