Based on 12 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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No change last quarter
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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High ownership — 92% of 3.0Y peak
92% of all-time peak
12 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 13 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding KVLE is almost the same as a year ago (+0 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 73% buying
8 buying3 selling
Last quarter: 8 funds were net buyers (2 opened a brand new position + 6 added to an existing one). Only 3 were sellers (1 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~2 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 4 → 1 → 3 → 2. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 50% conviction (2yr+)
■ 33% medium
■ 17% new
6 out of 12 hedge funds have held KVLE 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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Steady discovery — ~2 new funds/quarter
1 → 4 → 1 → 3 → 2 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 4 → 1 → 3 → 2. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 50% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 50% veterans
■ 17% 1-2yr
■ 33% new
Of 12 current holders: 6 (50%) 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 — 78% AUM from top-100 funds
78% from top-100 AUM funds
3 of 12 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 78% of total institutional value in KVLE. 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 3.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.