Based on 179 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their TREE 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
179 hedge funds hold TREE 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 TREE is almost the same as a year ago (+5 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying
102 buying90 selling
Last quarter: 102 funds bought or added vs 90 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 — ~36 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 21 → 44 → 37 → 36. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 65% conviction (2yr+)
■ 15% medium
■ 20% new
116 out of 179 hedge funds have held TREE 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 -5%, value -24%
Last quarter: funds added -5% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -24%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found
21 → 21 → 44 → 37 → 36 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 44 → 37 → 36. A growing number of institutions are discovering TREE each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 72% veterans
■ 10% 1-2yr
■ 17% new
Of 185 current holders: 134 (72%) 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 — 43% AUM from top-100 funds
43% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 179 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in TREE. 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.