Ecovyst Inc (ECVT) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Ecovyst Inc (ECVT)

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

Smart Money Signals — ECVT

Based on 206 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, 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

206 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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Steady growth — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+32 new funds entered over the past year (+18% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

126 buying100 selling

Last quarter: 126 funds bought or added vs 100 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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Steady new buyers — ~53 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 30 → 22 → 56 → 53. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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45% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 45% conviction (2yr+) ■ 27% medium ■ 28% new

93 out of 206 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

37 → 30 → 22 → 56 → 53 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 30 → 22 → 56 → 53. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 30% newcomers

■ 55% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 30% new

Entry-cohort mix of 207 holders: 113 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 32 entered 1–2 years ago, and 62 (30%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds

46 of 206 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in ECVT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.1

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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	204	199	2.51%
13F Shares	110M	112M	-1.82%
Total Value	$1.35B	$1.41B	-4.2%
New Positions	52	56	-4
Increased Positions	72	52	+20
Closed Positions	47	17	+30
Reduced Positions	53	55	-2
Total Calls	1	5	-80.0%
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

204

199

2.51%

13F Shares

110M

112M

-1.82%

Total Value

$1.35B

$1.41B

-4.2%

New Positions

-4

Increased Positions

+20

Closed Positions

+30

Reduced Positions

-2

Total Calls

-80.0%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

Top 25 ECVT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Brightline Capital Management, LLC	8.13%	3,012,000	$37.5M
2	First Wilshire Securities Management Inc	5.57%	2,171,238	$27.0M
3	Tiptree Advisors, LLC	3.08%	400,000	$5.0M
4	Kestrel Investment Management Corp	2.75%	405,400	$5.0M
5	Ballast Asset Management, LP	2.73%	549,113	$6.8M
6	Simcoe Capital LLC	1.81%	239,128	$3.0M
7	AltraVue Capital, LLC	1.80%	2,008,430	$25.0M
8	Rubric Capital Management LP	0.94%	8,211,888	$102.2M
9	Owls Nest Partners IA, LLC	0.78%	191,931	$2.4M
10	Apis Capital Advisors, LLC	0.65%	540,000	$6.7M
11	VARCOV Co.	0.59%	125,347	$1.6M
12	Legato Capital Management LLC	0.49%	470,171	$5.9M
13	Needham Investment Management LLC	0.38%	1,020,000	$12.7M
14	MQS Management LLC	0.20%	13,475	$168K
15	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.19%	848,000	$10.6M
16	Twinbeech Capital LP	0.14%	63,067	$785K
17	Brown Advisory Inc	0.09%	4,533,515	$56.4M
18	Edgestream Partners, L.P.	0.09%	234,584	$2.9M
19	Easterly Investment Partners LLC	0.09%	135,610	$1.7M
20	Net Worth Advisory Group	0.08%	26,695	$332K
21	CastleKnight Management LP	0.08%	473,548	$5.9M
22	Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC	0.07%	111,843	$1.4M
23	CenterBook Partners LP	0.07%	114,064	$1.4M
24	Verdence Capital Advisors LLC	0.07%	103,372	$1.3M
25	Kerrisdale Advisers, LLC	0.06%	20,000	$249K

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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, 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?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 126 funds bought or added vs 100 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 ECVT holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 206 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in ECVT. 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 ECVT?

45% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 93 out of 206 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.

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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Ecovyst Inc (ECVT)

Smart Money Signals — ECVT

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +18% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 56% buying

Steady new buyers — ~53 new funds per quarter

45% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 30% newcomers

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

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