Based on 96 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added USAC 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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At the ownership peak (97% of max)
97% of all-time peak
96 hedge funds hold USAC 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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Steady growth — +4% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+4 new funds entered over the past year (+4% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying
53 buying32 selling
Last quarter: 53 funds were net buyers (15 opened a brand new position + 38 added to an existing one). Only 32 were sellers (18 trimmed + 14 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~15 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 18 → 7 → 10 → 15. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 57% conviction (2yr+)
■ 28% medium
■ 15% new
55 out of 96 hedge funds have held USAC 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 — ~15 new funds/quarter
16 → 18 → 7 → 10 → 15 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 7 → 10 → 15. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 62% veterans
■ 18% 1-2yr
■ 20% new
Of 101 current holders: 63 (62%) 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 — 45% AUM from top-100 funds
45% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 96 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in USAC. 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 3.3/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.