Based on 482 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their EXP positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (98% of max)
98% of all-time peak
482 hedge funds hold EXP 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding EXP is almost the same as a year ago (+11 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying
236 buying249 selling
Last quarter: 249 funds reduced or exited vs 236 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-14 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 77 → 65 → 78 → 64. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 64% conviction (2yr+)
■ 18% medium
■ 18% new
310 out of 482 hedge funds have held EXP 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 — ~64 new funds/quarter
74 → 77 → 65 → 78 → 64 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 77 → 65 → 78 → 64. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 22% newcomers
■ 67% veterans
■ 11% 1-2yr
■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 494 holders: 331 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 55 entered 1–2 years ago, and 108 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds
44% from top-100 AUM funds
54 of 479 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in EXP. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.