Based on 315 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 PI 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 (96% of max)
96% of all-time peak
315 hedge funds hold PI 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+21 new funds entered over the past year (+7% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 59% buying
189 buying132 selling
Last quarter: 189 funds bought or added vs 132 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+18 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new PI position: 77 → 63 → 48 → 66. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 51% conviction (2yr+)
■ 28% medium
■ 21% new
161 out of 315 hedge funds have held PI 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 +43% but shares only +17% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +43%, but actual share count only changed +17%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
66 → 77 → 63 → 48 → 66 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 77 → 63 → 48 → 66. PI 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 — 59% veterans vs 23% newcomers
■ 59% veterans
■ 18% 1-2yr
■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 331 holders: 195 (59%) are 2+ year veterans, 61 entered 1–2 years ago, and 75 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds
65% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 314 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in PI. 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 3.3/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.