Based on 161 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GIC 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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At the ownership peak (98% of max)
98% of all-time peak
161 hedge funds hold GIC 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 — +20% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+27 new funds entered over the past year (+20% 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 — 52% buying
92 buying84 selling
Last quarter: 92 funds bought or added vs 84 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 — ~32 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 33 → 19 → 29 → 32. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 53% conviction (2yr+)
■ 22% medium
■ 25% new
85 out of 161 hedge funds have held GIC 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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Growing discovery — still being found
21 → 33 → 19 → 29 → 32 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 33 → 19 → 29 → 32. A growing number of institutions are discovering GIC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 27% newcomers
■ 58% veterans
■ 15% 1-2yr
■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 162 holders: 94 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 25 entered 1–2 years ago, and 43 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 72% AUM from top-100 funds
72% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 160 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 72% of total institutional value in GIC. 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.