Based on 759 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added EXR 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 (96% of max)
96% of all-time peak
759 hedge funds hold EXR 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding EXR is almost the same as a year ago (-24 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying
369 buying334 selling
Last quarter: 369 funds bought or added vs 334 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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More new buyers each quarter (+20 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EXR position: 97 → 92 → 83 → 103. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 66% conviction (2yr+)
■ 17% medium
■ 16% new
503 out of 759 hedge funds have held EXR 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 — ~103 new funds/quarter
105 → 97 → 92 → 83 → 103 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 97 → 92 → 83 → 103. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 19% newcomers
■ 70% veterans
■ 11% 1-2yr
■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 771 holders: 541 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 81 entered 1–2 years ago, and 149 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds
46% from top-100 AUM funds
61 of 758 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in EXR. 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 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.