Based on 4 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added WBA 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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Below peak — only 0% of 3.0Y high
0% of all-time peak
Only 4 funds hold WBA today versus a peak of 1,045 funds at 2023 Q2 — just 0% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 100% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
840 fewer hedge funds hold WBA compared to a year ago (-100% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying
3 buying2 selling
Last quarter: 3 funds were net buyers (3 opened a brand new position + 0 added to an existing one). Only 2 were sellers (0 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~3 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 105 → 4 → 0 → 3. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 25% long-term, 50% new
■ 25% conviction (2yr+)
■ 25% medium
■ 50% new
Of the 4 current holders: 1 (25%) held >2 years, 1 held 1–2 years, and 2 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Price up while funds trimmed (+1299% value, -14% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional WBA holdings rose +1299% even though funds reduced share count by 14%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Saturation — most institutions already know this story
153 → 105 → 4 → 0 → 3 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 105 → 4 → 0 → 3. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.
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Mixed cohorts — 25% veterans, 50% new entrants
■ 25% veterans
■ 25% 1-2yr
■ 50% new
Of 4 current holders: 1 (25%) held 2+ years, 1 held 1–2 years, 2 (50%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100
0% from top-100 AUM funds
0 of 4 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 0% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 1.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.