Based on 23 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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At the ownership peak (100% of max)
100% of all-time peak
23 hedge funds hold KWT 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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Steady growth — +15% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+3 new funds entered over the past year (+15% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 64% buying
14 buying8 selling
Last quarter: 14 funds were net buyers (6 opened a brand new position + 8 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (2 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~6 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 5 → 5 → 5 → 6. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 39% long-term, 39% new
■ 39% conviction (2yr+)
■ 22% medium
■ 39% new
Of the 23 current holders: 9 (39%) held >2 years, 5 held 1–2 years, and 9 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Steady discovery — ~6 new funds/quarter
3 → 5 → 5 → 5 → 6 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 5 → 5 → 6. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 43% veterans vs 39% newcomers
■ 43% veterans
■ 17% 1-2yr
■ 39% new
Entry-cohort mix of 23 holders: 10 (43%) are 2+ year veterans, 4 entered 1–2 years ago, and 9 (39%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds
47% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 23 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in KWT. 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.