Based on 34 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BOLD 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 21% of 3.0Y high
21% of all-time peak
Only 34 funds hold BOLD today versus a peak of 162 funds at 2019 Q4 — just 21% 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 — 36% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
19 fewer hedge funds hold BOLD compared to a year ago (-36% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 43% buying
13 buying17 selling
Last quarter: 17 funds reduced or exited vs 13 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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Steady new buyers — ~7 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 11 → 2 → 6 → 7. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 53% conviction (2yr+)
■ 21% medium
■ 26% new
18 out of 34 hedge funds have held BOLD 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 — ~7 new funds/quarter
10 → 11 → 2 → 6 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 2 → 6 → 7. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 47% veterans vs 35% newcomers
■ 47% veterans
■ 18% 1-2yr
■ 35% new
Entry-cohort mix of 34 holders: 16 (47%) are 2+ year veterans, 6 entered 1–2 years ago, and 12 (35%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds
58% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 34 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in BOLD. 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 1.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.