Based on 26 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 (96% of max)
96% of all-time peak
26 hedge funds hold TISI 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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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
1 fewer hedge funds hold TISI compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying
11 buying9 selling
Last quarter: 11 funds bought or added vs 9 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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Steady new buyers — ~3 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 1 → 3 → 2 → 3. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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85% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 85% conviction (2yr+)
■ 4% medium
■ 12% new
22 out of 26 hedge funds have held TISI 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +2%, value -13%
Last quarter: funds added +2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -13%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~3 new funds/quarter
2 → 1 → 3 → 2 → 3 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 1 → 3 → 2 → 3. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 85% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 85% veterans
■ 4% 1-2yr
■ 12% new
Of 26 current holders: 22 (85%) 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 — 22% AUM from major funds
22% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 26 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 22% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.