Based on 14 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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No change last quarter
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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Below peak — only 56% of 3.0Y high
56% of all-time peak
Only 14 funds hold ERNA today versus a peak of 25 funds at 2025 Q1 — just 56% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 39% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
9 fewer hedge funds hold ERNA compared to a year ago (-39% 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 — 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 (1 trimmed + 3 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: 5 → 1 → 3 → 3. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 50% conviction (2yr+)
■ 36% medium
■ 14% new
7 out of 14 hedge funds have held ERNA 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 — ~3 new funds/quarter
7 → 5 → 1 → 3 → 3 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 1 → 3 → 3. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 57% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 57% veterans
■ 14% 1-2yr
■ 29% new
Of 14 current holders: 8 (57%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100
12% from top-100 AUM funds
5 of 14 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 12% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 1.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.