Based on 20 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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Below peak — only 61% of 3.0Y high
61% of all-time peak
Only 20 funds hold CTEC today versus a peak of 33 funds at 2023 Q2 — just 61% 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 — 9% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
2 fewer hedge funds hold CTEC compared to a year ago (-9% 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 — 62% buying
8 buying5 selling
Last quarter: 8 funds were net buyers (3 opened a brand new position + 5 added to an existing one). Only 5 were sellers (2 trimmed + 3 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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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: 9 → 0 → 4 → 3. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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70% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 70% conviction (2yr+)
■ 20% medium
■ 10% new
14 out of 20 hedge funds have held CTEC 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
2 → 9 → 0 → 4 → 3 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 0 → 4 → 3. CTEC 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 — 75% veterans vs 20% newcomers
■ 75% veterans
■ 5% 1-2yr
■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 20 holders: 15 (75%) are 2+ year veterans, 1 entered 1–2 years ago, and 4 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds
31% from top-100 AUM funds
7 of 20 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 1.3/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.