Based on 180 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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At the ownership peak (100% of max)
100% of all-time peak
180 hedge funds hold CTBI 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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Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+9 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying
85 buying73 selling
Last quarter: 85 funds bought or added vs 73 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 — ~21 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 18 → 23 → 23 → 21. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 61% conviction (2yr+)
■ 21% medium
■ 18% new
109 out of 180 hedge funds have held CTBI 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 — ~21 new funds/quarter
14 → 18 → 23 → 23 → 21 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 23 → 23 → 21. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 23% newcomers
■ 65% veterans
■ 12% 1-2yr
■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 181 holders: 118 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 22 entered 1–2 years ago, and 41 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds
41% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 180 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in CTBI. 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 3.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.