Based on 39 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ZENA 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
39 hedge funds hold ZENA right now — the highest count in 1.5 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 — +550% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+33 new funds entered over the past year (+550% 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. The peak was reached in just 4 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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More buyers than sellers — 64% buying
28 buying16 selling
Last quarter: 28 funds were net buyers (12 opened a brand new position + 16 added to an existing one). Only 16 were sellers (7 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~12 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 15 → 20 → 14 → 12. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 74% entered in last year
■ 8% conviction (2yr+)
■ 18% medium
■ 74% new
Only 3 funds (8%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +79%, value +27%
Last quarter: funds added +79% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +27%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
1 → 15 → 20 → 14 → 12 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 20 → 14 → 12. ZENA is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Early stage — 82% of holders entered in last year
■ 0% veterans
■ 18% 1-2yr
■ 82% new
Of 44 current holders: 36 (82%) entered in the past year, only 0 (0%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds
36% from top-100 AUM funds
12 of 37 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
6.7
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Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 6.7/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.