Based on 60 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CAPL 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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High ownership — 91% of 3.0Y peak
91% of all-time peak
60 funds currently hold this stock — 91% of the 3.0-year high of 66 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 9% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
6 fewer hedge funds hold CAPL compared to a year ago (-9% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying
29 buying19 selling
Last quarter: 29 funds were net buyers (9 opened a brand new position + 20 added to an existing one). Only 19 were sellers (9 trimmed + 10 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation 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: 5 → 7 → 4 → 9. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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70% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 70% conviction (2yr+)
■ 18% medium
■ 12% new
42 out of 60 hedge funds have held CAPL 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 — ~9 new funds/quarter
9 → 5 → 7 → 4 → 9 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 7 → 4 → 9. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 79% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 79% veterans
■ 10% 1-2yr
■ 11% new
Of 62 current holders: 49 (79%) 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 — 85% AUM from top-100 funds
85% from top-100 AUM funds
17 of 60 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 85% of total institutional value in CAPL. 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 2.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.