Based on 133 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 EIPI 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
133 hedge funds hold EIPI 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 EIPI is almost the same as a year ago (+1 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying
61 buying57 selling
Last quarter: 61 funds bought or added vs 57 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 — ~17 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 10 → 19 → 14 → 17. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 25% entered in last year
■ 2% conviction (2yr+)
■ 74% medium
■ 25% new
Only 2 funds (2%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Steady discovery — ~17 new funds/quarter
22 → 10 → 19 → 14 → 17 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 19 → 14 → 17. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed cohorts — 2% veterans, 39% new entrants
■ 2% veterans
■ 59% 1-2yr
■ 39% new
Of 133 current holders: 2 (2%) held 2+ years, 79 held 1–2 years, 52 (39%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds
36% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 133 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.