Based on 334 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row
For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KB 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
334 hedge funds hold KB 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 — +42% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+99 new funds entered over the past year (+42% 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 — 65% buying
212 buying112 selling
Last quarter: 212 funds were net buyers (73 opened a brand new position + 139 added to an existing one). Only 112 were sellers (83 trimmed + 29 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+19 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KB position: 57 → 37 → 54 → 73. 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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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 49% conviction (2yr+)
■ 25% medium
■ 25% new
164 out of 334 hedge funds have held KB 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
31 → 57 → 37 → 54 → 73 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 57 → 37 → 54 → 73. A growing number of institutions are discovering KB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 56% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 56% veterans
■ 13% 1-2yr
■ 31% new
Of 338 current holders: 188 (56%) 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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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds
47% from top-100 AUM funds
47 of 334 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in KB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.