Based on 54 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ESEA 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
54 hedge funds hold ESEA 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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Fast accumulation — +50% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+18 new funds entered over the past year (+50% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 65% buying
33 buying18 selling
Last quarter: 33 funds were net buyers (13 opened a brand new position + 20 added to an existing one). Only 18 were sellers (11 trimmed + 7 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~13 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 2 → 17 → 16 → 13. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 33% long-term, 44% new
■ 33% conviction (2yr+)
■ 22% medium
■ 44% new
Of the 54 current holders: 18 (33%) held >2 years, 12 held 1–2 years, and 24 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Growing discovery — still being found
5 → 2 → 17 → 16 → 13 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 2 → 17 → 16 → 13. A growing number of institutions are discovering ESEA each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 52% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 52% veterans
■ 7% 1-2yr
■ 41% new
Of 54 current holders: 28 (52%) 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 — 16% AUM from top-100
16% from top-100 AUM funds
12 of 54 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 16% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
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out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.1/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.