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Ezcorp Inc (EZPW)

294 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in EZPW. 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
↑ +38
Streak
10Q ▲
Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — EZPW

Based on 295 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 10 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EZPW 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
295 hedge funds hold EZPW 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 — +32% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+71 new funds entered over the past year (+32% 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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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

171 buying114 selling
Last quarter: 171 funds were net buyers (71 opened a brand new position + 100 added to an existing one). Only 114 were sellers (81 trimmed + 33 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+28 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EZPW position: 43 → 40 → 43 → 71. 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+) ■ 18% medium ■ 26% new
164 out of 295 hedge funds have held EZPW 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 +35% but shares only +5% — price-driven

Value
+34%
Shares
+5%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +35%, but actual share count only changed +5%. 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

39 → 43 → 40 → 43 → 71 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 43 → 40 → 43 → 71. A growing number of institutions are discovering EZPW each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 30% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 5% 1-2yr ■ 30% new
Entry-cohort mix of 302 holders: 194 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 16 entered 1–2 years ago, and 92 (30%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 295 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in EZPW. 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 — EZPW

In 2026 Q1, 171 hedge funds were net buyers of EZPW (71 opened a new position, 100 added to an existing one), while 114 reduced or exited (81 trimmed, 33 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 10 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 42% of total institutional value in EZPW is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +38 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 295.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EZPW

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

Market Analysis: EZPW

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Company Profile: EZPW

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much EZPW has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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
EZPW
+19.9%
XLF
+9.5%

EZPW outperformed XLF by +10.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
EZPW
-7.8%
XLF
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, EZPW outperformed XLF by -13.6% .

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.

23 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EZPW
294 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 294 257 14.4%
13F Shares 70M 67M 5.13%
Total Value $1.74B $1.30B 34.51%
New Positions 70 43 +27
Increased Positions 97 77 +20
Closed Positions 33 31 +2
Reduced Positions 80 92 -12
Total Calls 5 3 66.67%
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.4 0.33 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 EZPW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Ophir Asset Management Pty Ltd 4.78% 1,616,518 $41.0M
2 First Wilshire Securities Management Inc 4.24% 740,771 $18.8M
3 Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC 2.73% 371,657 $9.4M
4 Western Standard LLC 2.69% 201,679 $5.1M
5 Atlas FRM LLC 2.41% 1,450,000 $36.8M
6 IronBridge Private Wealth, LLC 1.98% 242,222 $6.1M
7 Miller Global Investments, LLC 1.70% 72,944 $1.9M
8 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 1.13% 572,341 $14.5M
9 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 0.96% 139,600 $3.5M
10 Heartland Advisors Inc 0.91% 705,906 $17.9M
11 Requisite Capital Management, LLC 0.88% 186,307 $4.7M
12 Fortress Private Ledger, LLC 0.85% 107,433 $2.7M
13 Eddie Patel Inc 0.82% 41,811 $1.1M
14 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.72% 189,239 $4.8M
15 Triasima Portfolio Management inc. 0.69% 178,960 $4.5M
16 Prescott Group Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.69% 271,393 $6.9M
17 Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC 0.63% 108,140 $3.3M
18 Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc. 0.61% 234,171 $5.9M
19 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.51% 173,997 $4.4M
20 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 0.50% 1,434,454 $36.4M
21 Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP 0.49% 458,856 $11.6M
22 Oberweis Asset Management Inc/ 0.48% 639,400 $16.2M
23 Hennessy Advisors Inc 0.39% 430,300 $10.9M
24 R Squared Ltd 0.38% 27,082 $687K
25 Diametric Capital, LP 0.32% 49,218 $1.2M
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 — Ezcorp Inc (EZPW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EZPW?

Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row: For 10 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EZPW 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 EZPW?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 171 funds were net buyers (71 opened a brand new position + 100 added to an existing one). Only 114 were sellers (81 trimmed + 33 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for EZPW holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 45 of 295 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in EZPW. 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 EZPW?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 164 out of 295 hedge funds have held EZPW 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 Ezcorp Inc (EZPW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EZPW has moved -7.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -13.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EZPW has gained +19.9% vs +9.5% for XLF. 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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