Based on 497 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CMC 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
497 hedge funds hold CMC 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 — +28% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+108 new funds entered over the past year (+28% 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. The peak was reached in just 4 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying
287 buying193 selling
Last quarter: 287 funds were net buyers (95 opened a brand new position + 192 added to an existing one). Only 193 were sellers (132 trimmed + 61 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~95 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 47 → 66 → 98 → 95. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 60% conviction (2yr+)
■ 18% medium
■ 22% new
298 out of 497 hedge funds have held CMC 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in
44 → 47 → 66 → 98 → 95 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 47 → 66 → 98 → 95. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 23% newcomers
■ 67% veterans
■ 9% 1-2yr
■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 509 holders: 342 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 48 entered 1–2 years ago, and 119 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds
47% from top-100 AUM funds
58 of 497 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in CMC. 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 3.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.