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Ecb Bancorp Inc (ECBK)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +7
Streak
7Q ▲
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — ECBK

Based on 57 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 7 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
57 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 — +111% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+30 new funds entered over the past year (+111% 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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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

25 buying23 selling
Last quarter: 25 funds bought or added vs 23 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 (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ECBK position: 18 → 10 → 5 → 11. 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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Mixed — 33% long-term, 42% new

■ 33% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 42% new
Of the 57 current holders: 19 (33%) held >2 years, 14 held 1–2 years, and 24 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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Saturation — most institutions already know this story

6 → 18 → 10 → 5 → 11 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 10 → 5 → 11. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.
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Veteran-anchored — 40% veterans vs 54% newcomers

■ 40% veterans ■ 5% 1-2yr ■ 54% new
Entry-cohort mix of 57 holders: 23 (40%) are 2+ year veterans, 3 entered 1–2 years ago, and 31 (54%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
20 of 57 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% 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.
4.9
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.9/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — ECBK

In 2026 Q1, 25 hedge funds were net buyers of ECBK (11 opened a new position, 14 added to an existing one), while 23 reduced or exited (19 trimmed, 4 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 7 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 47% of total institutional value in ECBK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +7 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 57.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ECBK

How many hedge funds hold ECBK — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of ECBK vs. share price

Market Analysis: ECBK

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Ecb Bancorp Inc (ECBK) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ECBK has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 83d ago
ECBK
+21.4%
XLF
+8.5%

ECBK outperformed XLF by +12.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 38d ago
ECBK
+15.9%
XLF
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, ECBK outperformed XLF by +11.1% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

9 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
4.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ECBK
56 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 56 50 12.0%
13F Shares 3M 3M -0.95%
Total Value $45M $47M -3.6%
New Positions 10 5 +5
Increased Positions 14 16 -2
Closed Positions 4 2 +2
Reduced Positions 19 18 +1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 ECBK holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Covalent Partners LLC 4.77% 50,000 $836K
2 Sachetta, LLC 1.08% 118,853 $2.0M
3 Oppenheimer & Close, LLC 0.64% 61,007 $1.0M
4 Minerva Advisors LLC 0.54% 49,940 $835K
5 Stilwell Value LLC 0.20% 20,000 $335K
6 Raffles Associates LP 0.19% 13,399 $224K
7 Maltese Capital Management LLC 0.18% 55,198 $923K
8 GRIMES & Co WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 20,000 $335K
9 Alliancebernstein L.P. 0.00% 787,279 $13.7M
10 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 87,866 $1.5M
11 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 5,000 $84K
12 HighTower Advisors, LLC 0.00% 43,005 $719K
13 American Capital Advisory, LLC 0.00% 100 $2K
14 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 1,073 $18K
15 Essential Partners LLC 0.00% 82 $1K
16 Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. 0.00% 786 $13K
17 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 1,843 $31K
18 Mariner, LLC 0.00% 12,887 $216K
19 Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.00% 48,448 $811K
20 Vanguard Capital Management LLC 0.00% 383,922 $6.4M
21 Rhumbline Advisers 0.00% 9,784 $164K
22 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 394,646 $6.6M
23 New York State Common Retirement Fund 0.00% 4,218 $71K
24 MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 0.00% 3,626 $61K
25 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 248 $4K
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 — 7 quarters in a row: For 7 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?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 25 funds bought or added vs 23 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 ECBK holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 20 of 57 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% 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 — 33% long-term, 42% new: Of the 57 current holders: 19 (33%) held >2 years, 14 held 1–2 years, and 24 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ECBK has moved +15.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +11.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ECBK has gained +21.4% vs +8.5% for XLF. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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