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Ensign Group Inc (ENSG)

538 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ENSG. 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
↓ -22
Streak
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Buyers last Q
44%

Smart Money Signals — ENSG

Based on 549 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ENSG positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
549 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+60 new funds entered over the past year (+12% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 44% buying

254 buying323 selling
Last quarter: 323 funds reduced or exited vs 254 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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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ENSG position: 68 → 105 → 78 → 85. 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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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 20% new
316 out of 549 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +18%, value -18%

Value
-18%
Shares
+17%
Last quarter: funds added +18% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -18%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~85 new funds/quarter

73 → 68 → 105 → 78 → 85 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 68 → 105 → 78 → 85. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 61% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 555 holders: 339 (61%) are 2+ year veterans, 86 entered 1–2 years ago, and 130 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
61 of 547 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% 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 Q2, 254 hedge funds were net buyers of ENSG (85 opened a new position, 169 added to an existing one), while 323 reduced or exited (216 trimmed, 107 sold completely) — a 44% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 49% of total institutional value in ENSG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -22 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 549.

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 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 79d ago
ENSG
+8.6%
XLV
+5.7%

ENSG outperformed XLV by +2.9% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 34d ago
ENSG
-4.2%
XLV
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, ENSG outperformed XLV by -4.4% .

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.

16 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ENSG
538 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 538 571 -5.78%
13F Shares 53M 54M -1.98%
Total Value $8.21B $10.15B -19.12%
New Positions 82 78 +4
Increased Positions 166 216 -50
Closed Positions 113 63 +50
Reduced Positions 211 190 +21
Total Calls 4 3 33.33%
Total Puts 4 5 -20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

538 + investors

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Top 25 ENSG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Crow's Nest Holdings LP 11.15% 230,000 $36.9M
2 Owls Nest Partners IA, LLC 6.07% 116,764 $18.7M
3 Gagnon Securities LLC 5.37% 173,911 $27.9M
4 Eversept Partners, LP 5.01% 602,079 $96.5M
5 Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. 4.08% 652,046 $104.5M
6 Wasatch Advisors LP 2.39% 2,278,324 $365.2M
7 Hound Partners, LLC 2.38% 128,305 $20.6M
8 Riverbridge Partners LLC 1.97% 440,086 $70.5M
9 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 1.87% 568,896 $91.2M
10 Bard Associates Inc 1.76% 49,450 $7.9M
11 Jlb & Associates Inc 1.54% 72,090 $11.6M
12 Landmark Investment Partners, L.P. 1.54% 34,054 $6.2M
13 Paradigm Capital Management Inc/Ny 1.49% 341,499 $54.7M
14 EULAV Asset Management 1.25% 243,300 $39.0M
15 Davidson Capital Management Inc. 0.78% 30,459 $4.9M
16 Baillie Gifford & Co 0.73% 5,029,273 $806.2M
17 Bridge City Capital, LLC 0.72% 19,543 $3.1M
18 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.70% 44,271 $7.1M
19 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.69% 360,215 $57.7M
20 Prosperitas Financial LLC 0.67% 13,007 $2.1M
21 Hood River Capital Management LLC 0.59% 504,517 $80.9M
22 Westover Capital Advisors, LLC 0.58% 21,938 $3.5M
23 Dockside LLC 0.51% 13,600 $2.2M
24 Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. 0.48% 544,352 $87.3M
25 Emerald Investment Advisers, LLC 0.47% 43,732 $7.0M
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?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ENSG positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for ENSG?

More sellers than buyers — 44% buying: Last quarter: 323 funds reduced or exited vs 254 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 ENSG holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 61 of 547 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% 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?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 316 out of 549 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 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ENSG has moved -4.2% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.4%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), ENSG has gained +8.6% vs +5.7% 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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