Based on 231 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NMAX 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
231 hedge funds hold NMAX 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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Fast accumulation — +44% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+71 new funds entered over the past year (+44% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying
109 buying71 selling
Last quarter: 109 funds were net buyers (45 opened a brand new position + 64 added to an existing one). Only 71 were sellers (39 trimmed + 32 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~45 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 51 → 42 → 50 → 45. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 41% entered in last year
■ 2% conviction (2yr+)
■ 57% medium
■ 41% new
Only 5 funds (2%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Value +227% but shares only +16% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +227%, but actual share count only changed +16%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~45 new funds/quarter
136 → 51 → 42 → 50 → 45 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 51 → 42 → 50 → 45. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Early stage — 89% of holders entered in last year
■ 2% veterans
■ 9% 1-2yr
■ 89% new
Of 239 current holders: 213 (89%) entered in the past year, only 5 (2%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Elite ownership — 73% AUM from top-100 funds
73% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 231 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 73% of total institutional value in NMAX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.5
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.5/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.