Based on 238 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SBH 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
238 hedge funds hold SBH 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding SBH is almost the same as a year ago (+3 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying
126 buying124 selling
Last quarter: 126 funds bought or added vs 124 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 — ~45 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 35 → 30 → 46 → 45. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 68% conviction (2yr+)
■ 16% medium
■ 16% new
162 out of 238 hedge funds have held SBH 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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Growing discovery — still being found
38 → 35 → 30 → 46 → 45 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 35 → 30 → 46 → 45. A growing number of institutions are discovering SBH each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 75% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 75% veterans
■ 8% 1-2yr
■ 18% new
Of 240 current holders: 180 (75%) 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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Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds
52% from top-100 AUM funds
36 of 238 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in SBH. 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 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.