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Element Solutions Inc (ESI)

440 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ESI. 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
↑ +50
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — ESI

Based on 443 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 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
443 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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Fast accumulation — +23% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+83 new funds entered over the past year (+23% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

252 buying196 selling
Last quarter: 252 funds bought or added vs 196 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 (+29 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ESI position: 66 → 63 → 73 → 102. 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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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 29% new
216 out of 443 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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Value +32% but shares only +6% — price-driven

Value
+32%
Shares
+5%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +32%, but actual share count only changed +6%. 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

57 → 66 → 63 → 73 → 102 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 66 → 63 → 73 → 102. 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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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 34% newcomers

■ 55% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 34% new
Entry-cohort mix of 451 holders: 248 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 48 entered 1–2 years ago, and 155 (34%) 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
56 of 442 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% 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.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — ESI

In 2026 Q1, 252 hedge funds were net buyers of ESI (102 opened a new position, 150 added to an existing one), while 196 reduced or exited (144 trimmed, 52 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 49% of total institutional value in ESI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +50 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 443.

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.

Is It Too Late to Buy Element Solutions Inc (ESI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ESI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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 · 82d ago
ESI
+34.7%
SPY
+15.1%

ESI outperformed SPY by +19.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago
ESI
+8.8%
SPY
+1.3%

Since the filing became public, ESI outperformed SPY by +7.5% .

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 4 high-conviction
Consensus
6.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ESI
440 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 440 393 11.96%
13F Shares 252M 239M 5.67%
Total Value $7.83B $5.93B 32.03%
New Positions 100 73 +27
Increased Positions 150 140 +10
Closed Positions 53 51 +2
Reduced Positions 143 134 +9
Total Calls 7 0 100%
Total Puts 2 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.29 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

440 + investors

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

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Top 25 ESI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 New South Capital Management Inc 3.96% 2,421,958 $82.7M
2 Locust Wood Capital Advisers, LLC 3.82% 4,388,886 $149.8M
3 Candelo Capital Management LP 3.58% 127,112 $4.3M
4 Beck Bode, LLC 3.38% 584,562 $20.0M
5 Iridian Asset Management LLC/Ct 3.27% 236,342 $8.1M
6 Appian Way Asset Management LP 2.94% 650,872 $16.4M
7 Gates Capital Management, Inc. 2.85% 3,059,066 $104.4M
8 Scopus Asset Management, L.P. 1.84% 3,102,366 $105.9M
9 Moody Aldrich Partners LLC 1.71% 278,433 $9.5M
10 Valley Wealth Managers, INC. 1.70% 774,648 $26.4M
11 Troluce Capital Advisors LLC 1.70% 810,400 $27.7M
12 Glenview Capital Management, LLC 1.40% 1,628,683 $55.6M
13 Blue Zone Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.28% 184,137 $6.3M
14 Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. 1.22% 3,551,622 $121.3M
15 Peak Financial Advisors LLC 1.21% 79,883 $2.7M
16 Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC 1.08% 4,366,956 $149.1M
17 Parkside Investments, LLC 1.06% 256,010 $8.7M
18 Reinhart Partners, LLC. 0.96% 976,283 $33.3M
19 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.93% 1,758,092 $57.3M
20 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.87% 170,482 $5.8M
21 DDD Partners, LLC 0.86% 364,440 $12.4M
22 Peregrine Capital Management LLC 0.66% 523,976 $17.9M
23 Royce & Associates LP 0.66% 1,964,886 $67.1M
24 Eventide Asset Management, LLC 0.66% 1,171,467 $39.8M
25 Washington Capital Management, Inc 0.63% 21,940 $749K
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 — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 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 — 56% buying: Last quarter: 252 funds bought or added vs 196 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 — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 56 of 442 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% 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?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 216 out of 443 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.

Is it too late to buy Element Solutions Inc (ESI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ESI has moved +8.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +7.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ESI has gained +34.7% vs +15.1% for SPY. 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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