Based on 23 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · 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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High ownership — 82% of 3.0Y peak
82% of all-time peak
23 funds currently hold this stock — 82% of the 3.0-year high of 28 funds (reached 2023 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 18% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
5 fewer hedge funds hold LSAF compared to a year ago (-18% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 40% buying
10 buying15 selling
Last quarter: 15 funds reduced or exited vs 10 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 — ~6 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 1 → 2 → 4 → 6. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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74% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 74% conviction (2yr+)
■ 17% medium
■ 9% new
17 out of 23 hedge funds have held LSAF 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 — ~6 new funds/quarter
6 → 1 → 2 → 4 → 6 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 1 → 2 → 4 → 6. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 78% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 78% veterans
■ 9% 1-2yr
■ 13% new
Of 23 current holders: 18 (78%) 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 — 32% AUM from major funds
32% from top-100 AUM funds
5 of 23 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.