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Grand Canyon Ed Inc (LOPE)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -9
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — LOPE

Based on 470 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their LOPE 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 (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
470 hedge funds hold LOPE 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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Steady growth — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+25 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

228 buying250 selling
Last quarter: 250 funds reduced or exited vs 228 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 (-22 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 67 → 77 → 86 → 64. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 17% new
298 out of 470 hedge funds have held LOPE 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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Steady discovery — ~64 new funds/quarter

70 → 67 → 77 → 86 → 64 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 67 → 77 → 86 → 64. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 475 holders: 321 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 49 entered 1–2 years ago, and 105 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
57 of 467 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in LOPE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — LOPE

In 2026 Q1, 228 hedge funds were net buyers of LOPE (64 opened a new position, 164 added to an existing one), while 250 reduced or exited (177 trimmed, 73 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 43% of total institutional value in LOPE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -9 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 470.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LOPE

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

Market Analysis: LOPE

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Company Profile: LOPE

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Grand Canyon Ed Inc (LOPE) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much LOPE has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) 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
LOPE
-16.2%
XLP
+2.1%

LOPE outperformed XLP by -18.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
LOPE
-9.8%
XLP
-1.1%

Since the filing became public, LOPE outperformed XLP by -8.7% .

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.

34 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: LOPE
467 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 467 479 -2.51%
13F Shares 26M 28M -5.61%
Total Value $4.12B $4.54B -9.3%
New Positions 62 86 -24
Increased Positions 164 161 +3
Closed Positions 74 88 -14
Reduced Positions 174 179 -5
Total Calls 3 6 -50.0%
Total Puts 5 4 25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.67 0.67 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

467 + investors

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Top 25 LOPE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Prospect Capital Advisors, LLC 7.61% 80,470 $13.7M
2 Sovereign's Capital Management, LLC 4.21% 33,625 $5.7M
3 First Sabrepoint Capital Management LP 3.58% 58,000 $9.9M
4 Reinhart Partners, LLC. 3.15% 644,988 $109.7M
5 Riverbridge Partners LLC 2.98% 716,586 $121.8M
6 No Street GP LP 2.55% 225,000 $38.3M
7 Riverwater Partners LLC 1.93% 33,976 $5.8M
8 Boxwood Ventures, Inc. 1.86% 10,321 $1.8M
9 Foresight Group Ltd Liability Partnership 1.66% 55,397 $9.4M
10 Security National Bank of Sioux City Iowa /Ia/ 1.10% 10,929 $1.9M
11 Skylands Capital, LLC 1.03% 46,415 $7.9M
12 Bridge City Capital, LLC 0.83% 17,591 $3.0M
13 Postrock Partners LLC 0.82% 10,385 $1.8M
14 Values First Advisors, Inc. 0.79% 8,903 $1.5M
15 Security National Bank of So Dak 0.74% 9,087 $1.5M
16 Flat Footed LLC 0.74% 40,000 $6.8M
17 Oberweis Asset Management Inc/ 0.59% 116,900 $19.9M
18 William Blair Investment Management, LLC 0.55% 979,734 $166.6M
19 ClearAlpha Technologies LP 0.49% 1,394 $237K
20 Hood River Capital Management LLC 0.45% 262,557 $44.6M
21 Wasatch Advisors LP 0.36% 316,202 $53.8M
22 Auxier Asset Management LLC 0.35% 14,410 $2.5M
23 ABN AMRO Bank N.V. 0.33% 178,880 $30.7M
24 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.31% 11,044 $1.9M
25 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.27% 3,396 $577K
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 — Grand Canyon Ed Inc (LOPE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LOPE?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their LOPE 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 LOPE?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 250 funds reduced or exited vs 228 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 LOPE holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 57 of 467 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in LOPE. 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 LOPE?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 298 out of 470 hedge funds have held LOPE 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 Grand Canyon Ed Inc (LOPE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LOPE has moved -9.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.1% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of -8.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LOPE has gained -16.2% vs +2.1% for XLP. 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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