Based on 16 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 — 84% of 3.0Y peak
84% of all-time peak
16 funds currently hold this stock — 84% of the 3.0-year high of 19 funds (reached 2023 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 11% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
2 fewer hedge funds hold CKX compared to a year ago (-11% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 40% buying
4 buying6 selling
Last quarter: 6 funds reduced or exited vs 4 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~3 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 1 → 2 → 1 → 3. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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69% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 69% conviction (2yr+)
■ 19% medium
■ 12% new
11 out of 16 hedge funds have held CKX 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 — ~3 new funds/quarter
1 → 1 → 2 → 1 → 3 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 1 → 2 → 1 → 3. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 12% newcomers
■ 62% veterans
■ 25% 1-2yr
■ 12% new
Entry-cohort mix of 16 holders: 10 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 4 entered 1–2 years ago, and 2 (12%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds
35% from top-100 AUM funds
6 of 16 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.