Based on 2 hedge funds · latest filing: 2006 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their FILE 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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Below peak — only 2% of 3.0Y high
2% of all-time peak
Only 2 funds hold FILE today versus a peak of 87 funds at 2006 Q3 — just 2% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 98% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
80 fewer hedge funds hold FILE compared to a year ago (-98% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 2% buying
2 buying87 selling
Last quarter: 87 funds sold vs only 2 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-19 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 5 → 21 → 2. 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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Steady discovery — ~2 new funds/quarter
14 → 9 → 5 → 21 → 2 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 5 → 21 → 2. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
Exit risk score 2.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.