Based on 160 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added XVV 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
160 hedge funds hold XVV 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 — +47% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+51 new funds entered over the past year (+47% 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 — 63% buying
86 buying50 selling
Last quarter: 86 funds were net buyers (27 opened a brand new position + 59 added to an existing one). Only 50 were sellers (39 trimmed + 11 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~27 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 18 → 21 → 25 → 27. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 38% long-term, 29% new
■ 38% conviction (2yr+)
■ 33% medium
■ 29% new
Of the 160 current holders: 60 (38%) held >2 years, 53 held 1–2 years, and 47 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Price up while funds trimmed (+5% value, -14% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional XVV holdings rose +5% even though funds reduced share count by 14%. 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
12 → 18 → 21 → 25 → 27 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 21 → 25 → 27. A growing number of institutions are discovering XVV each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Mixed cohorts — 38% veterans, 41% new entrants
■ 38% veterans
■ 21% 1-2yr
■ 41% new
Of 160 current holders: 61 (38%) held 2+ years, 34 held 1–2 years, 65 (41%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100
12% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 160 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 12% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.