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Ea Series Trust (ECML)

Q: Is it too late to buy Ea Series Trust (ECML) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ECML has moved +2.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ECML gained +5.2% vs +15.1% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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Buyers last Q

40%

Smart Money Signals — ECML

Based on 6 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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No change last quarter

last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.

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High ownership — 75% of 3.0Y peak

75% of all-time peak

6 funds currently hold this stock — 75% of the 3.0-year high of 8 funds (reached 2023 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Outflows — 14% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

1 fewer hedge funds hold ECML compared to a year ago (-14% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.

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More sellers than buyers — 40% buying

2 buying3 selling

Last quarter: 3 funds reduced or exited vs 2 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

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Steady new buyers — ~1 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 0 → 2 → 0 → 1. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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83% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 83% conviction (2yr+) ■ 0% medium ■ 17% new

5 out of 6 hedge funds have held ECML 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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Saturation — most institutions already know this story

0 → 0 → 2 → 0 → 1 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 0 → 2 → 0 → 1. 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 — 83% veterans vs 17% newcomers

■ 83% veterans ■ 0% 1-2yr ■ 17% new

Entry-cohort mix of 6 holders: 5 (83%) are 2+ year veterans, 0 entered 1–2 years ago, and 1 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Smaller funds dominant — 13% AUM from top-100

13% from top-100 AUM funds

2 of 6 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 13% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

2.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 2.7/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — ECML

In 2026 Q1, 2 hedge funds were net buyers of ECML (1 opened a new position, 1 added to an existing one), while 3 reduced or exited (2 trimmed, 1 sold completely) — a 40% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net fund flow last quarter: flat (entries and exits balanced). Total institutional holders: 6.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ECML

How many hedge funds hold ECML — quarterly history vs. share price

Quarterly hedge fund ownership of ECML vs. share price

Stock Performance

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Is It Too Late to Buy Ea Series Trust (ECML) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ECML has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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 · 82d ago

ECML

+5.2%

SPY

+15.1%

ECML outperformed SPY by -9.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago

ECML

+2.3%

SPY

+1.3%

Since the filing became public, ECML outperformed SPY by +1.0% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?

Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

1 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction

Consensus

1.3

/ 10

breadth

Elite

0.3

/ 10

conviction

Hedge Fund Positioning: ECML

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Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	6	6	-
13F Shares	4M	3M	21.61%
Total Value	$149M	$112M	32.25%
New Positions	1	0	+1
Increased Positions	1	2	-1
Closed Positions	1	1	-
Reduced Positions	2	2	-
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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Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in ECML. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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

Top 6 ECML holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Clark Estates Inc/Ny	18.50%	2,119,482	$77.0M
2	Gts Securities LLC	0.51%	400,000	$14.5M
3	Clearstead Advisors, LLC	0.33%	1,007,702	$36.6M
4	Marco Investment Management LLC	0.03%	9,800	$356K
5	Bank of America Corp /de/	0.00%	550,353	$20.0M
6	UBS Group AG	0.00%	751	$27K

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 — Ea Series Trust (ECML)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ECML?

No change last quarter: The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.

What is the institutional breadth score for ECML?

More sellers than buyers — 40% buying: Last quarter: 3 funds reduced or exited vs 2 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for ECML holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 13% AUM from top-100: 2 of 6 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 13% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held ECML?

83% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 5 out of 6 hedge funds have held ECML 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.

Is it too late to buy Ea Series Trust (ECML) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ECML has moved +2.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ECML has gained +5.2% vs +15.1% for SPY. 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.

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.