Based on 701 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added YUMC 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 (97% of max)
97% of all-time peak
701 hedge funds hold YUMC 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 YUMC is almost the same as a year ago (-20 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying
313 buying286 selling
Last quarter: 313 funds bought or added vs 286 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 YUMC position: 78 → 60 → 88 → 106. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 66% conviction (2yr+)
■ 19% medium
■ 15% new
464 out of 701 hedge funds have held YUMC 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
87 → 78 → 60 → 88 → 106 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 78 → 60 → 88 → 106. A growing number of institutions are discovering YUMC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 17% newcomers
■ 71% veterans
■ 12% 1-2yr
■ 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 718 holders: 510 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 83 entered 1–2 years ago, and 125 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds
45% from top-100 AUM funds
60 of 700 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in YUMC. 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 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.