Based on 10 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added DUG 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
10 hedge funds hold DUG 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 DUG is almost the same as a year ago (+0 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying
6 buying4 selling
Last quarter: 6 funds were net buyers (3 opened a brand new position + 3 added to an existing one). Only 4 were sellers (3 trimmed + 1 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: 0 → 3 → 0 → 3. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 60% conviction (2yr+)
■ 30% medium
■ 10% new
6 out of 10 hedge funds have held DUG 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +21%, value -37%
Last quarter: funds added +21% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -37%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~3 new funds/quarter
3 → 0 → 3 → 0 → 3 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 0 → 3 → 0 → 3. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 82% veterans vs 18% newcomers
■ 82% veterans
■ 0% 1-2yr
■ 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 11 holders: 9 (82%) are 2+ year veterans, 0 entered 1–2 years ago, and 2 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 83% AUM from top-100 funds
83% from top-100 AUM funds
4 of 9 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 83% of total institutional value in DUG. 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 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.