Based on 169 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added IBMO 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
169 hedge funds hold IBMO 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 IBMO is almost the same as a year ago (-2 funds, -1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying
85 buying57 selling
Last quarter: 85 funds were net buyers (18 opened a brand new position + 67 added to an existing one). Only 57 were sellers (40 trimmed + 17 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~18 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 8 → 14 → 16 → 18. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 54% conviction (2yr+)
■ 29% medium
■ 17% new
92 out of 169 hedge funds have held IBMO 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in
24 → 8 → 14 → 16 → 18 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 8 → 14 → 16 → 18. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 47% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 47% veterans
■ 24% 1-2yr
■ 29% new
Of 169 current holders: 79 (47%) 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 — 27% AUM from major funds
27% from top-100 AUM funds
12 of 169 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 27% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.