Based on 26 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their FXAIX 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 — 87% of 3.0Y peak
87% of all-time peak
26 funds currently hold this stock — 87% of the 3.0-year high of 30 funds (reached 2025 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
2 fewer hedge funds hold FXAIX compared to a year ago (-7% 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
12 buying8 selling
Last quarter: 12 funds were net buyers (2 opened a brand new position + 10 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (2 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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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: 5 → 4 → 4 → 2. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 54% conviction (2yr+)
■ 27% medium
■ 19% new
14 out of 26 hedge funds have held FXAIX 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
5 → 5 → 4 → 4 → 2 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 4 → 4 → 2. FXAIX is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 58% veterans
■ 15% 1-2yr
■ 27% new
Of 26 current holders: 15 (58%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100
0% from top-100 AUM funds
0 of 26 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 0% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.