Based on 644 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row
For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ESGV 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
644 hedge funds hold ESGV 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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Steady growth — +20% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+108 new funds entered over the past year (+20% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying
309 buying220 selling
Last quarter: 309 funds bought or added vs 220 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+20 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ESGV position: 53 → 67 → 58 → 78. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 57% conviction (2yr+)
■ 23% medium
■ 21% new
364 out of 644 hedge funds have held ESGV 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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Growing discovery — still being found
73 → 53 → 67 → 58 → 78 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 53 → 67 → 58 → 78. A growing number of institutions are discovering ESGV each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 55% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 55% veterans
■ 15% 1-2yr
■ 30% new
Of 644 current holders: 356 (55%) 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 — 28% AUM from major funds
28% from top-100 AUM funds
23 of 644 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.