Based on 1841 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added TGT 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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High ownership — 93% of 3.0Y peak
93% of all-time peak
1,841 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 1,972 funds (reached 2024 Q1). 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 TGT is almost the same as a year ago (+55 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying
964 buying852 selling
Last quarter: 964 funds bought or added vs 852 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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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new TGT position: 178 → 135 → 289 → 296. 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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71% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 71% conviction (2yr+)
■ 14% medium
■ 14% new
1,314 out of 1,841 hedge funds have held TGT 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+1% value, -16% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional TGT holdings rose +1% even though funds reduced share count by 16%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in
175 → 178 → 135 → 289 → 296 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 178 → 135 → 289 → 296. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 75% veterans vs 16% newcomers
■ 75% veterans
■ 9% 1-2yr
■ 16% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,913 holders: 1,441 (75%) are 2+ year veterans, 163 entered 1–2 years ago, and 309 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds
62% from top-100 AUM funds
64 of 1824 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in TGT. 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 3.1/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.