Based on 1338 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WELL 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
1,338 hedge funds hold WELL 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 — +29% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+303 new funds entered over the past year (+29% 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
777 buying497 selling
Last quarter: 777 funds were net buyers (207 opened a brand new position + 570 added to an existing one). Only 497 were sellers (398 trimmed + 99 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+40 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WELL position: 189 → 121 → 167 → 207. 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 57% conviction (2yr+)
■ 22% medium
■ 21% new
763 out of 1,338 hedge funds have held WELL 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
131 → 189 → 121 → 167 → 207 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 189 → 121 → 167 → 207. A growing number of institutions are discovering WELL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 60% veterans
■ 12% 1-2yr
■ 28% new
Of 1,371 current holders: 822 (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 — 63% AUM from top-100 funds
63% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 1338 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in WELL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.