Based on 241 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 FEX 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
241 hedge funds hold FEX 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+36 new funds entered over the past year (+18% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying
84 buying95 selling
Last quarter: 95 funds reduced or exited vs 84 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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Steady new buyers — ~24 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 15 → 25 → 25 → 24. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 66% conviction (2yr+)
■ 18% medium
■ 17% new
158 out of 241 hedge funds have held FEX 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 +19% but shares only +4% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +19%, but actual share count only changed +4%. 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
23 → 15 → 25 → 25 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 25 → 25 → 24. A growing number of institutions are discovering FEX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 22% newcomers
■ 68% veterans
■ 11% 1-2yr
■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 241 holders: 163 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 26 entered 1–2 years ago, and 52 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds
48% from top-100 AUM funds
22 of 241 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in FEX. 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 3.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.