Based on 5 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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No change last quarter
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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High ownership — 83% of 2.5Y peak
83% of all-time peak
5 funds currently hold this stock — 83% of the 2.5-year high of 6 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 17% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
1 fewer hedge funds hold MEMS compared to a year ago (-17% 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
3 buying2 selling
Last quarter: 3 funds were net buyers (0 opened a brand new position + 3 added to an existing one). Only 2 were sellers (2 trimmed + 0 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~0 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 0 → 0 → 0 → 0. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 60% conviction (2yr+)
■ 40% medium
■ 0% new
3 out of 5 hedge funds have held MEMS 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 +22% but shares only +1% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +22%, but actual share count only changed +1%. 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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Steady discovery — ~0 new funds/quarter
1 → 0 → 0 → 0 → 0 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 0 → 0 → 0 → 0. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 40% veterans vs 20% newcomers
■ 40% veterans
■ 40% 1-2yr
■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 5 holders: 2 (40%) are 2+ year veterans, 2 entered 1–2 years ago, and 1 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100
0% from top-100 AUM funds
0 of 5 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 2.1/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.