Based on 33 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SCJ 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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Below peak — only 69% of 3.0Y high
69% of all-time peak
Only 33 funds hold SCJ today versus a peak of 48 funds at 2023 Q2 — just 69% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 8% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
3 fewer hedge funds hold SCJ compared to a year ago (-8% 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 — 52% buying
14 buying13 selling
Last quarter: 14 funds bought or added vs 13 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 — ~4 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 6 → 3 → 6 → 4. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 48% conviction (2yr+)
■ 30% medium
■ 21% new
16 out of 33 hedge funds have held SCJ 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 — ~4 new funds/quarter
9 → 6 → 3 → 6 → 4 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 3 → 6 → 4. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 55% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 55% veterans
■ 12% 1-2yr
■ 33% new
Of 33 current holders: 18 (55%) 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 — 32% AUM from major funds
32% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 33 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 2.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.