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EPLUS INC (PLUS)

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

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Current Price
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-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +15
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — PLUS

Based on 253 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PLUS 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
253 hedge funds hold PLUS 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+29 new funds entered over the past year (+13% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

128 buying128 selling
Last quarter: 128 funds bought or added vs 128 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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Steady new buyers — ~47 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 39 → 37 → 42 → 47. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 21% new
152 out of 253 hedge funds have held PLUS 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+21% value, -2% shares)

Value
+20%
Shares
-2%
Last quarter: total value of institutional PLUS holdings rose +21% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

33 → 39 → 37 → 42 → 47 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 39 → 37 → 42 → 47. A growing number of institutions are discovering PLUS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

65% veterans 11% 1-2yr 25% new
Of 256 current holders: 166 (65%) 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 — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
37 of 253 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in PLUS. 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PLUS

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

Market Analysis: PLUS

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

47 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
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Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PLUS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 16 days 256 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 256 240 6.67%
13F Shares 25M 25M -2.31%
Total Value $2.14B $1.77B 20.59%
New Positions 47 42 +5
Increased Positions 85 75 +10
Closed Positions 32 35 -3
Reduced Positions 99 87 +12
Total Calls 2 1 100.0%
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of PLUS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 River Road Asset Management, LLC 1.39% 1,624,672 $122.3M
2 Tributary Capital Management, LLC 1.34% 182,998 $13.8M
3 CHATHAM CAPITAL GROUP, INC. 0.44% 40,257 $3.0M
4 PERKINS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 0.35% 5,000 $376K
5 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.31% 100,724 $7.6M
6 VISTA FINANCE, LLC 0.26% 4,354 $328K
7 InTrack Investment Management Inc 0.21% 4,850 $365K
8 CAMPBELL NEWMAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.20% 33,518 $2.5M
9 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 0.17% 27,700 $2.1M
10 NICHOLAS COMPANY, INC. 0.12% 83,435 $6.3M
11 BCS Private Wealth Management, Inc. 0.10% 4,285 $322K
12 AZZAD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC /ADV 0.09% 11,769 $886K
13 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.07% 46,315 $3.5M
14 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.05% 8,069 $607K
15 AlphaQuest LLC 0.04% 8,840 $775K
16 JAMES INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. 0.04% 4,684 $352K
17 Vest Financial, LLC 0.04% 43,296 $3.3M
18 CONTRAVISORY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.04% 2,484 $187K
19 TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS 0.03% 95,152 $7.2M
20 Swedbank AB 0.03% 340,000 $25.6M
21 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.02% 11,600
22 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 14,119 $1K
23 Quent Capital, LLC 0.01% 1,568 $118K
24 FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 0.01% 60,456 $4.5M
25 PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC 0.01% 153,572 $11.6M
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 — EPLUS INC (PLUS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PLUS?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PLUS 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 PLUS?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 128 funds bought or added vs 128 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 PLUS holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 37 of 253 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in PLUS. 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 PLUS?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 152 out of 253 hedge funds have held PLUS 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.

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.