Based on 203 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PFBC 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 (98% of max)
98% of all-time peak
203 hedge funds hold PFBC 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding PFBC is almost the same as a year ago (+0 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 45% buying
90 buying108 selling
Last quarter: 108 funds reduced or exited vs 90 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 — ~28 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 22 → 16 → 25 → 28. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 67% conviction (2yr+)
■ 19% medium
■ 14% new
136 out of 203 hedge funds have held PFBC 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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Growing discovery — still being found
19 → 22 → 16 → 25 → 28 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 22 → 16 → 25 → 28. A growing number of institutions are discovering PFBC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 72% veterans
■ 12% 1-2yr
■ 16% new
Of 203 current holders: 146 (72%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds
53% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 203 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in PFBC. 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 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.