Based on 201 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 UHAL 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 (98% of max)
98% of all-time peak
201 hedge funds hold UHAL 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding UHAL is almost the same as a year ago (-5 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying
95 buying96 selling
Last quarter: 95 funds bought or added vs 96 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 — ~37 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 28 → 35 → 33 → 37. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 62% conviction (2yr+)
■ 19% medium
■ 18% new
125 out of 201 hedge funds have held UHAL 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
32 → 28 → 35 → 33 → 37 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 28 → 35 → 33 → 37. A growing number of institutions are discovering UHAL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 21% newcomers
■ 69% veterans
■ 11% 1-2yr
■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 204 holders: 140 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 22 entered 1–2 years ago, and 42 (21%) 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
39 of 200 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 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.