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ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC (ESI)

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

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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — ESI

Based on 374 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ESI 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
374 hedge funds hold ESI 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+13 new funds entered over the past year (+4% 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 — 53% buying

203 buying180 selling
Last quarter: 203 funds bought or added vs 180 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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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ESI position: 51 → 64 → 61 → 70. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

56% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 24% new
210 out of 374 hedge funds have held ESI 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

70 → 51 → 64 → 61 → 70 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 51 → 64 → 61 → 70. A growing number of institutions are discovering ESI 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 12% 1-2yr 31% new
Of 374 current holders: 215 (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 — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 374 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in ESI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ESI

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

Market Analysis: ESI

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

52 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: ESI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 14 days 374 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 374 357 4.76%
13F Shares 238M 242M -1.56%
Total Value $5.92B $6.04B -2.09%
New Positions 70 61 +9
Increased Positions 134 141 -7
Closed Positions 52 47 +5
Reduced Positions 130 120 +10
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 3 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 3.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

374 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of ESI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 IRIDIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC/CT 3.27% 236,342 $8.1M
2 Appian Way Asset Management LP 2.94% 650,872 $16.4M
3 MOODY ALDRICH PARTNERS LLC 1.71% 278,433 $9.5M
4 VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC. 1.70% 774,648 $26.4M
5 Blue Zone Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.28% 184,137 $6.3M
6 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 1.22% 3,551,622 $121.3M
7 PEAK FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC 1.21% 79,883 $2.7M
8 Parkside Investments, LLC 1.06% 256,010 $8.7M
9 REINHART PARTNERS, LLC. 0.96% 976,283 $33.3M
10 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.87% 170,482 $5.8M
11 DDD Partners, LLC 0.86% 364,440 $12.4M
12 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.66% 523,976 $17.9M
13 Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC 0.64% 64,116 $2K
14 WASHINGTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC 0.63% 21,940 $749K
15 OneAscent Investment Solutions LLC 0.60% 17,544 $599K
16 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.57% 106,286 $3.6M
17 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.45% 212,055 $7.2M
18 Wellington Shields & Co., LLC 0.29% 32,800 $1.1M
19 THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS 0.19% 2,867,891 $98K
20 Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC 0.19% 36,258 $1.2M
21 Seelaus Asset Management LLC 0.15% 6,102 $208K
22 Oak Thistle LLC 0.14% 43,139 $1.5M
23 OneAscent Family Office, LLC 0.14% 5,863 $200K
24 MOODY NATIONAL BANK TRUST DIVISION 0.12% 37,127 $1.3M
25 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.11% 30,672 $1.0M
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 — ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC (ESI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ESI?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ESI 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 ESI?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 203 funds bought or added vs 180 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 ESI holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 374 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in ESI. 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 ESI?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 210 out of 374 hedge funds have held ESI 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.

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.