Based on 153 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their REZ 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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High ownership — 93% of 3.0Y peak
93% of all-time peak
153 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 164 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
11 fewer hedge funds hold REZ compared to a year ago (-7% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying
69 buying66 selling
Last quarter: 69 funds bought or added vs 66 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 — ~17 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 21 → 22 → 16 → 17. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 59% conviction (2yr+)
■ 24% medium
■ 17% new
90 out of 153 hedge funds have held REZ 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
36 → 21 → 22 → 16 → 17 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 22 → 16 → 17. REZ 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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Deep conviction — 59% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 59% veterans
■ 15% 1-2yr
■ 26% new
Of 153 current holders: 90 (59%) 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 — 28% AUM from major funds
28% from top-100 AUM funds
14 of 153 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.