Based on 170 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row
For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NUKZ 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
170 hedge funds hold NUKZ 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 — +150% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+102 new funds entered over the past year (+150% 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 — 70% buying
106 buying46 selling
Last quarter: 106 funds were net buyers (34 opened a brand new position + 72 added to an existing one). Only 46 were sellers (27 trimmed + 19 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~34 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 43 → 44 → 37 → 34. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 51% entered in last year
■ 2% conviction (2yr+)
■ 46% medium
■ 51% new
Only 4 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
39 → 43 → 44 → 37 → 34 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 43 → 44 → 37 → 34. NUKZ is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Early stage — 81% of holders entered in last year
■ 2% veterans
■ 17% 1-2yr
■ 81% new
Of 173 current holders: 140 (81%) entered in the past year, only 3 (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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Smaller funds dominant — 7% AUM from top-100
7% from top-100 AUM funds
14 of 169 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 7% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
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Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.5/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.