Based on 281 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NCNO 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
281 hedge funds hold NCNO 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 — +5% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+13 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying
168 buying164 selling
Last quarter: 168 funds bought or added vs 164 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~68 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 46 → 62 → 63 → 68. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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42% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 42% conviction (2yr+)
■ 29% medium
■ 29% new
118 out of 281 hedge funds have held NCNO 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
55 → 46 → 62 → 63 → 68 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 46 → 62 → 63 → 68. A growing number of institutions are discovering NCNO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 51% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 51% veterans
■ 18% 1-2yr
■ 31% new
Of 286 current holders: 146 (51%) 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 — 33% AUM from major funds
33% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 281 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% 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.