Based on 263 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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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At the ownership peak (98% of max)
98% of all-time peak
263 hedge funds hold WFC/PRL 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 WFC/PRL is almost the same as a year ago (+3 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying
94 buying95 selling
Last quarter: 94 funds bought or added vs 95 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-11 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 26 → 14 → 33 → 22. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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70% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 70% conviction (2yr+)
■ 17% medium
■ 13% new
183 out of 263 hedge funds have held WFC/PRL 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +120%, value -37%
Last quarter: funds added +120% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -37%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found
27 → 26 → 14 → 33 → 22 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 26 → 14 → 33 → 22. A growing number of institutions are discovering WFC/PRL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 17% newcomers
■ 70% veterans
■ 13% 1-2yr
■ 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 263 holders: 183 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 35 entered 1–2 years ago, and 45 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds
29% from top-100 AUM funds
29 of 263 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.