Based on 623 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their LII 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 (95% of max)
95% of all-time peak
623 hedge funds hold LII 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 LII is almost the same as a year ago (-5 funds, -1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying
322 buying309 selling
Last quarter: 322 funds bought or added vs 309 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-10 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 83 → 106 → 90 → 80. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 62% conviction (2yr+)
■ 20% medium
■ 18% new
387 out of 623 hedge funds have held LII 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 — ~80 new funds/quarter
87 → 83 → 106 → 90 → 80 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 83 → 106 → 90 → 80. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 23% newcomers
■ 65% veterans
■ 13% 1-2yr
■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 632 holders: 408 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 81 entered 1–2 years ago, and 143 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds
48% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 622 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in LII. 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.