Based on 1 hedge funds · latest filing: 2024 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ICPT positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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Below peak — only 1% of 3.0Y high
1% of all-time peak
Only 1 funds hold ICPT today versus a peak of 146 funds at 2023 Q3 — just 1% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 99% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
130 fewer hedge funds hold ICPT compared to a year ago (-99% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 1% buying
1 buying146 selling
Last quarter: 146 funds sold vs only 1 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-51 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 23 → 17 → 52 → 1. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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Steady discovery — ~1 new funds/quarter
18 → 23 → 17 → 52 → 1 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 23 → 17 → 52 → 1. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
Exit risk score 2.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.