Based on 1619 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 SHW 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
1,619 hedge funds hold SHW 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 SHW is almost the same as a year ago (+54 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying
733 buying822 selling
Last quarter: 822 funds reduced or exited vs 733 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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More new buyers each quarter (+88 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SHW position: 141 → 134 → 128 → 216. 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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70% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 70% conviction (2yr+)
■ 17% medium
■ 13% new
1,137 out of 1,619 hedge funds have held SHW 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
168 → 141 → 134 → 128 → 216 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 141 → 134 → 128 → 216. A growing number of institutions are discovering SHW each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 71% veterans
■ 11% 1-2yr
■ 18% new
Of 1,664 current holders: 1,181 (71%) 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 — 55% AUM from top-100 funds
55% from top-100 AUM funds
49 of 1619 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in SHW. 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 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.