Based on 353 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CSWI 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 (96% of max)
96% of all-time peak
353 hedge funds hold CSWI 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 CSWI is almost the same as a year ago (-11 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying
166 buying170 selling
Last quarter: 170 funds reduced or exited vs 166 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 — ~46 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 42 → 64 → 42 → 46. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 55% conviction (2yr+)
■ 26% medium
■ 19% new
194 out of 353 hedge funds have held CSWI 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +30%, value +5%
Last quarter: funds added +30% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +5%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
58 → 42 → 64 → 42 → 46 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 42 → 64 → 42 → 46. CSWI is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 57% veterans vs 22% newcomers
■ 57% veterans
■ 21% 1-2yr
■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 357 holders: 203 (57%) are 2+ year veterans, 74 entered 1–2 years ago, and 80 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds
51% from top-100 AUM funds
53 of 353 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in CSWI. 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.