Based on 77 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their METCB 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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High ownership — 89% of 3.0Y peak
89% of all-time peak
77 funds currently hold this stock — 89% of the 3.0-year high of 87 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 11% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
10 fewer hedge funds hold METCB compared to a year ago (-11% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying
44 buying29 selling
Last quarter: 44 funds were net buyers (10 opened a brand new position + 34 added to an existing one). Only 29 were sellers (18 trimmed + 11 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~10 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 21 → 18 → 12 → 10. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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40% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 40% conviction (2yr+)
■ 35% medium
■ 25% new
31 out of 77 hedge funds have held METCB 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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Saturation — most institutions already know this story
15 → 21 → 18 → 12 → 10 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 18 → 12 → 10. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.
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Veteran-anchored — 47% veterans vs 35% newcomers
■ 47% veterans
■ 18% 1-2yr
■ 35% new
Entry-cohort mix of 77 holders: 36 (47%) are 2+ year veterans, 14 entered 1–2 years ago, and 27 (35%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 18% AUM from top-100
18% from top-100 AUM funds
24 of 77 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 18% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.