Based on 527 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added this stock 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 trade.
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At the ownership peak (97% of max)
97% of all-time peak
527 hedge funds hold this stock 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 'crowded trade' — high ownership doesn't mean safe.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding this stock is almost the same as a year ago (-10 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — the institutional base is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying
233 buying230 selling
Last quarter: 233 funds bought or added vs 230 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 (+37 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 51 → 49 → 31 → 68. A growing number of new institutional buyers means the stock is still being discovered — the opportunity hasn't been fully priced in.
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69% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 69% conviction (2yr+)
■ 18% medium
■ 13% new
364 out of 527 hedge funds have held this stock for over 2 years without selling. Long-term holders are harder to shake out during market dips — they represent a stable ownership base that reduces the risk of sudden mass selling.
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Steady discovery — ~68 new funds/quarter
43 → 51 → 49 → 31 → 68 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 51 → 49 → 31 → 68. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 70% veterans
■ 13% 1-2yr
■ 17% new
Of 529 current holders: 368 (70%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 4% top-100 AUM
4% from top-100 AUM funds
Only 21 of 527 current holders rank in the top 100 by AUM. The stock is held mostly by smaller and mid-sized funds — the largest institutional players haven't yet built significant positions.
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.