Based on 37 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 DBEM 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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High ownership — 90% of 3.0Y peak
90% of all-time peak
37 funds currently hold this stock — 90% of the 3.0-year high of 41 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 10% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
4 fewer hedge funds hold DBEM compared to a year ago (-10% 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 — 63% buying
22 buying13 selling
Last quarter: 22 funds were net buyers (5 opened a brand new position + 17 added to an existing one). Only 13 were sellers (11 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~5 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 1 → 3 → 0 → 5. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 68% conviction (2yr+)
■ 24% medium
■ 8% new
25 out of 37 hedge funds have held DBEM 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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Steady discovery — ~5 new funds/quarter
7 → 1 → 3 → 0 → 5 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 1 → 3 → 0 → 5. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 65% veterans
■ 16% 1-2yr
■ 19% new
Of 37 current holders: 24 (65%) 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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Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds
59% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 37 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in DBEM. 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 2.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.