Based on 96 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 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 LCTD 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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At the ownership peak (99% of max)
99% of all-time peak
96 hedge funds hold LCTD 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 LCTD is almost the same as a year ago (+2 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying
48 buying55 selling
Last quarter: 55 funds reduced or exited vs 48 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 — ~14 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 11 → 13 → 17 → 14. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 51% conviction (2yr+)
■ 28% medium
■ 21% new
49 out of 96 hedge funds have held LCTD 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
12 → 11 → 13 → 17 → 14 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 13 → 17 → 14. A growing number of institutions are discovering LCTD each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 50% veterans vs 25% newcomers
■ 50% veterans
■ 25% 1-2yr
■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 96 holders: 48 (50%) are 2+ year veterans, 24 entered 1–2 years ago, and 24 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds
61% from top-100 AUM funds
12 of 96 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in LCTD. 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 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.