Based on 31 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ONLN positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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Below peak — only 69% of 3.0Y high
69% of all-time peak
Only 31 funds hold ONLN today versus a peak of 45 funds at 2023 Q2 — just 69% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 11% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
4 fewer hedge funds hold ONLN compared to a year ago (-11% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 27% buying
10 buying27 selling
Last quarter: 27 funds sold vs only 10 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~5 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 8 → 6 → 5. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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84% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 84% conviction (2yr+)
■ 6% medium
■ 10% new
26 out of 31 hedge funds have held ONLN 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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Steady discovery — ~5 new funds/quarter
5 → 3 → 8 → 6 → 5 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 8 → 6 → 5. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 87% veterans vs 10% newcomers
■ 87% veterans
■ 3% 1-2yr
■ 10% new
Entry-cohort mix of 31 holders: 27 (87%) are 2+ year veterans, 1 entered 1–2 years ago, and 3 (10%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 70% AUM from top-100 funds
70% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 30 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 70% of total institutional value in ONLN. 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 2.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.