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Exlservice Hldgs Inc (EXLS)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -2
Streak
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — EXLS

Based on 458 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 EXLS 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
458 hedge funds hold EXLS 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 EXLS is almost the same as a year ago (+12 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

283 buying230 selling
Last quarter: 283 funds bought or added vs 230 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 (+14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EXLS position: 77 → 75 → 76 → 90. 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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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 25% new
250 out of 458 hedge funds have held EXLS 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 -2%, value -31%

Value
-31%
Shares
-2%
Last quarter: funds added -2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -31%. 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 — ~90 new funds/quarter

78 → 77 → 75 → 76 → 90 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 77 → 75 → 76 → 90. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 29% newcomers

■ 61% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Entry-cohort mix of 460 holders: 281 (61%) are 2+ year veterans, 47 entered 1–2 years ago, and 132 (29%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 456 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in EXLS. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — EXLS

In 2026 Q1, 283 hedge funds were net buyers of EXLS (90 opened a new position, 193 added to an existing one), while 230 reduced or exited (138 trimmed, 92 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 44% of total institutional value in EXLS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -2 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 458.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EXLS

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

Market Analysis: EXLS

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Company Profile: EXLS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Exlservice Hldgs Inc (EXLS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much EXLS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 79d ago
EXLS
-14.8%
XLK
+44.0%

EXLS outperformed XLK by -58.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
EXLS
-5.6%
XLK
+8.6%

Since the filing became public, EXLS outperformed XLK by -14.2% .

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.

36 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EXLS
456 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 456 460 -0.87%
13F Shares 150M 154M -2.35%
Total Value $4.46B $6.48B -31.24%
New Positions 89 76 +13
Increased Positions 193 160 +33
Closed Positions 93 68 +25
Reduced Positions 136 181 -45
Total Calls 2 3 -33.33%
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

456 + investors

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Top 25 EXLS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Geneva Capital Management LLC 2.75% 4,257,091 $129.6M
2 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 1.95% 312,170 $9.5M
3 Fenimore Asset Management Inc 1.87% 2,757,931 $84.0M
4 Tributary Capital Management, LLC 1.61% 546,296 $16.6M
5 Kestrel Investment Management Corp 1.57% 86,500 $2.6M
6 Foyston, Gordon & Payne Inc 1.01% 144,370 $4.4M
7 Collaborative Fund Advisors, LLC 0.94% 49,736 $1.5M
8 Bridge City Capital, LLC 0.87% 103,535 $3.2M
9 West Tower Group, LLC 0.83% 8,700 $265K
10 Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC 0.75% 300,198 $9.1M
11 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.72% 156,536 $4.8M
12 one8zero8, LLC 0.67% 98,600 $3.0M
13 EULAV Asset Management 0.57% 584,065 $17.8M
14 Oak Ridge Investments LLC 0.48% 240,178 $7.3M
15 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.44% 295,609 $9.0M
16 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.44% 15,861 $483K
17 2Xideas AG 0.43% 36,052 $1.1M
18 Lecap Asset Management Ltd 0.43% 37,465 $1.1M
19 Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd 0.38% 24,508 $1.2M
20 Renaissance Group LLC 0.32% 252,806 $7.7M
21 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.31% 12,100 $368K
22 Sciencast Management LP 0.27% 68,883 $2.1M
23 Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP 0.27% 153,080 $4.9M
24 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.26% 247,689 $7.5M
25 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.26% 208,048 $6.3M
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 — Exlservice Hldgs Inc (EXLS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EXLS?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their EXLS 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 EXLS?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 283 funds bought or added vs 230 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 EXLS holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 456 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in EXLS. 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 EXLS?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 250 out of 458 hedge funds have held EXLS 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 Exlservice Hldgs Inc (EXLS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EXLS has moved -5.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +8.6% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -14.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EXLS has gained -14.8% vs +44.0% for XLK. 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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