Based on 1016 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MBB 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
1,016 hedge funds hold MBB 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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Steady growth — +11% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+101 new funds entered over the past year (+11% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying
615 buying399 selling
Last quarter: 615 funds were net buyers (124 opened a brand new position + 491 added to an existing one). Only 399 were sellers (287 trimmed + 112 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-44 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 100 → 102 → 168 → 124. 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 57% conviction (2yr+)
■ 23% medium
■ 20% new
580 out of 1,016 hedge funds have held MBB 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
127 → 100 → 102 → 168 → 124 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 100 → 102 → 168 → 124. A growing number of institutions are discovering MBB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 61% veterans
■ 14% 1-2yr
■ 24% new
Of 1,021 current holders: 625 (61%) 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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Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds
60% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 1016 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in MBB. 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.