Based on 130 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SMDV positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (97% of max)
97% of all-time peak
130 hedge funds hold SMDV 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 SMDV is almost the same as a year ago (+2 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying
60 buying51 selling
Last quarter: 60 funds bought or added vs 51 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 8 → 15 → 9. 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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72% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 72% conviction (2yr+)
■ 15% medium
■ 12% new
94 out of 130 hedge funds have held SMDV 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 — ~9 new funds/quarter
9 → 7 → 8 → 15 → 9 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 8 → 15 → 9. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 12% newcomers
■ 74% veterans
■ 15% 1-2yr
■ 12% new
Entry-cohort mix of 130 holders: 96 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 19 entered 1–2 years ago, and 15 (12%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds
53% from top-100 AUM funds
17 of 130 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in SMDV. 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.