Based on 222 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SEZL 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 (96% of max)
96% of all-time peak
222 hedge funds hold SEZL 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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Fast accumulation — +69% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+91 new funds entered over the past year (+69% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying
147 buying97 selling
Last quarter: 147 funds were net buyers (48 opened a brand new position + 99 added to an existing one). Only 97 were sellers (54 trimmed + 43 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 117 → 56 → 54 → 48. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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Mostly new holders — 45% entered in last year
■ 11% conviction (2yr+)
■ 44% medium
■ 45% new
Only 25 funds (11%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
35 → 117 → 56 → 54 → 48 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 117 → 56 → 54 → 48. SEZL is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Early stage — 61% of holders entered in last year
■ 6% veterans
■ 33% 1-2yr
■ 61% new
Of 232 current holders: 141 (61%) entered in the past year, only 15 (6%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds
35% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 218 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.2/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.