Based on 225 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SFL 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
225 hedge funds hold SFL 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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Steady growth — +15% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+29 new funds entered over the past year (+15% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying
135 buying87 selling
Last quarter: 135 funds were net buyers (42 opened a brand new position + 93 added to an existing one). Only 87 were sellers (55 trimmed + 32 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~42 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 27 → 41 → 41 → 42. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 55% conviction (2yr+)
■ 25% medium
■ 20% new
124 out of 225 hedge funds have held SFL 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 → 27 → 41 → 41 → 42 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 27 → 41 → 41 → 42. A growing number of institutions are discovering SFL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 21% newcomers
■ 66% veterans
■ 13% 1-2yr
■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 231 holders: 152 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 31 entered 1–2 years ago, and 48 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds
61% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 224 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in SFL. 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 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.