Based on 44 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added NZAC 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
44 hedge funds hold NZAC 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 — +29% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+10 new funds entered over the past year (+29% 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 — 75% buying
27 buying9 selling
Last quarter: 27 funds were net buyers (7 opened a brand new position + 20 added to an existing one). Only 9 were sellers (6 trimmed + 3 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~7 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 4 → 10 → 2 → 7. 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+)
■ 16% medium
■ 27% new
25 out of 44 hedge funds have held NZAC 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
3 → 4 → 10 → 2 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 4 → 10 → 2 → 7. NZAC 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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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 27% newcomers
■ 55% veterans
■ 18% 1-2yr
■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 44 holders: 24 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 8 entered 1–2 years ago, and 12 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 86% AUM from top-100 funds
86% from top-100 AUM funds
12 of 43 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 86% of total institutional value in NZAC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.