Based on 29 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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No change last quarter
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak
94% of all-time peak
29 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 31 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 6% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
2 fewer hedge funds hold QAT compared to a year ago (-6% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying
18 buying11 selling
Last quarter: 18 funds were net buyers (7 opened a brand new position + 11 added to an existing one). Only 11 were sellers (4 trimmed + 7 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: 3 → 5 → 7 → 7. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 55% conviction (2yr+)
■ 17% medium
■ 28% new
16 out of 29 hedge funds have held QAT 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 — ~7 new funds/quarter
5 → 3 → 5 → 7 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 5 → 7 → 7. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 28% newcomers
■ 66% veterans
■ 7% 1-2yr
■ 28% new
Entry-cohort mix of 29 holders: 19 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 2 entered 1–2 years ago, and 8 (28%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 15% AUM from top-100
15% from top-100 AUM funds
8 of 28 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 15% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.