Based on 13 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CNF 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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Below peak — only 54% of 3.0Y high
54% of all-time peak
Only 13 funds hold CNF today versus a peak of 24 funds at 2023 Q3 — just 54% 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 — 32% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
6 fewer hedge funds hold CNF compared to a year ago (-32% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 70% buying
7 buying3 selling
Last quarter: 7 funds were net buyers (4 opened a brand new position + 3 added to an existing one). Only 3 were sellers (2 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~4 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 1 → 1 → 4. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 62% conviction (2yr+)
■ 15% medium
■ 23% new
8 out of 13 hedge funds have held CNF 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+44% value, -0% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional CNF holdings rose +44% even though funds reduced share count by 0%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Steady discovery — ~4 new funds/quarter
2 → 3 → 1 → 1 → 4 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 1 → 1 → 4. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 77% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 77% veterans
■ 8% 1-2yr
■ 15% new
Of 13 current holders: 10 (77%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100
0% from top-100 AUM funds
4 of 13 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 0% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 1.3/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.