Based on 105 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 CII 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 (95% of max)
95% of all-time peak
105 hedge funds hold CII 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 CII is almost the same as a year ago (+1 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 74% buying
85 buying30 selling
Last quarter: 85 funds were net buyers (9 opened a brand new position + 76 added to an existing one). Only 30 were sellers (16 trimmed + 14 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-11 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 18 → 9 → 20 → 9. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 65% conviction (2yr+)
■ 17% medium
■ 18% new
68 out of 105 hedge funds have held CII 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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Steady discovery — ~9 new funds/quarter
11 → 18 → 9 → 20 → 9 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 9 → 20 → 9. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 19% newcomers
■ 69% veterans
■ 12% 1-2yr
■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 105 holders: 72 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 13 entered 1–2 years ago, and 20 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds
45% from top-100 AUM funds
14 of 105 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in CII. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.