Based on 218 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 ZIM 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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High ownership — 91% of 3.0Y peak
91% of all-time peak
218 funds currently hold this stock — 91% of the 3.0-year high of 240 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding ZIM is almost the same as a year ago (-5 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying
119 buying123 selling
Last quarter: 123 funds reduced or exited vs 119 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+21 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ZIM position: 43 → 51 → 30 → 51. 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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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 50% conviction (2yr+)
■ 26% medium
■ 24% new
109 out of 218 hedge funds have held ZIM 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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Value +68% but shares only +14% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +68%, but actual share count only changed +14%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~51 new funds/quarter
50 → 43 → 51 → 30 → 51 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 43 → 51 → 30 → 51. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 63% veterans
■ 9% 1-2yr
■ 28% new
Of 243 current holders: 154 (63%) 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 — 22% AUM from major funds
22% from top-100 AUM funds
27 of 218 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 22% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.