Based on 221 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their NAVI 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
221 funds currently hold this stock — 89% of the 3.0-year high of 248 funds (reached 2023 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding NAVI is almost the same as a year ago (-7 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying
102 buying117 selling
Last quarter: 117 funds reduced or exited vs 102 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 — ~31 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 27 → 24 → 34 → 31. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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75% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 75% conviction (2yr+)
■ 16% medium
■ 9% new
166 out of 221 hedge funds have held NAVI 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
29 → 27 → 24 → 34 → 31 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 27 → 24 → 34 → 31. A growing number of institutions are discovering NAVI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 78% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 78% veterans
■ 10% 1-2yr
■ 12% new
Of 227 current holders: 177 (78%) 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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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds
36% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 221 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.