Based on 35 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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At the ownership peak (95% of max)
95% of all-time peak
35 hedge funds hold STXE 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 STXE 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 — 42% buying
14 buying19 selling
Last quarter: 19 funds reduced or exited vs 14 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: 4 → 2 → 4 → 2. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 54% conviction (2yr+)
■ 34% medium
■ 11% new
19 out of 35 hedge funds have held STXE 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
8 → 4 → 2 → 4 → 2 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 4 → 2 → 4 → 2. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 43% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 43% veterans
■ 34% 1-2yr
■ 23% new
Of 35 current holders: 15 (43%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 6% AUM from top-100
6% from top-100 AUM funds
6 of 35 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 6% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.