Based on 80 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their UUP 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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High ownership — 88% of 3.0Y peak
88% of all-time peak
80 funds currently hold this stock — 88% of the 3.0-year high of 91 funds (reached 2026 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 UUP is almost the same as a year ago (+2 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 39% buying
37 buying59 selling
Last quarter: 59 funds sold vs only 37 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-18 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 12 → 22 → 34 → 16. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 57% conviction (2yr+)
■ 22% medium
■ 20% new
46 out of 80 hedge funds have held UUP 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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Growing discovery — still being found
21 → 12 → 22 → 34 → 16 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 22 → 34 → 16. A growing number of institutions are discovering UUP each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 20% newcomers
■ 72% veterans
■ 8% 1-2yr
■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 85 holders: 61 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 7 entered 1–2 years ago, and 17 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds
32% from top-100 AUM funds
16 of 77 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.