Based on 46 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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Below peak — only 49% of 3.0Y high
49% of all-time peak
Only 46 funds hold UEIC today versus a peak of 94 funds at 2023 Q2 — just 49% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 34% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
24 fewer hedge funds hold UEIC compared to a year ago (-34% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying
20 buying20 selling
Last quarter: 20 funds bought or added vs 20 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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More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new UEIC position: 3 → 6 → 1 → 7. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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80% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 80% conviction (2yr+)
■ 11% medium
■ 9% new
37 out of 46 hedge funds have held UEIC 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 — ~7 new funds/quarter
7 → 3 → 6 → 1 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 6 → 1 → 7. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 85% veterans vs 9% newcomers
■ 85% veterans
■ 7% 1-2yr
■ 9% new
Entry-cohort mix of 46 holders: 39 (85%) are 2+ year veterans, 3 entered 1–2 years ago, and 4 (9%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds
30% from top-100 AUM funds
16 of 45 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 1.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.