Based on 366 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ASX 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
366 hedge funds hold ASX 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 — +27% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+78 new funds entered over the past year (+27% 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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Slight buying edge — 59% buying
214 buying147 selling
Last quarter: 214 funds bought or added vs 147 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 (+24 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ASX position: 44 → 60 → 58 → 82. 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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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 51% conviction (2yr+)
■ 24% medium
■ 26% new
185 out of 366 hedge funds have held ASX 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+22% value, -3% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional ASX holdings rose +22% even though funds reduced share count by 3%. 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
48 → 44 → 60 → 58 → 82 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 60 → 58 → 82. A growing number of institutions are discovering ASX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 59% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 59% veterans
■ 13% 1-2yr
■ 28% new
Of 378 current holders: 223 (59%) 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 — 47% AUM from top-100 funds
47% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 366 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in ASX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.