Ezcorp Inc (EZPW) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Ezcorp Inc (EZPW) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EZPW has moved +4.2% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -6.9% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +11.1%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), EZPW gained -11.1% vs +3.0% for XLF. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Ezcorp Inc (EZPW)

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

Smart Money Signals — EZPW

Based on 313 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 11 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

313 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

+76 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 sellers than buyers — 48% buying

145 buying159 selling

Last quarter: 159 funds reduced or exited vs 145 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 40 → 43 → 71 → 61. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 52% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 27% new

164 out of 313 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 +41% but shares only +4% — price-driven

Value

+41%

+3%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +41%, but actual share count only changed +4%. 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

43 → 40 → 43 → 71 → 61 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 40 → 43 → 71 → 61. 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 — 61% veterans vs 30% newcomers

■ 61% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 30% new

Entry-cohort mix of 323 holders: 196 (61%) are 2+ year veterans, 29 entered 1–2 years ago, and 98 (30%) 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

52 of 310 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% 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.

4.3

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.3/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	307	296	3.72%
13F Shares	71M	70M	0.41%
Total Value	$2.40B	$1.74B	37.72%
New Positions	60	71	-11
Increased Positions	80	97	-17
Closed Positions	46	32	+14
Reduced Positions	114	80	+34
Total Calls	8	5	60.0%
Total Puts	5	2	150.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.62	0.4	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

307

296

3.72%

13F Shares

71M

70M

0.41%

Total Value

$2.40B

$1.74B

37.72%

New Positions

-11

Increased Positions

-17

Closed Positions

+14

Reduced Positions

114

+34

Total Calls

60.0%

Total Puts

150.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.62

0.4

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

307 + investors

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

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

Top 25 EZPW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	First Wilshire Securities Management Inc	4.50%	631,647	$21.8M
2	Ophir Asset Management Pty Ltd	4.24%	1,489,613	$51.5M
3	Gallo Partners, LP	2.64%	34,470	$1.2M
4	IronBridge Private Wealth, LLC	2.35%	207,222	$7.2M
5	Atlas FRM LLC	2.15%	1,450,000	$50.1M
6	Miller Global Investments, LLC	2.09%	72,944	$2.5M
7	Crown Advisors Management, INC.	1.90%	100,000	$3.5M
8	Western Standard LLC	1.65%	140,979	$4.9M
9	Smh Capital Advisors Inc	1.24%	9,142	$316K
10	Eddie Patel Inc	1.20%	57,909	$2.0M
11	Heartland Advisors Inc	1.09%	705,906	$24.4M
12	Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC	1.05%	91,800	$3.2M
13	Penn Capital Management Company, LLC	1.04%	474,692	$16.4M
14	Requisite Capital Management, LLC	0.95%	166,307	$5.7M
15	Triasima Portfolio Management inc.	0.83%	178,150	$6.2M
16	Prescott Group Capital Management, L.L.C.	0.81%	271,393	$9.4M
17	Glaxis Capital Management, LLC	0.69%	10,000	$346K
18	Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC	0.67%	107,710	$3.7M
19	Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc.	0.64%	198,690	$6.9M
20	Fortress Private Ledger, LLC	0.58%	61,517	$2.1M
21	Diametric Capital, LP	0.53%	145,000	$5.0M
22	Oberweis Asset Management Inc/	0.45%	631,800	$21.8M
23	Capital CS Group, LLC	0.43%	15,910	$550K
24	Horizon Investment Services, LLC	0.42%	43,506	$1.5M
25	Stephens Investment Management Group LLC	0.38%	1,038,856	$35.9M

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 — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 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 sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 159 funds reduced or exited vs 145 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for EZPW holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 52 of 310 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% 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?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 164 out of 313 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 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EZPW has moved +4.2% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -6.9% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +11.1%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), EZPW has gained -11.1% vs +3.0% for XLF. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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.

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Ezcorp Inc (EZPW)

Smart Money Signals — EZPW

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +32% more funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-10 vs last Q)

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +41% but shares only +4% — price-driven

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 30% newcomers

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

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