Based on 49 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 HLAL 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
49 hedge funds hold HLAL 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 — +20% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+8 new funds entered over the past year (+20% 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 — 81% buying
30 buying7 selling
Last quarter: 30 funds were net buyers (10 opened a brand new position + 20 added to an existing one). Only 7 were sellers (6 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HLAL position: 5 → 6 → 3 → 10. 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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Mixed — 39% long-term, 27% new
■ 39% conviction (2yr+)
■ 35% medium
■ 27% new
Of the 49 current holders: 19 (39%) held >2 years, 17 held 1–2 years, and 13 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Steady discovery — ~10 new funds/quarter
7 → 5 → 6 → 3 → 10 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 6 → 3 → 10. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 45% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 45% veterans
■ 16% 1-2yr
■ 39% new
Of 49 current holders: 22 (45%) 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 — 29% AUM from major funds
29% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 49 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.