Based on 5 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MSTI 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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Below peak — only 62% of 3.0Y high
62% of all-time peak
Only 5 funds hold MSTI today versus a peak of 8 funds at 2024 Q4 — just 62% 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 — 17% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
1 fewer hedge funds hold MSTI compared to a year ago (-17% 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 — 67% buying
2 buying1 selling
Last quarter: 2 funds were net buyers (1 opened a brand new position + 1 added to an existing one). Only 1 were sellers (1 trimmed + 0 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~1 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 1 → 0 → 1 → 1. 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+)
■ 40% medium
■ 20% new
2 out of 5 hedge funds have held MSTI 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 — ~1 new funds/quarter
0 → 1 → 0 → 1 → 1 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 1 → 0 → 1 → 1. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 20% newcomers
■ 60% veterans
■ 20% 1-2yr
■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 5 holders: 3 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 1 entered 1–2 years ago, and 1 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100
0% from top-100 AUM funds
1 of 5 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 0% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 1.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.