Based on 20 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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No change last quarter
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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Below peak — only 69% of 3.0Y high
69% of all-time peak
Only 20 funds hold BRLSW today versus a peak of 29 funds at 2024 Q1 — just 69% 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 — 13% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
3 fewer hedge funds hold BRLSW compared to a year ago (-13% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying
3 buying3 selling
Last quarter: 3 funds bought or added vs 3 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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Steady new buyers — ~2 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 0 → 1 → 3 → 2. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 65% conviction (2yr+)
■ 20% medium
■ 15% new
13 out of 20 hedge funds have held BRLSW 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 (+36% value, -0% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional BRLSW holdings rose +36% even though funds reduced share count by 0%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Steady discovery — ~2 new funds/quarter
3 → 0 → 1 → 3 → 2 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 0 → 1 → 3 → 2. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed cohorts — 5% veterans, 25% new entrants
■ 5% veterans
■ 70% 1-2yr
■ 25% new
Of 20 current holders: 1 (5%) held 2+ years, 14 held 1–2 years, 5 (25%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Smaller funds dominant — 11% AUM from top-100
11% from top-100 AUM funds
3 of 20 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 11% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 1.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.