Based on 61 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 GIFI 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
61 hedge funds hold GIFI 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 GIFI is almost the same as a year ago (+2 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying
38 buying22 selling
Last quarter: 38 funds were net buyers (27 opened a brand new position + 11 added to an existing one). Only 22 were sellers (14 trimmed + 8 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+26 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new GIFI position: 5 → 5 → 1 → 27. 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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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 51% conviction (2yr+)
■ 15% medium
■ 34% new
31 out of 61 hedge funds have held GIFI 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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Value +145% but shares only +44% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +145%, but actual share count only changed +44%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in
10 → 5 → 5 → 1 → 27 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 5 → 1 → 27. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 56% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 56% veterans
■ 10% 1-2yr
■ 34% new
Of 61 current holders: 34 (56%) 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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Strong quality — 22% AUM from major funds
22% from top-100 AUM funds
18 of 61 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 22% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.