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title: "Definition of Inst %"
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description: "The percentage of shares owned by institutional investors like mutual funds, pension funds, and hedge funds."
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# Institutional Ownership

## What is Inst %?

The percentage of shares owned by institutional investors like mutual funds, pension funds, and hedge funds.

## Think of it like this

Like knowing what percentage of a restaurant's tables are reserved for regular, professional diners.

## Formula

```
Institutional % = Institutional Shares ÷ Total Shares × 100
```

- **Institutional Shares**: Shares held by funds, banks, etc.
- **Total Shares**: Total shares outstanding

## Why it matters

- Shows professional investor interest
- High ownership = quality validation
- Can reduce volatility
- 13F filings reveal specific holders

## What's a good value?

| Range | Rating | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| < 20% | Low | Less institutional interest |
| 20-50% | Moderate | Mixed ownership |
| 50-80% | High | Strong institutional backing |
| > 80% | Very High | Dominated by institutions |

## Real-world example

Large caps like Apple have 60%+ institutional ownership, providing stability.

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