Based on 1320 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SPYG 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 (100% of max)
100% of all-time peak
1,320 hedge funds hold SPYG 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 — +22% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+242 new funds entered over the past year (+22% 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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Slight buying edge — 53% buying
662 buying592 selling
Last quarter: 662 funds bought or added vs 592 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-84 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 134 → 131 → 200 → 116. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 55% conviction (2yr+)
■ 25% medium
■ 19% new
731 out of 1,320 hedge funds have held SPYG 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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Growing discovery — still being found
92 → 134 → 131 → 200 → 116 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 134 → 131 → 200 → 116. A growing number of institutions are discovering SPYG each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 26% newcomers
■ 58% veterans
■ 17% 1-2yr
■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,326 holders: 766 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 220 entered 1–2 years ago, and 340 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds
33% from top-100 AUM funds
33 of 1317 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.