Based on 368 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NWE 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
368 hedge funds hold NWE 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 — +8% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+28 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying
187 buying156 selling
Last quarter: 187 funds bought or added vs 156 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~55 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 44 → 50 → 56 → 55. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 58% conviction (2yr+)
■ 21% medium
■ 21% new
215 out of 368 hedge funds have held NWE 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 +492% but shares only +0% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +492%, but actual share count only changed +0%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found
65 → 44 → 50 → 56 → 55 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 50 → 56 → 55. A growing number of institutions are discovering NWE each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 26% newcomers
■ 66% veterans
■ 9% 1-2yr
■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 370 holders: 243 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 32 entered 1–2 years ago, and 95 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 93% AUM from top-100 funds
93% from top-100 AUM funds
54 of 368 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 93% of total institutional value in NWE. 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.