Based on 111 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FAD 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
111 hedge funds hold FAD 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 — +46% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+35 new funds entered over the past year (+46% 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 — 66% buying
59 buying31 selling
Last quarter: 59 funds were net buyers (20 opened a brand new position + 39 added to an existing one). Only 31 were sellers (24 trimmed + 7 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~20 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 18 → 17 → 20. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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45% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 45% conviction (2yr+)
■ 24% medium
■ 31% new
50 out of 111 hedge funds have held FAD 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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Value +48% but shares only +20% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +48%, but actual share count only changed +20%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found
12 → 9 → 18 → 17 → 20 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 18 → 17 → 20. A growing number of institutions are discovering FAD each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 48% veterans vs 36% newcomers
■ 48% veterans
■ 16% 1-2yr
■ 36% new
Entry-cohort mix of 111 holders: 53 (48%) are 2+ year veterans, 18 entered 1–2 years ago, and 40 (36%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds
57% from top-100 AUM funds
15 of 111 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in FAD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.