Based on 212 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their DHS positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (99% of max)
99% of all-time peak
212 hedge funds hold DHS 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 DHS is almost the same as a year ago (+6 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying
85 buying83 selling
Last quarter: 85 funds bought or added vs 83 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~16 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 21 → 24 → 19 → 16. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 59% conviction (2yr+)
■ 24% medium
■ 17% new
126 out of 212 hedge funds have held DHS 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
32 → 21 → 24 → 19 → 16 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 24 → 19 → 16. DHS 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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Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 62% veterans
■ 13% 1-2yr
■ 25% new
Of 212 current holders: 131 (62%) 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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Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds
35% from top-100 AUM funds
17 of 212 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.