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Ecovyst Inc (ECVT)

197 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ECVT. 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
↑ +38
Streak
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Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — ECVT

Based on 198 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ECVT 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
198 hedge funds hold ECVT 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 — +25% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+39 new funds entered over the past year (+25% 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 — 60% buying

108 buying73 selling
Last quarter: 108 funds were net buyers (56 opened a brand new position + 52 added to an existing one). Only 73 were sellers (55 trimmed + 18 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+34 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ECVT position: 37 → 30 → 22 → 56. 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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46% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 46% conviction (2yr+) ■ 27% medium ■ 27% new
91 out of 198 hedge funds have held ECVT 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+25% value, -4% shares)

Value
+24%
Shares
-4%
Last quarter: total value of institutional ECVT holdings rose +25% even though funds reduced share count by 4%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

22 → 37 → 30 → 22 → 56 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 37 → 30 → 22 → 56. A growing number of institutions are discovering ECVT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 57% veterans vs 29% newcomers

■ 57% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Entry-cohort mix of 199 holders: 113 (57%) are 2+ year veterans, 28 entered 1–2 years ago, and 58 (29%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds

33% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 194 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — ECVT

In 2026 Q1, 108 hedge funds were net buyers of ECVT (56 opened a new position, 52 added to an existing one), while 73 reduced or exited (55 trimmed, 18 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 33% of total institutional value in ECVT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +38 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 198.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ECVT

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

Market Analysis: ECVT

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Company Profile: ECVT

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ecovyst Inc (ECVT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ECVT 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 · 79d ago
ECVT
+1.7%
SPY
+13.9%

ECVT outperformed SPY by -12.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
ECVT
-10.2%
SPY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, ECVT outperformed SPY by -10.4% .

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.

22 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
5.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ECVT
197 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 197 160 23.12%
13F Shares 112M 117M -4.2%
Total Value $1.41B $1.13B 24.62%
New Positions 55 22 +33
Increased Positions 52 48 +4
Closed Positions 18 28 -10
Reduced Positions 55 58 -3
Total Calls 5 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

197 + investors

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

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Top 25 ECVT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Brightline Capital Management, LLC 10.65% 2,800,000 $36.0M
2 First Wilshire Securities Management Inc 6.36% 2,196,784 $28.3M
3 Owls Nest Partners IA, LLC 6.19% 1,374,674 $17.7M
4 Congruence Capital, LLC 3.52% 815,443 $10.5M
5 Dayah Capital LLC 3.43% 470,000 $6.0M
6 Ballast Asset Management, LP 3.17% 554,625 $7.1M
7 Kestrel Investment Management Corp 3.11% 405,400 $5.2M
8 Tiptree Advisors, LLC 2.43% 325,000 $4.2M
9 VARCOV Co. 1.34% 278,682 $3.6M
10 Brigade Capital Management, LP 1.30% 817,255 $10.5M
11 Rubric Capital Management LP 1.24% 9,136,067 $117.5M
12 Needham Investment Management LLC 0.67% 1,020,000 $13.1M
13 Shapiro Capital Management LLC 0.62% 766,762 $9.9M
14 Oaktree Capital Management LP 0.49% 2,393,791 $30.8M
15 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.46% 39,049 $502K
16 Mirabella Financial Services LLP 0.29% 239,526 $3.1M
17 Hartree Partners, LP 0.27% 96,726 $1.2M
18 Invenomic Capital Management LP 0.25% 418,265 $5.4M
19 Massar Capital Management, LP 0.25% 178,976 $2.3M
20 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.22% 834,793 $10.7M
21 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.21% 5,413,862 $69.6M
22 Seven Mile Advisory 0.20% 21,856 $281K
23 K2 Principal Fund, L.P. 0.18% 200,000 $2.6M
24 SummitTX Capital, L.P. 0.16% 390,106 $5.0M
25 Easterly Investment Partners LLC 0.13% 135,610 $1.7M
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 — Ecovyst Inc (ECVT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ECVT?

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

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 108 funds were net buyers (56 opened a brand new position + 52 added to an existing one). Only 73 were sellers (55 trimmed + 18 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ECVT holders?

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds: 43 of 194 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held ECVT?

46% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 91 out of 198 hedge funds have held ECVT 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 Ecovyst Inc (ECVT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ECVT has moved -10.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -10.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ECVT has gained +1.7% vs +13.9% 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.

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