Based on 25 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 ERH 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
25 funds currently hold this stock — 89% of the 3.0-year high of 28 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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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
1 fewer hedge funds hold ERH compared to a year ago (-4% 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 — 70% buying
14 buying6 selling
Last quarter: 14 funds were net buyers (5 opened a brand new position + 9 added to an existing one). Only 6 were sellers (2 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~5 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 2 → 4 → 4 → 5. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 52% conviction (2yr+)
■ 24% medium
■ 24% new
13 out of 25 hedge funds have held ERH 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 — ~5 new funds/quarter
4 → 2 → 4 → 4 → 5 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 2 → 4 → 4 → 5. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 72% veterans
■ 8% 1-2yr
■ 20% new
Of 25 current holders: 18 (72%) 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 — 37% AUM from major funds
37% from top-100 AUM funds
5 of 25 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.