Ecb Bancorp Inc (ECBK) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Ecb Bancorp Inc (ECBK) following the 2026 Q3 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ECBK has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q3 13F filing date (November 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (September 30, 2026), ECBK gained +0.8% vs +9.9% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Ecb Bancorp Inc (ECBK)

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

Smart Money Signals — ECBK

Based on 61 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ECBK 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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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

61 hedge funds hold ECBK 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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Fast accumulation — +52% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+21 new funds entered over the past year (+52% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.

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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

32 buying19 selling

Last quarter: 32 funds were net buyers (10 opened a brand new position + 22 added to an existing one). Only 19 were sellers (13 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~10 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 10 → 5 → 11 → 10. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mixed — 36% long-term, 31% new

■ 36% conviction (2yr+) ■ 33% medium ■ 31% new

Of the 61 current holders: 22 (36%) held >2 years, 20 held 1–2 years, and 19 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Steady discovery — ~10 new funds/quarter

18 → 10 → 5 → 11 → 10 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 5 → 11 → 10. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 43% veterans vs 54% newcomers

■ 43% veterans ■ 3% 1-2yr ■ 54% new

Entry-cohort mix of 61 holders: 26 (43%) are 2+ year veterans, 2 entered 1–2 years ago, and 33 (54%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds

61% from top-100 AUM funds

23 of 61 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in ECBK. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.4

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.4/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	60	57	5.26%
13F Shares	3M	3M	-2.3%
Total Value	$49M	$45M	10.27%
New Positions	10	11	-1
Increased Positions	21	14	+7
Closed Positions	7	4	+3
Reduced Positions	13	19	-6
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

5.26%

13F Shares

-2.3%

Total Value

$49M

$45M

10.27%

New Positions

-1

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-6

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q3)

60 + investors

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

QUARTER:

2026 Q3 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 ECBK holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Oppenheimer & Close, LLC	0.76%	61,007	$1.2M
2	Minerva Advisors LLC	0.64%	49,940	$1.0M
3	GRIMES & Co WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC	0.01%	20,000	$406K
4	Renaissance Technologies LLC	0.00%	61,000	$1.2M
5	HighTower Advisors, LLC	0.00%	43,009	$873K
6	Farther Finance Advisors, LLC	0.00%	5,013	$102K
7	American Capital Advisory, LLC	0.00%	100	$2K
8	Strs Ohio	0.00%	6,000	$122K
9	Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc.	0.00%	786	$16K
10	Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey	0.00%	1,843	$37K
11	Mariner, LLC	0.00%	13,283	$270K
12	Essential Partners LLC	0.00%	29	—
13	Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co	0.00%	48,942	$993K
14	Rhumbline Advisers	0.00%	9,658	$196K
15	Vanguard Capital Management LLC	0.00%	337,942	$6.9M
16	BlackRock, Inc.	0.00%	436,253	$8.9M
17	Russell Investments Group, Ltd.	0.00%	5,857	$119K
18	Sterling Capital Management LLC	0.00%	147	$3K
19	Morgan Stanley	0.00%	57,161	$1.2M
20	Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC	0.00%	50,506	$1.0M
21	Deutsche Bank Ag\	0.00%	6,384	$130K
22	BNP Paribas Financial Markets	0.00%	5,123	$104K
23	Arax Advisory Partners	0.00%	309	$6K
24	Mather Group, LLC.	0.00%	174	$4K
25	True Wealth Design, LLC	0.00%	5	—

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 — Ecb Bancorp Inc (ECBK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ECBK?

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row: For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ECBK 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 ECBK?

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 32 funds were net buyers (10 opened a brand new position + 22 added to an existing one). Only 19 were sellers (13 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ECBK holders?

Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds: 23 of 61 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in ECBK. 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 ECBK?

Mixed — 36% long-term, 31% new: Of the 61 current holders: 22 (36%) held >2 years, 20 held 1–2 years, and 19 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Ecb Bancorp Inc (ECBK) following the 2026 Q3 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ECBK has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q3 13F filing date (November 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (September 30, 2026), ECBK has gained +0.8% vs +9.9% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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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Ecb Bancorp Inc (ECBK)

Smart Money Signals — ECBK

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +52% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

Steady new buyers — ~10 new funds per quarter

Mixed — 36% long-term, 31% new

Steady discovery — ~10 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 43% veterans vs 54% newcomers

Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds

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