Based on 107 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 MVBF 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 (99% of max)
99% of all-time peak
107 hedge funds hold MVBF 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+16 new funds entered over the past year (+18% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying
59 buying36 selling
Last quarter: 59 funds were net buyers (13 opened a brand new position + 46 added to an existing one). Only 36 were sellers (22 trimmed + 14 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~13 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 12 → 20 → 16 → 13. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 59% conviction (2yr+)
■ 18% medium
■ 23% new
63 out of 107 hedge funds have held MVBF 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 +5% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +22%, but actual share count only changed +5%. 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 — ~13 new funds/quarter
11 → 12 → 20 → 16 → 13 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 20 → 16 → 13. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 27% newcomers
■ 60% veterans
■ 13% 1-2yr
■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 107 holders: 64 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 14 entered 1–2 years ago, and 29 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 67% AUM from top-100 funds
67% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 107 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 67% of total institutional value in MVBF. 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.