Based on 105 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LPTH 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 (100% of max)
100% of all-time peak
105 hedge funds hold LPTH 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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Fast accumulation — +162% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+65 new funds entered over the past year (+162% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying
75 buying45 selling
Last quarter: 75 funds were net buyers (41 opened a brand new position + 34 added to an existing one). Only 45 were sellers (26 trimmed + 19 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~41 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 5 → 7 → 46 → 41. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 32% long-term, 54% new
■ 32% conviction (2yr+)
■ 13% medium
■ 54% new
Of the 105 current holders: 34 (32%) held >2 years, 14 held 1–2 years, and 57 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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Value +113% but shares only +56% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +113%, but actual share count only changed +56%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in
12 → 5 → 7 → 46 → 41 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 7 → 46 → 41. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 49% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 49% veterans
■ 2% 1-2yr
■ 50% new
Of 113 current holders: 55 (49%) 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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Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds
20% from top-100 AUM funds
15 of 105 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
6.4
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 6.4/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.