Based on 88 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CZFS 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
88 hedge funds hold CZFS 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 — +24% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+17 new funds entered over the past year (+24% 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.
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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying
44 buying26 selling
Last quarter: 44 funds were net buyers (9 opened a brand new position + 35 added to an existing one). Only 26 were sellers (21 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~9 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 12 → 9 → 11 → 9. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 48% conviction (2yr+)
■ 30% medium
■ 23% new
42 out of 88 hedge funds have held CZFS 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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Value +27% but shares only +8% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +27%, but actual share count only changed +8%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~9 new funds/quarter
9 → 12 → 9 → 11 → 9 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 9 → 11 → 9. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 44% veterans vs 30% newcomers
■ 44% veterans
■ 26% 1-2yr
■ 30% new
Entry-cohort mix of 88 holders: 39 (44%) are 2+ year veterans, 23 entered 1–2 years ago, and 26 (30%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds
56% from top-100 AUM funds
30 of 88 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in CZFS. 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 3.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.