Based on 334 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added FEZ 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
334 hedge funds hold FEZ 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 — +45% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+103 new funds entered over the past year (+45% 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 — 62% buying
190 buying118 selling
Last quarter: 190 funds were net buyers (48 opened a brand new position + 142 added to an existing one). Only 118 were sellers (88 trimmed + 30 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~48 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 88 → 74 → 49 → 48. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 50% conviction (2yr+)
■ 28% medium
■ 22% new
167 out of 334 hedge funds have held FEZ 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
38 → 88 → 74 → 49 → 48 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 88 → 74 → 49 → 48. FEZ is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 59% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 59% veterans
■ 11% 1-2yr
■ 30% new
Of 348 current holders: 207 (59%) 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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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds
51% from top-100 AUM funds
22 of 334 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in FEZ. 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.