Based on 38 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed this position than added to it. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (97% of max)
97% of all-time peak
38 hedge funds hold this stock 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 'crowded trade' — high ownership doesn't mean safe.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding this stock is almost the same as a year ago (+1 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — the institutional base is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying
18 buying20 selling
Last quarter: 20 funds reduced or exited vs 18 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 — ~5 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 5 → 7 → 4 → 5. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 63% conviction (2yr+)
■ 21% medium
■ 16% new
24 out of 38 hedge funds have held this stock for over 2 years without selling. Long-term holders are harder to shake out during market dips — they represent a stable ownership base that reduces the risk of sudden mass selling.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
7 → 5 → 7 → 4 → 5 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 7 → 4 → 5. The stock is well-known in the hedge fund world but new entries are declining. The easy phase of institutional discovery may be behind us.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 63% veterans
■ 5% 1-2yr
■ 32% new
Of 38 current holders: 24 (63%) 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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Strong quality — 26% from major AUM funds
26% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 38 current holders rank in the top 100 by AUM. A meaningful share of the ownership base comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.