Based on 98 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added SDG 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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High ownership — 85% of 3.0Y peak
85% of all-time peak
98 funds currently hold this stock — 85% of the 3.0-year high of 115 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 8% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
9 fewer hedge funds hold SDG 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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More sellers than buyers — 44% buying
31 buying40 selling
Last quarter: 40 funds reduced or exited vs 31 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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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: 14 → 3 → 9 → 7. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 67% conviction (2yr+)
■ 24% medium
■ 8% new
66 out of 98 hedge funds have held SDG 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
11 → 14 → 3 → 9 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 14 → 3 → 9 → 7. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 68% veterans
■ 12% 1-2yr
■ 19% new
Of 98 current holders: 67 (68%) 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 — 23% AUM from major funds
23% from top-100 AUM funds
14 of 98 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 23% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.