Based on 22 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 — 81% of 3.0Y peak
81% of all-time peak
22 funds currently hold this stock — 81% of the 3.0-year high of 27 funds (reached 2023 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding OPER is almost the same as a year ago (+0 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying
12 buying12 selling
Last quarter: 12 funds bought or added vs 12 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 — ~6 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 2 → 4 → 6. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 68% conviction (2yr+)
■ 18% medium
■ 14% new
15 out of 22 hedge funds have held OPER 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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Steady discovery — ~6 new funds/quarter
3 → 3 → 2 → 4 → 6 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 2 → 4 → 6. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 82% veterans vs 14% newcomers
■ 82% veterans
■ 5% 1-2yr
■ 14% new
Entry-cohort mix of 22 holders: 18 (82%) are 2+ year veterans, 1 entered 1–2 years ago, and 3 (14%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 21% AUM from major funds
21% from top-100 AUM funds
5 of 22 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 21% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 2.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.