Based on 255 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 HLIT 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 (99% of max)
99% of all-time peak
255 hedge funds hold HLIT 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 — +6% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+14 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying
134 buying146 selling
Last quarter: 146 funds reduced or exited vs 134 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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More new buyers each quarter (+13 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HLIT position: 42 → 47 → 43 → 56. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 60% conviction (2yr+)
■ 17% medium
■ 23% new
154 out of 255 hedge funds have held HLIT 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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Value +90% but shares only +4% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +90%, but actual share count only changed +4%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found
42 → 42 → 47 → 43 → 56 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 42 → 47 → 43 → 56. A growing number of institutions are discovering HLIT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 25% newcomers
■ 65% veterans
■ 10% 1-2yr
■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 260 holders: 170 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 26 entered 1–2 years ago, and 64 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds
64% from top-100 AUM funds
52 of 254 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in HLIT. 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 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.