Based on 2 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VOLVF 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 50% of 3.0Y high
50% of all-time peak
Only 2 funds hold VOLVF today versus a peak of 4 funds at 2025 Q1 — just 50% 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 — 33% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
1 fewer hedge funds hold VOLVF compared to a year ago (-33% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 100% buying
1 buying0 selling
Last quarter: 1 funds were net buyers (1 opened a brand new position + 0 added to an existing one). Only 0 were sellers (0 trimmed + 0 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~1 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 1 → 0 → 0 → 1. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 0% entered in last year
■ 0% conviction (2yr+)
■ 100% medium
■ 0% new
Only 0 funds (0%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Value +2178% but shares only +209% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +2178%, but actual share count only changed +209%. 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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Steady discovery — ~1 new funds/quarter
1 → 1 → 0 → 0 → 1 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 1 → 0 → 0 → 1. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed cohorts — 0% veterans, 50% new entrants
■ 0% veterans
■ 50% 1-2yr
■ 50% new
Of 2 current holders: 0 (0%) held 2+ years, 1 held 1–2 years, 1 (50%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100
0% from top-100 AUM funds
0 of 2 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 0% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 1.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.