Based on 250 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HOPE 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
250 hedge funds hold HOPE 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding HOPE is almost the same as a year ago (+6 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying
134 buying91 selling
Last quarter: 134 funds were net buyers (34 opened a brand new position + 100 added to an existing one). Only 91 were sellers (58 trimmed + 33 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~34 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 23 → 30 → 37 → 34. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 66% conviction (2yr+)
■ 14% medium
■ 20% new
164 out of 250 hedge funds have held HOPE 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
35 → 23 → 30 → 37 → 34 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 23 → 30 → 37 → 34. A growing number of institutions are discovering HOPE each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 21% newcomers
■ 68% veterans
■ 11% 1-2yr
■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 250 holders: 170 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 27 entered 1–2 years ago, and 53 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds
41% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 250 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in HOPE. 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 3.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.