Based on 254 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 SEM 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 (95% of max)
95% of all-time peak
254 hedge funds hold SEM 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 SEM is almost the same as a year ago (+2 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying
135 buying129 selling
Last quarter: 135 funds bought or added vs 129 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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More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SEM position: 43 → 37 → 46 → 54. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 61% conviction (2yr+)
■ 21% medium
■ 18% new
154 out of 254 hedge funds have held SEM 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
45 → 43 → 37 → 46 → 54 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 43 → 37 → 46 → 54. A growing number of institutions are discovering SEM each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 67% veterans
■ 11% 1-2yr
■ 22% new
Of 254 current holders: 171 (67%) 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 — 47% AUM from top-100 funds
47% from top-100 AUM funds
37 of 254 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in SEM. 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 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.