Based on 45 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · 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 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 — 35% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
24 fewer hedge funds hold UWM compared to a year ago (-35% 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 — 48% buying
25 buying27 selling
Last quarter: 27 funds reduced or exited vs 25 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 — ~14 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 8 → 9 → 18 → 14. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 51% conviction (2yr+)
■ 22% medium
■ 27% new
23 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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Growing discovery — still being found
36 → 8 → 9 → 18 → 14 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 8 → 9 → 18 → 14. A growing number of institutions are discovering UWM each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 67% veterans
■ 8% 1-2yr
■ 25% new
Of 51 current holders: 34 (67%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds
38% from top-100 AUM funds
6 of 45 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 2.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.