Based on 65 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ERC 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 — 94% of 3.0Y peak
94% of all-time peak
65 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 69 funds (reached 2024 Q3). 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 ERC is almost the same as a year ago (-2 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying
24 buying27 selling
Last quarter: 27 funds reduced or exited vs 24 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~8 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 6 → 3 → 11 → 8. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 63% conviction (2yr+)
■ 20% medium
■ 17% new
41 out of 65 hedge funds have held ERC 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 — ~8 new funds/quarter
10 → 6 → 3 → 11 → 8 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 3 → 11 → 8. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 66% veterans
■ 8% 1-2yr
■ 26% new
Of 65 current holders: 43 (66%) 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
11 of 65 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 3.3/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.