Based on 37 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added TZA 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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High ownership — 84% of 3.0Y peak
84% of all-time peak
37 funds currently hold this stock — 84% of the 3.0-year high of 44 funds (reached 2023 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 5% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
2 fewer hedge funds hold TZA compared to a year ago (-5% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying
25 buying17 selling
Last quarter: 25 funds were net buyers (12 opened a brand new position + 13 added to an existing one). Only 17 were sellers (7 trimmed + 10 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~12 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 11 → 11 → 8 → 12. 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+)
■ 19% medium
■ 14% new
25 out of 37 hedge funds have held TZA 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +34%, value +18%
Last quarter: funds added +34% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +18%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~12 new funds/quarter
11 → 11 → 11 → 8 → 12 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 11 → 8 → 12. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 16% newcomers
■ 74% veterans
■ 9% 1-2yr
■ 16% new
Entry-cohort mix of 43 holders: 32 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 4 entered 1–2 years ago, and 7 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds
59% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 36 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in TZA. 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 2.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.