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Encore Cap Group Inc (ECPG)

240 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ECPG. 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
↑ +23
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — ECPG

Based on 241 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ECPG 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
241 hedge funds hold ECPG 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 — +37% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+65 new funds entered over the past year (+37% 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 — 57% buying

129 buying96 selling
Last quarter: 129 funds bought or added vs 96 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 (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ECPG position: 40 → 43 → 35 → 45. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 22% new
147 out of 241 hedge funds have held ECPG 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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Value +32% but shares only +3% — price-driven

Value
+31%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +32%, but actual share count only changed +3%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~45 new funds/quarter

23 → 40 → 43 → 35 → 45 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 40 → 43 → 35 → 45. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 245 holders: 170 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 15 entered 1–2 years ago, and 60 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
49 of 239 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in ECPG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — ECPG

In 2026 Q1, 129 hedge funds were net buyers of ECPG (45 opened a new position, 84 added to an existing one), while 96 reduced or exited (74 trimmed, 22 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 41% of total institutional value in ECPG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +23 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 241.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ECPG

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

Market Analysis: ECPG

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Company Profile: ECPG

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Encore Cap Group Inc (ECPG) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ECPG 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 · 85d ago
ECPG
+26.8%
XLF
+8.8%

ECPG outperformed XLF by +18.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 40d ago
ECPG
+8.9%
XLF
+5.1%

Since the filing became public, ECPG outperformed XLF by +3.8% .

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.

20 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ECPG
240 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 240 218 10.09%
13F Shares 25M 24M 3.05%
Total Value $1.70B $1.29B 31.57%
New Positions 44 35 +9
Increased Positions 83 68 +15
Closed Positions 22 26 -4
Reduced Positions 71 84 -13
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 1 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.33 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

240 + investors

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

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Top 25 ECPG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Karl Kapital LLC 10.81% 222,611 $15.6M
2 Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. 2.36% 1,318,445 $92.4M
3 EJF Capital LP 2.23% 45,220 $3.2M
4 Third Avenue Management LLC 1.62% 142,512 $10.0M
5 Heartland Advisors Inc 1.39% 388,425 $27.2M
6 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 1.25% 1,301,078 $91.2M
7 Globeflex Capital L P 1.02% 96,072 $6.7M
8 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.95% 29,086 $2.0M
9 Wakefield Asset Management LLLP 0.43% 22,900 $1.6M
10 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.37% 45,309 $3.2M
11 R Squared Ltd 0.34% 8,854 $621K
12 Dana Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.32% 153,952 $10.8M
13 FJ Capital Management LLC 0.32% 40,732 $2.9M
14 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.27% 142,838 $10.0M
15 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.25% 19,344 $1.4M
16 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.25% 173,950 $12.2M
17 Northland Securities, INC. 0.20% 3,000 $210K
18 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.18% 2,887 $202K
19 Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. 0.15% 12,919 $906K
20 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.15% 38,426 $2.7M
21 Royce & Associates LP 0.15% 209,610 $14.7M
22 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.11% 8,750 $614K
23 Prelude Capital Management, LLC 0.11% 20,000 $1.4M
24 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.09% 8,096 $568K
25 Hbk Investments L P 0.07% 102,000 $7.2M
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 — Encore Cap Group Inc (ECPG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ECPG?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ECPG 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 ECPG?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 129 funds bought or added vs 96 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 ECPG holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 49 of 239 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in ECPG. 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 ECPG?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 147 out of 241 hedge funds have held ECPG 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 Encore Cap Group Inc (ECPG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ECPG has moved +8.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.1% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +3.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ECPG has gained +26.8% vs +8.8% 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.

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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