Based on 96 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MNSO 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 54% of 3.0Y high
54% of all-time peak
Only 96 funds hold MNSO today versus a peak of 179 funds at 2023 Q3 — just 54% 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 — 5% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
5 fewer hedge funds hold MNSO compared to a year ago (-5% 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 — 48% buying
57 buying62 selling
Last quarter: 62 funds reduced or exited vs 57 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 — ~19 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 22 → 33 → 19 → 19. 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+)
■ 27% medium
■ 20% new
51 out of 96 hedge funds have held MNSO 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
18 → 22 → 33 → 19 → 19 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 22 → 33 → 19 → 19. MNSO 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 — 65% veterans vs 22% newcomers
■ 65% veterans
■ 13% 1-2yr
■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 100 holders: 65 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 13 entered 1–2 years ago, and 22 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds
43% from top-100 AUM funds
29 of 95 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in MNSO. 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 1.3/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.