Based on 45 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 EP 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 — 92% of 3.0Y peak
92% of all-time peak
45 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 49 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 8% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
4 fewer hedge funds hold EP compared to a year ago (-8% 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 — 64% buying
27 buying15 selling
Last quarter: 27 funds were net buyers (7 opened a brand new position + 20 added to an existing one). Only 15 were sellers (9 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~7 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 2 → 2 → 2 → 7. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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69% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 69% conviction (2yr+)
■ 20% medium
■ 11% new
31 out of 45 hedge funds have held EP 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 — ~7 new funds/quarter
5 → 2 → 2 → 2 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 2 → 2 → 2 → 7. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 16% newcomers
■ 71% veterans
■ 13% 1-2yr
■ 16% new
Entry-cohort mix of 45 holders: 32 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 6 entered 1–2 years ago, and 7 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds
35% from top-100 AUM funds
22 of 45 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 2.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.