Based on 70 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BARK positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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Below peak — only 60% of 3.0Y high
60% of all-time peak
Only 70 funds hold BARK today versus a peak of 117 funds at 2025 Q1 — just 60% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 40% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
47 fewer hedge funds hold BARK compared to a year ago (-40% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 38% buying
35 buying58 selling
Last quarter: 58 funds sold vs only 35 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~9 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 18 → 10 → 12 → 9. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 66% conviction (2yr+)
■ 20% medium
■ 14% new
46 out of 70 hedge funds have held BARK 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 (-12% value, -47% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional BARK holdings rose -12% even though funds reduced share count by 47%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
17 → 18 → 10 → 12 → 9 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 10 → 12 → 9. BARK 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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Veteran-anchored — 73% veterans vs 19% newcomers
■ 73% veterans
■ 8% 1-2yr
■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 73 holders: 53 (73%) are 2+ year veterans, 6 entered 1–2 years ago, and 14 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 24% AUM from major funds
24% from top-100 AUM funds
27 of 67 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 24% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 2.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.