Based on 1096 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WDC 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 (100% of max)
100% of all-time peak
1,096 hedge funds hold WDC 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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Fast accumulation — +66% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+436 new funds entered over the past year (+66% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying
692 buying441 selling
Last quarter: 692 funds were net buyers (291 opened a brand new position + 401 added to an existing one). Only 441 were sellers (347 trimmed + 94 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+23 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WDC position: 95 → 179 → 268 → 291. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 50% conviction (2yr+)
■ 17% medium
■ 34% new
545 out of 1,096 hedge funds have held WDC 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+26% value, -2% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional WDC holdings rose +26% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in
106 → 95 → 179 → 268 → 291 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 95 → 179 → 268 → 291. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 60% veterans
■ 8% 1-2yr
■ 32% new
Of 1,171 current holders: 701 (60%) 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 — 56% AUM from top-100 funds
56% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 1096 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in WDC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.9
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.9/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.