Based on 64 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 DSX 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 — 89% of 3.0Y peak
89% of all-time peak
64 funds currently hold this stock — 89% of the 3.0-year high of 72 funds (reached 2024 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding DSX is almost the same as a year ago (+1 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 68% buying
38 buying18 selling
Last quarter: 38 funds were net buyers (15 opened a brand new position + 23 added to an existing one). Only 18 were sellers (13 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~15 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 12 → 11 → 13 → 15. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 61% conviction (2yr+)
■ 22% medium
■ 17% new
39 out of 64 hedge funds have held DSX 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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Growing discovery — still being found
12 → 12 → 11 → 13 → 15 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 11 → 13 → 15. A growing number of institutions are discovering DSX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 70% veterans
■ 11% 1-2yr
■ 19% new
Of 64 current holders: 45 (70%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 9% AUM from top-100
9% from top-100 AUM funds
8 of 64 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 9% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.