Based on 126 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added KXI 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 (95% of max)
95% of all-time peak
126 hedge funds hold KXI 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 KXI is almost the same as a year ago (+3 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying
50 buying52 selling
Last quarter: 52 funds reduced or exited vs 50 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~20 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 25 → 12 → 19 → 20. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 67% conviction (2yr+)
■ 16% medium
■ 17% new
85 out of 126 hedge funds have held KXI 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 — ~20 new funds/quarter
21 → 25 → 12 → 19 → 20 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 12 → 19 → 20. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 17% newcomers
■ 71% veterans
■ 11% 1-2yr
■ 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 126 holders: 90 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 14 entered 1–2 years ago, and 22 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 74% AUM from top-100 funds
74% from top-100 AUM funds
21 of 126 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 74% of total institutional value in KXI. 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 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.