ELLINGTON CREDIT COMPANY (EARN): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q4 2025)

ELLINGTON CREDIT COMPANY (EARN)

39 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in EARN. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — EARN

Based on 39 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added EARN 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 55% of 3.0Y high

55% of all-time peak

Only 39 funds hold EARN today versus a peak of 71 funds at 2025 Q1 — just 55% 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 — 44% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

31 fewer hedge funds hold EARN compared to a year ago (-44% 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

23 buying19 selling

Last quarter: 23 funds bought or added vs 19 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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More new buyers each quarter (+11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new EARN position: 18 → 5 → 2 → 13. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.

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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 51% conviction (2yr+) ■ 28% medium ■ 21% new

20 out of 39 hedge funds have held EARN 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

22 → 18 → 5 → 2 → 13 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 5 → 2 → 13. EARN is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.

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Deep conviction — 54% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 54% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 36% new

Of 39 current holders: 21 (54%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds

9 of 39 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in EARN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

1.3

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 1.3/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)	Prior (2025 Q3)	Change
Funds Holding	39	37	5.41%
13F Shares	4M	4M	-7.05%
Total Value	$20M	$22M	-10.21%
New Positions	13	2	+11
Increased Positions	10	9	+1
Closed Positions	11	14	-3
Reduced Positions	8	15	-7
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)

Prior (2025 Q3)

Change

Funds Holding

5.41%

13F Shares

-7.05%

Total Value

$20M

$22M

-10.21%

New Positions

+11

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

-3

Reduced Positions

-7

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

39 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in EARN. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5% | SHOW: Active managers + show index funds

Top 10 institutional holders of EARN — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	DECISION INVESTMENTS, INC	0.16%	32,050	$142K
2	GABLES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.	0.06%	32,477	$144K
3	Plancorp, LLC	0.00%	15,000	$69K
4	World Investment Advisors	0.00%	21,903	$97K
5	PRIVATE TRUST CO NA	0.00%	3,434	$15K
6	Tradewinds Capital Management, LLC	0.00%	1,518	$7K
7	Bogart Wealth, LLC	0.00%	5,200	$23K
8	Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.	0.00%	14,375	—
9	Farther Finance Advisors, LLC	0.00%	718	$3K
10	WHITTIER TRUST CO OF NEVADA INC	0.00%	201	—

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — ELLINGTON CREDIT COMPANY (EARN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EARN?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added EARN 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.

What is the institutional breadth score for EARN?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 23 funds bought or added vs 19 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.

What is the fund quality score for EARN holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 9 of 39 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in EARN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held EARN?

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 20 out of 39 hedge funds have held EARN 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.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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ELLINGTON CREDIT COMPANY (EARN)

Smart Money Signals — EARN

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

Below peak — only 55% of 3.0Y high

Outflows — 44% fewer funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 55% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+11 vs last Q)

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Deep conviction — 54% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

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