Based on 77 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 FLQL 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
77 hedge funds hold FLQL 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+11 new funds entered over the past year (+17% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying
43 buying25 selling
Last quarter: 43 funds were net buyers (8 opened a brand new position + 35 added to an existing one). Only 25 were sellers (22 trimmed + 3 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~8 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 10 → 12 → 12 → 8. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 60% conviction (2yr+)
■ 23% medium
■ 17% new
46 out of 77 hedge funds have held FLQL 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 — ~8 new funds/quarter
9 → 10 → 12 → 12 → 8 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 12 → 12 → 8. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 61% veterans
■ 16% 1-2yr
■ 23% new
Of 77 current holders: 47 (61%) 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 — 70% AUM from top-100 funds
70% from top-100 AUM funds
15 of 77 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 70% of total institutional value in FLQL. 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 3.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.