Based on 30 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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No change last quarter
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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High ownership — 77% of 3.0Y peak
77% of all-time peak
30 funds currently hold this stock — 77% of the 3.0-year high of 39 funds (reached 2024 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding SHAG is almost the same as a year ago (+0 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying
13 buying14 selling
Last quarter: 14 funds reduced or exited vs 13 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 — ~2 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 5 → 2 → 4 → 2. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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87% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 87% conviction (2yr+)
■ 3% medium
■ 10% new
26 out of 30 hedge funds have held SHAG 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 — ~2 new funds/quarter
2 → 5 → 2 → 4 → 2 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 2 → 4 → 2. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 87% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 87% veterans
■ 3% 1-2yr
■ 10% new
Of 30 current holders: 26 (87%) 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 — 34% AUM from major funds
34% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 30 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 2.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.