Empire St Rlty Tr Inc (ESRT) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Empire St Rlty Tr Inc (ESRT)

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Smart Money Signals — ESRT

Based on 225 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ESRT 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 (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak

225 hedge funds hold ESRT 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding ESRT is almost the same as a year ago (-1 funds, 0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

142 buying85 selling

Last quarter: 142 funds were net buyers (40 opened a brand new position + 102 added to an existing one). Only 85 were sellers (50 trimmed + 35 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~40 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 24 → 25 → 43 → 40. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 17% new

145 out of 225 hedge funds have held ESRT 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 +39% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value

+39%

+0%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +39%, 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

34 → 24 → 25 → 43 → 40 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 24 → 25 → 43 → 40. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 18% new

Entry-cohort mix of 226 holders: 158 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 28 entered 1–2 years ago, and 40 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds

49 of 225 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in ESRT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.3

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	223	220	1.36%
13F Shares	143M	143M	0.23%
Total Value	$764M	$667M	14.57%
New Positions	40	43	-3
Increased Positions	101	79	+22
Closed Positions	37	30	+7
Reduced Positions	49	61	-12
Total Calls	1	1	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

223

220

1.36%

13F Shares

143M

0.23%

Total Value

$764M

$667M

14.57%

New Positions

-3

Increased Positions

101

+22

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-12

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

223 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 ESRT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Lasalle Investment Management Securities LLC	2.52%	13,105,447	$70.9M
2	Southeastern Asset Management Inc/Tn/	2.45%	8,696,434	$47.0M
3	Waterfall Asset Management, LLC	2.28%	689,535	$3.7M
4	NAN FUNG TRINITY (HK) Ltd	0.43%	801,300	$4.3M
5	Centersquare Investment Management LLC	0.17%	3,580,271	$19.4M
6	SummitTX Capital, L.P.	0.15%	1,061,030	$5.7M
7	Vert Asset Management LLC	0.09%	59,090	$320K
8	MQS Management LLC	0.08%	12,371	$67K
9	Cbre Investment Management Listed Real Assets LLC	0.05%	687,840	$3.7M
10	Leonteq Securities AG	0.05%	247,806	$1.3M
11	Wolverine Asset Management LLC	0.04%	937,042	$5.1M
12	William Blair Investment Management, LLC	0.04%	2,282,352	$12.3M
13	Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd	0.03%	316,712	$1.7M
14	Fox Run Management, L.L.C.	0.03%	37,104	$201K
15	Benin Management CORP	0.03%	28,000	$151K
16	Inspire Investing, LLC	0.03%	125,923	$681K
17	Pinney & Scofield, INC.	0.03%	10,000	$54K
18	Carson Advisory Inc.	0.03%	10,500	$57K
19	Heitman Real Estate Securities LLC	0.03%	74,134	$401K
20	Abel Hall, LLC	0.02%	23,570	$128K
21	Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, Inc.	0.02%	6,905,936	$37.4M
22	Financial Council, LLC	0.02%	12,005	$65K
23	Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC	0.02%	1,175,340	$6.4M
24	Capital Investment Counsel, Inc	0.02%	31,675	$171K
25	Aigen Investment Management, LP	0.02%	11,148	$60K

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 — Empire St Rlty Tr Inc (ESRT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ESRT?

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

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 142 funds were net buyers (40 opened a brand new position + 102 added to an existing one). Only 85 were sellers (50 trimmed + 35 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ESRT holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 49 of 225 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in ESRT. 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 ESRT?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 145 out of 225 hedge funds have held ESRT 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.

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Empire St Rlty Tr Inc (ESRT)

Smart Money Signals — ESRT

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (97% of max)

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

Steady new buyers — ~40 new funds per quarter

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +39% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 18% newcomers

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

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