Based on 18 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added PLTD 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
18 hedge funds hold PLTD right now — the highest count in 2.0 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 — +38% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+5 new funds entered over the past year (+38% 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 — 67% buying
16 buying8 selling
Last quarter: 16 funds were net buyers (8 opened a brand new position + 8 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (3 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~8 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 5 → 9 → 5 → 8. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 61% entered in last year
■ 6% conviction (2yr+)
■ 33% medium
■ 61% new
Only 1 funds (6%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Value +162% but shares only +113% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +162%, but actual share count only changed +113%. 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 — ~8 new funds/quarter
7 → 5 → 9 → 5 → 8 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 9 → 5 → 8. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed cohorts — 5% veterans, 52% new entrants
■ 5% veterans
■ 43% 1-2yr
■ 52% new
Of 21 current holders: 1 (5%) held 2+ years, 9 held 1–2 years, 11 (52%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds
50% from top-100 AUM funds
4 of 18 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in PLTD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
5.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.