Based on 136 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 NBN 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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At the ownership peak (96% of max)
96% of all-time peak
136 hedge funds hold NBN 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding NBN is almost the same as a year ago (-2 funds, -1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 42% buying
52 buying72 selling
Last quarter: 72 funds reduced or exited vs 52 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-10 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 18 → 22 → 28 → 18. 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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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 49% conviction (2yr+)
■ 25% medium
■ 26% new
67 out of 136 hedge funds have held NBN 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
38 → 18 → 22 → 28 → 18 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 22 → 28 → 18. A growing number of institutions are discovering NBN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 53% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 53% veterans
■ 12% 1-2yr
■ 35% new
Of 136 current holders: 72 (53%) 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 — 39% AUM from major funds
39% from top-100 AUM funds
29 of 136 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.