Based on 1048 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added EQT than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)
100% of all-time peak
1,048 hedge funds hold EQT 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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Fast accumulation — +26% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+216 new funds entered over the past year (+26% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying
651 buying412 selling
Last quarter: 651 funds were net buyers (189 opened a brand new position + 462 added to an existing one). Only 412 were sellers (305 trimmed + 107 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+54 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EQT position: 183 → 161 → 135 → 189. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 52% conviction (2yr+)
■ 26% medium
■ 22% new
550 out of 1,048 hedge funds have held EQT 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 — ~189 new funds/quarter
198 → 183 → 161 → 135 → 189 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 183 → 161 → 135 → 189. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 60% veterans
■ 11% 1-2yr
■ 29% new
Of 1,118 current holders: 668 (60%) 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 — 56% AUM from top-100 funds
56% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 1048 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in EQT. 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 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.