Based on 221 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SAH 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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At the ownership peak (99% of max)
99% of all-time peak
221 hedge funds hold SAH 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 — +11% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+22 new funds entered over the past year (+11% 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 — 50% buying
111 buying113 selling
Last quarter: 111 funds bought or added vs 113 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 — ~38 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 40 → 39 → 35 → 38. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 63% conviction (2yr+)
■ 18% medium
■ 19% new
140 out of 221 hedge funds have held SAH 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 — ~38 new funds/quarter
35 → 40 → 39 → 35 → 38 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 40 → 39 → 35 → 38. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers
■ 68% veterans
■ 9% 1-2yr
■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 222 holders: 152 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 20 entered 1–2 years ago, and 50 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds
38% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 221 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.
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.