Based on 52 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their LCUT 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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Below peak — only 67% of 3.0Y high
67% of all-time peak
Only 52 funds hold LCUT today versus a peak of 78 funds at 2024 Q3 — just 67% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 33% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
26 fewer hedge funds hold LCUT compared to a year ago (-33% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying
20 buying23 selling
Last quarter: 23 funds reduced or exited vs 20 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~7 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 8 → 10 → 5 → 7. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 67% conviction (2yr+)
■ 13% medium
■ 19% new
35 out of 52 hedge funds have held LCUT 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+39% value, -0% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional LCUT holdings rose +39% even though funds reduced share count by 0%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
6 → 8 → 10 → 5 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 8 → 10 → 5 → 7. LCUT 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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Veteran-anchored — 73% veterans vs 17% newcomers
■ 73% veterans
■ 10% 1-2yr
■ 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 52 holders: 38 (73%) are 2+ year veterans, 5 entered 1–2 years ago, and 9 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds
31% from top-100 AUM funds
19 of 52 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 2.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.