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Medpace Hldgs Inc (MEDP)

721 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MEDP. 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
↓ -48
Streak
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Buyers last Q
43%

Smart Money Signals — MEDP

Based on 727 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 MEDP 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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High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
727 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 775 funds (reached 2025 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Fast accumulation — +26% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+152 new funds entered over the past year (+26% 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 — 43% buying

327 buying434 selling
Last quarter: 434 funds reduced or exited vs 327 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 (-86 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 78 → 145 → 178 → 92. 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+) ■ 22% medium ■ 26% new
381 out of 727 hedge funds have held MEDP 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 +0%, value -19%

Value
-18%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: funds added +0% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -19%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

69 → 78 → 145 → 178 → 92 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 78 → 145 → 178 → 92. A growing number of institutions are discovering MEDP each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 56% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 56% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Of 735 current holders: 410 (56%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 727 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in MEDP. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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 — MEDP

In 2026 Q1, 327 hedge funds were net buyers of MEDP (92 opened a new position, 235 added to an existing one), while 434 reduced or exited (294 trimmed, 140 sold completely) — a 43% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 41% of total institutional value in MEDP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -48 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 727.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MEDP

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

Market Analysis: MEDP

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Company Profile: MEDP

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much MEDP has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) 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 · 74d ago
MEDP
-2.7%
XLV
+4.9%

MEDP outperformed XLV by -7.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 29d ago
MEDP
+12.5%
XLV
+6.0%

Since the filing became public, MEDP outperformed XLV by +6.5% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

43 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
7.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MEDP
721 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 721 775 -6.97%
13F Shares 24M 24M 0.14%
Total Value $10.73B $13.23B -18.94%
New Positions 90 178 -88
Increased Positions 231 254 -23
Closed Positions 144 68 +76
Reduced Positions 290 254 +36
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 5 4 25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.25 1.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

721 + investors

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

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Top 25 MEDP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 American Capital Management Inc 5.62% 217,947 $104.7M
2 Alpine Peaks Capital, LP 5.50% 11,356 $5.5M
3 Giverny Capital Inc. 4.50% 256,081 $123.0M
4 Crow's Nest Holdings LP 4.49% 40,000 $19.2M
5 Palisades Investment Partners, LLC 3.11% 16,513 $7.9M
6 Riverbridge Partners LLC 2.79% 237,407 $114.0M
7 Capital Impact Advisors, LLC 2.74% 14,130 $6.8M
8 Vulcan Value Partners, LLC 2.58% 203,068 $97.5M
9 Eurizon SLJ Capital Ltd 2.56% 11,680 $5.4M
10 Smith Group Asset Management, LLC 2.54% 103,603 $49.7M
11 Wasatch Advisors LP 2.47% 773,931 $371.6M
12 Heron Bay Capital Management 2.23% 50,293 $24.2M
13 Spyglass Capital Management LLC 2.02% 55,755 $26.8M
14 McGuire Investment Group, LLC 1.92% 35,375 $17.0M
15 Ranger Investment Management, L.P. 1.68% 48,357 $23.2M
16 Dorsey Wright & Associates 1.67% 28,140 $13.5M
17 Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. 1.66% 135,570 $65.1M
18 Madison Asset Management, LLC 1.56% 262,293 $126.0M
19 Cabot Wealth Management Inc 1.53% 27,625 $13.3M
20 Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC 1.44% 53,983 $25.9M
21 Mawer Investment Management Ltd. 1.39% 446,104 $214.2M
22 Abacus FCF Advisors LLC 1.33% 12,333 $5.9M
23 Front Row Advisors LLC 1.28% 7,863 $3.8M
24 Guilbault Capital LLC 1.27% 2,418 $1.2M
25 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 1.21% 12,245 $5.9M
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 — Medpace Hldgs Inc (MEDP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MEDP?

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

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying: Last quarter: 434 funds reduced or exited vs 327 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 MEDP holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 62 of 727 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in MEDP. 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 MEDP?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 381 out of 727 hedge funds have held MEDP 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 Medpace Hldgs Inc (MEDP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MEDP has moved +12.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +6.0% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of +6.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MEDP has gained -2.7% vs +4.9% for XLV. 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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