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Institutional Ownership
The portion of shares held by large institutions like mutual funds and asset managers.
Institutional Ownership
Institutions include mutual funds, pension funds, and asset managers.
Why it matters
- High institutional ownership can signal broad investor interest.
- Big holders can affect liquidity and volatility when they buy/sell.
It doesn’t automatically mean a stock is good or bad.
Key Takeaways
- Ownership data reflects past filings, not real-time.
- High institutional ownership can signal confidence but also concentration risk.
- ETF flows can amplify stock movements.
Quick Reference
Category
Ownership
Difficulty
Intermediate
Reading Time
1 min
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Where You'll See This
Check the Institutional Ownership table on stock detail pages.