Based on 67 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added this stock 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 trade.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)
100% of all-time peak
67 hedge funds hold this stock 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 'crowded trade' — high ownership doesn't mean safe.
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Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+5 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 68% buying
42 buying20 selling
Last quarter: 42 funds were net buyers (14 opened a brand new position + 28 added to an existing one). Only 20 were sellers (15 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~14 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 8 → 5 → 10 → 14. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 66% conviction (2yr+)
■ 18% medium
■ 16% new
44 out of 67 hedge funds have held this stock for over 2 years without selling. Long-term holders are harder to shake out during market dips — they represent a stable ownership base that reduces the risk of sudden mass selling.
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Price up while funds trimmed (+11% value, -5% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional XPH holdings rose +11% even though funds reduced share count by 5%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found
10 → 8 → 5 → 10 → 14 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 8 → 5 → 10 → 14. A growing number of institutions are discovering this stock each quarter. The idea is still spreading — there is room for more buyers to enter.
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Deep conviction — 79% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 79% veterans
■ 6% 1-2yr
■ 16% new
Of 70 current holders: 55 (79%) 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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Strong quality — 21% from major AUM funds
21% from top-100 AUM funds
14 of 67 current holders rank in the top 100 by AUM. A meaningful share of the ownership base comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.