Based on 62 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VERU 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 49% of 3.0Y high
49% of all-time peak
Only 62 funds hold VERU today versus a peak of 126 funds at 2025 Q1 — 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 — 49% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
60 fewer hedge funds hold VERU compared to a year ago (-49% 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 — 55% buying
29 buying24 selling
Last quarter: 29 funds bought or added vs 24 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 — ~16 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 13 → 8 → 11 → 16. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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45% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 45% conviction (2yr+)
■ 31% medium
■ 24% new
28 out of 62 hedge funds have held VERU 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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Value +39% but shares only +1% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +39%, but actual share count only changed +1%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found
30 → 13 → 8 → 11 → 16 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 8 → 11 → 16. A growing number of institutions are discovering VERU each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 24% newcomers
■ 66% veterans
■ 10% 1-2yr
■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 68 holders: 45 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 7 entered 1–2 years ago, and 16 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 18% AUM from top-100
18% from top-100 AUM funds
13 of 60 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 18% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 1.1/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.