Based on 261 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WLY 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 (98% of max)
98% of all-time peak
261 hedge funds hold WLY 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding WLY is almost the same as a year ago (-4 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying
143 buying111 selling
Last quarter: 143 funds bought or added vs 111 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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Steady new buyers — ~52 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 34 → 38 → 50 → 52. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 62% conviction (2yr+)
■ 18% medium
■ 20% new
163 out of 261 hedge funds have held WLY 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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Value +29% but shares only +6% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +29%, but actual share count only changed +6%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found
46 → 34 → 38 → 50 → 52 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 34 → 38 → 50 → 52. A growing number of institutions are discovering WLY each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers
■ 68% veterans
■ 10% 1-2yr
■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 262 holders: 177 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 26 entered 1–2 years ago, and 59 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds
65% from top-100 AUM funds
51 of 261 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in WLY. 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 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.