Based on 106 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VMO 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 — 92% of 3.0Y peak
92% of all-time peak
106 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 115 funds (reached 2024 Q3). 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 VMO is almost the same as a year ago (-3 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying
53 buying38 selling
Last quarter: 53 funds bought or added vs 38 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-9 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 10 → 21 → 12. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 64% conviction (2yr+)
■ 20% medium
■ 16% new
68 out of 106 hedge funds have held VMO 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
12 → 9 → 10 → 21 → 12 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 10 → 21 → 12. A growing number of institutions are discovering VMO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 23% newcomers
■ 67% veterans
■ 10% 1-2yr
■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 106 holders: 71 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 11 entered 1–2 years ago, and 24 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds
34% from top-100 AUM funds
14 of 106 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.