Based on 119 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NUEM 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
119 hedge funds hold NUEM 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 — +10% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+11 new funds entered over the past year (+10% 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
50 buying52 selling
Last quarter: 52 funds reduced or exited vs 50 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 — ~15 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 21 → 11 → 15. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 57% conviction (2yr+)
■ 23% medium
■ 20% new
68 out of 119 hedge funds have held NUEM 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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Value +18% but shares only +2% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +18%, but actual share count only changed +2%. 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 — ~15 new funds/quarter
15 → 7 → 21 → 11 → 15 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 21 → 11 → 15. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 56% veterans vs 24% newcomers
■ 56% veterans
■ 19% 1-2yr
■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 119 holders: 67 (56%) are 2+ year veterans, 23 entered 1–2 years ago, and 29 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds
25% from top-100 AUM funds
14 of 119 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.