Based on 1333 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added GIS 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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High ownership — 85% of 3.0Y peak
85% of all-time peak
1,333 funds currently hold this stock — 85% of the 3.0-year high of 1,571 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
108 fewer hedge funds hold GIS compared to a year ago (-7% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying
742 buying606 selling
Last quarter: 742 funds bought or added vs 606 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+53 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new GIS position: 125 → 174 → 150 → 203. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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73% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 73% conviction (2yr+)
■ 13% medium
■ 15% new
969 out of 1,333 hedge funds have held GIS 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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Growing discovery — still being found
125 → 125 → 174 → 150 → 203 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 125 → 174 → 150 → 203. A growing number of institutions are discovering GIS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 16% newcomers
■ 74% veterans
■ 9% 1-2yr
■ 16% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,377 holders: 1,021 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 129 entered 1–2 years ago, and 227 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds
65% from top-100 AUM funds
71 of 1324 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in GIS. 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 2.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.