Based on 397 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added POWL 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
397 hedge funds hold POWL 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 — +21% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+70 new funds entered over the past year (+21% 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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Slight buying edge — 52% buying
219 buying203 selling
Last quarter: 219 funds bought or added vs 203 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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Steady new buyers — ~74 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 63 → 73 → 75 → 74. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 38% long-term, 30% new
■ 38% conviction (2yr+)
■ 33% medium
■ 30% new
Of the 397 current holders: 149 (38%) held >2 years, 130 held 1–2 years, and 118 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Steady discovery — ~74 new funds/quarter
73 → 63 → 73 → 75 → 74 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 63 → 73 → 75 → 74. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 42% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 42% veterans
■ 20% 1-2yr
■ 37% new
Of 414 current holders: 175 (42%) 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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Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds
38% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 397 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.