Based on 761 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row
For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WPM 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
761 hedge funds hold WPM 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 — +30% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+177 new funds entered over the past year (+30% 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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Slight buying edge — 55% buying
403 buying324 selling
Last quarter: 403 funds bought or added vs 324 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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More new buyers each quarter (+18 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WPM position: 93 → 80 → 108 → 126. 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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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 55% conviction (2yr+)
■ 22% medium
■ 23% new
421 out of 761 hedge funds have held WPM 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
82 → 93 → 80 → 108 → 126 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 93 → 80 → 108 → 126. A growing number of institutions are discovering WPM each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 61% veterans
■ 10% 1-2yr
■ 29% new
Of 796 current holders: 484 (61%) 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 — 55% AUM from top-100 funds
55% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 761 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in WPM. 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 3.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.