Based on 45 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 UWM 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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Below peak — only 65% of 3.0Y high
65% of all-time peak
Only 45 funds hold UWM today versus a peak of 69 funds at 2024 Q4 — just 65% 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 — 15% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
8 fewer hedge funds hold UWM compared to a year ago (-15% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying
23 buying26 selling
Last quarter: 26 funds reduced or exited vs 23 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~13 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 18 → 14 → 12 → 13. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 56% conviction (2yr+)
■ 18% medium
■ 27% new
25 out of 45 hedge funds have held UWM 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+33% value, -7% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional UWM holdings rose +33% even though funds reduced share count by 7%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing
9 → 18 → 14 → 12 → 13 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 14 → 12 → 13. UWM is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 18% newcomers
■ 71% veterans
■ 12% 1-2yr
■ 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 51 holders: 36 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 6 entered 1–2 years ago, and 9 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 27% AUM from major funds
27% from top-100 AUM funds
8 of 45 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 27% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 2.1/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.