Based on 80 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added YYY 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
80 hedge funds hold YYY 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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Steady growth — +19% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+13 new funds entered over the past year (+19% 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 — 62% buying
47 buying29 selling
Last quarter: 47 funds were net buyers (13 opened a brand new position + 34 added to an existing one). Only 29 were sellers (19 trimmed + 10 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~13 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 15 → 8 → 9 → 13. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 49% conviction (2yr+)
■ 36% medium
■ 15% new
39 out of 80 hedge funds have held YYY 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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Steady discovery — ~13 new funds/quarter
17 → 15 → 8 → 9 → 13 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 8 → 9 → 13. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 51% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 51% veterans
■ 15% 1-2yr
■ 34% new
Of 80 current holders: 41 (51%) 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 — 46% AUM from top-100 funds
46% from top-100 AUM funds
8 of 80 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in YYY. 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 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.