Based on 737 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NBIS 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
737 hedge funds hold NBIS 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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Fast accumulation — +129% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+415 new funds entered over the past year (+129% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 64% buying
501 buying280 selling
Last quarter: 501 funds were net buyers (196 opened a brand new position + 305 added to an existing one). Only 280 were sellers (196 trimmed + 84 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~196 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 161 → 231 → 196 → 196. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 29% long-term, 46% new
■ 29% conviction (2yr+)
■ 25% medium
■ 46% new
Of the 737 current holders: 216 (29%) held >2 years, 185 held 1–2 years, and 336 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Value +29% but shares only +8% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +29%, but actual share count only changed +8%. 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 — ~196 new funds/quarter
121 → 161 → 231 → 196 → 196 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 161 → 231 → 196 → 196. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed cohorts — 39% veterans, 53% new entrants
■ 39% veterans
■ 8% 1-2yr
■ 53% new
Of 796 current holders: 311 (39%) held 2+ years, 63 held 1–2 years, 422 (53%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds
36% from top-100 AUM funds
57 of 717 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
5.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.3/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.