Based on 540 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 MUSA 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
540 hedge funds hold MUSA 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 — +9% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+43 new funds entered over the past year (+9% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying
260 buying276 selling
Last quarter: 276 funds reduced or exited vs 260 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 — ~96 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 81 → 67 → 101 → 96. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 59% conviction (2yr+)
■ 19% medium
■ 21% new
321 out of 540 hedge funds have held MUSA 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 (+19% value, -2% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional MUSA holdings rose +19% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found
63 → 81 → 67 → 101 → 96 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 81 → 67 → 101 → 96. A growing number of institutions are discovering MUSA each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 23% newcomers
■ 65% veterans
■ 12% 1-2yr
■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 551 holders: 356 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 67 entered 1–2 years ago, and 128 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds
42% from top-100 AUM funds
52 of 536 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in MUSA. 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.