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Escalade Inc (ESCA)

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — ESCA

Based on 80 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ESCA 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
80 hedge funds hold ESCA 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
+12 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 — 55% buying

39 buying32 selling
Last quarter: 39 funds bought or added vs 32 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 — ~13 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 12 → 10 → 13. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

57% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 26% new
46 out of 80 hedge funds have held ESCA 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 +28% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value
+28%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +28%, but actual share count only changed +1%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

6 → 3 → 12 → 10 → 13 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 12 → 10 → 13. A growing number of institutions are discovering ESCA each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 59% veterans vs 27% newcomers

59% veterans 14% 1-2yr 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 81 holders: 48 (59%) are 2+ year veterans, 11 entered 1–2 years ago, and 22 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds

31% from top-100 AUM funds
28 of 80 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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 — ESCA

In 2026 Q1, 39 hedge funds were net buyers of ESCA (13 opened a new position, 26 added to an existing one), while 32 reduced or exited (23 trimmed, 9 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 31% of total institutional value in ESCA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 80.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ESCA

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

Market Analysis: ESCA

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much ESCA has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 81d ago
ESCA
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XLY
nan%

ESCA outperformed XLY by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 36d ago
ESCA
nan%
XLY
nan%

Since the filing became public, ESCA outperformed XLY by nan% .

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.

14 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ESCA
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 79 76 3.95%
13F Shares 4M 4M 0.98%
Total Value $72M $56M 28.02%
New Positions 12 10 +2
Increased Positions 26 20 +6
Closed Positions 9 6 +3
Reduced Positions 23 30 -7
Total Calls 1 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

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Top 25 ESCA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Minerva Advisors LLC 6.29% 567,621 $9.7M
2 Mork Capital Management, LLC 0.98% 80,000 $1.4M
3 Peoples Bank /Oh 0.69% 65,316 $1.1M
4 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.44% 422,345 $7.3M
5 Rehmann Capital Advisory Group 0.28% 309,213 $5.3M
6 Northstar Group, Inc. 0.15% 60,500 $1.0M
7 Certior Financial Group, LLC 0.14% 12,855 $221K
8 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.13% 64,296 $1.1M
9 Advisor OS, LLC 0.03% 22,595 $388K
10 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.01% 41,808 $718K
11 Prosperity Consulting Group, LLC 0.01% 15,359 $264K
12 Ritholtz Wealth Management 0.01% 32,675 $561K
13 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.01% 18,100 $311K
14 Bailard, INC. 0.00% 11,430 $196K
15 O'shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC 0.00% 21,539 $370K
16 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 2,521 $43K
17 IFS Advisors, LLC 0.00% 100 $2K
18 MetLife Investment Management, LLC 0.00% 6,018 $103K
19 Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. 0.00% 822 $14K
20 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 15,430 $265K
21 Los Angeles Capital Management LLC 0.00% 5,836 $100K
22 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 2,257 $39K
23 Essential Partners LLC 0.00% 55
24 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 335 $6K
25 Focus Partners Wealth 0.00% 11,923 $205K
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 — Escalade Inc (ESCA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ESCA?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ESCA 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 ESCA?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 39 funds bought or added vs 32 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 ESCA holders?

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds: 28 of 80 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% 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 ESCA?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 46 out of 80 hedge funds have held ESCA 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 Escalade Inc (ESCA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ESCA has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ESCA has gained nan% vs nan% for XLY. 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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