Based on 52 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
52 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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Fast accumulation — +27% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+11 new funds entered over the past year (+27% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 79% buying
31 buying8 selling
Last quarter: 31 funds were net buyers (10 opened a brand new position + 21 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (7 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: 6 → 8 → 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 — 37% long-term, 29% new
■ 37% conviction (2yr+)
■ 35% medium
■ 29% new
Of the 52 current holders: 19 (37%) held >2 years, 18 held 1–2 years, and 15 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 → 6 → 8 → 3 → 10 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 8 → 3 → 10. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 42% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 42% veterans
■ 15% 1-2yr
■ 42% new
Of 52 current holders: 22 (42%) 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
11 of 52 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 3.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.