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Ensign Group Inc (ENSG)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +13
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — ENSG

Based on 568 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 ENSG 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
568 hedge funds hold ENSG 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 — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+92 new funds entered over the past year (+19% 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 — 54% buying

296 buying254 selling
Last quarter: 296 funds bought or added vs 254 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-28 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 71 → 68 → 105 → 77. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 22% new
309 out of 568 hedge funds have held ENSG 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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Growing discovery — still being found

65 → 71 → 68 → 105 → 77 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 71 → 68 → 105 → 77. A growing number of institutions are discovering ENSG each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 57% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 57% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Of 575 current holders: 329 (57%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 568 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in ENSG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
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 — ENSG

In 2026 Q1, 296 hedge funds were net buyers of ENSG (77 opened a new position, 219 added to an existing one), while 254 reduced or exited (190 trimmed, 64 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 46% of total institutional value in ENSG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 568.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ENSG

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

Market Analysis: ENSG

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Company Profile: ENSG

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ensign Group Inc (ENSG) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ENSG has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) 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 · 74d ago
ENSG
-27.0%
XLV
+4.9%

ENSG outperformed XLV by -31.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 29d ago
ENSG
-17.2%
XLV
+6.0%

Since the filing became public, ENSG outperformed XLV by -23.2% .

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.

35 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ENSG
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 563 555 1.44%
13F Shares 53M 54M -1.29%
Total Value $10.06B $9.16B 9.87%
New Positions 74 105 -31
Increased Positions 213 184 +29
Closed Positions 66 48 +18
Reduced Positions 189 179 +10
Total Calls 3 5 -40.0%
Total Puts 5 3 66.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.67 0.6 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 ENSG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Owls Nest Partners IA, LLC 15.88% 225,228 $45.4M
2 Crow's Nest Holdings LP 14.50% 307,708 $62.0M
3 Gagnon Securities LLC 8.36% 179,671 $36.2M
4 Bridge City Capital, LLC 3.30% 59,139 $11.9M
5 Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. 3.01% 587,029 $118.3M
6 Riverbridge Partners LLC 2.81% 569,345 $114.7M
7 Wasatch Advisors LP 2.75% 2,057,995 $414.7M
8 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 2.66% 593,425 $119.6M
9 Paradigm Capital Management Inc/Ny 2.64% 342,099 $68.9M
10 Bard Associates Inc 2.50% 49,480 $10.0M
11 Values First Advisors, Inc. 1.94% 18,521 $3.7M
12 Onex Canada Asset Management Inc. 1.72% 51,394 $10.4M
13 Laurus Global Equity Management Inc. 1.60% 8,120 $1.6M
14 Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC 1.56% 30,810 $6.2M
15 Hound Partners, LLC 1.40% 55,681 $11.2M
16 Jlb & Associates Inc 1.38% 47,821 $9.6M
17 Dorsey Wright & Associates 1.30% 52,247 $10.5M
18 EULAV Asset Management 1.21% 187,800 $37.8M
19 Davidson Capital Management Inc. 1.08% 29,658 $6.0M
20 Baillie Gifford & Co 0.99% 4,826,172 $972.5M
21 Hood River Capital Management LLC 0.99% 490,426 $98.8M
22 Ausbil Investment Management Ltd 0.88% 8,878 $1.8M
23 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.86% 250,985 $52.8M
24 Westover Capital Advisors, LLC 0.84% 22,752 $4.6M
25 LRT Capital Management, LLC 0.80% 4,241 $855K
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 — Ensign Group Inc (ENSG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ENSG?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 296 funds bought or added vs 254 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 ENSG holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 62 of 568 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in ENSG. 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 ENSG?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 309 out of 568 hedge funds have held ENSG 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 Ensign Group Inc (ENSG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ENSG has moved -17.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +6.0% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -23.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ENSG has gained -27.0% vs +4.9% for XLV. 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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