Based on 16 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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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Below peak — only 39% of 3.0Y high
39% of all-time peak
Only 16 funds hold LVLU today versus a peak of 41 funds at 2023 Q2 — just 39% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 45% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
13 fewer hedge funds hold LVLU compared to a year ago (-45% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying
7 buying7 selling
Last quarter: 7 funds bought or added vs 7 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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Steady new buyers — ~4 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 3 → 3 → 4. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 62% conviction (2yr+)
■ 12% medium
■ 25% new
10 out of 16 hedge funds have held LVLU 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+141% value, -1% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional LVLU holdings rose +141% even though funds reduced share count by 1%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Steady discovery — ~4 new funds/quarter
2 → 3 → 3 → 3 → 4 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 3 → 3 → 4. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 25% newcomers
■ 62% veterans
■ 12% 1-2yr
■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 16 holders: 10 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 2 entered 1–2 years ago, and 4 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds
51% from top-100 AUM funds
6 of 16 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in LVLU. 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 1.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.