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ROSS STORES INC (ROST)

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Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +154
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
63%

Smart Money Signals — ROST

Based on 1145 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ROST 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
1,145 hedge funds hold ROST 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+125 new funds entered over the past year (+12% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

691 buying404 selling
Last quarter: 691 funds were net buyers (233 opened a brand new position + 458 added to an existing one). Only 404 were sellers (325 trimmed + 79 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+119 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ROST position: 89 → 128 → 114 → 233. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 19% new
759 out of 1,145 hedge funds have held ROST 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 +20% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value
+19%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +20%, but actual share count only changed +1%. 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

133 → 89 → 128 → 114 → 233 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 89 → 128 → 114 → 233. 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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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Of 1,194 current holders: 824 (69%) 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 — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds
47 of 1145 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in ROST. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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: ROST

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

Market Analysis: ROST

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Company Profile: ROST

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

114 top-rated funds 9 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ROST
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1194 1038 15.03%
13F Shares 289M 285M 1.32%
Total Value $50.73B $42.29B 19.94%
New Positions 236 116 +120
Increased Positions 530 419 +111
Closed Positions 88 112 -24
Reduced Positions 375 462 -87
Total Calls 28 26 7.69%
Total Puts 30 27 11.11%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.07 1.04 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of ROST — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Nexus Investment Management ULC 7.36% 242,942 $52.6M
2 NORTH POINT PORTFOLIO MANAGERS CORP/OH 3.40% 88,169 $19.1M
3 Aurdan Capital Management, LLC 2.51% 38,648 $8.4M
4 Canoe Financial LP 2.34% 793,911 $172.0M
5 Hendershot Investments Inc. 2.17% 74,401 $16.1M
6 Clean Yield Group 1.75% 28,640 $6.2M
7 Slow Capital, Inc. 1.54% 54,628 $11.8M
8 BEACON INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. 1.37% 154,000 $33.4M
9 Berkeley, Inc 1.37% 18,827 $4.1M
10 Kingsman Wealth Management, Inc. 1.19% 9,750 $2.1M
11 Retireful, LLC 1.15% 3,760 $815K
12 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 1.14% 523,250 $113.4M
13 Financial Planning Hawaii, Inc. 1.09% 8,560 $1.9M
14 TEALWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 1.01% 10,239 $2K
15 Somerset Trust Co 0.99% 14,915 $3.2M
16 KWMG, LLC 0.90% 49,674 $10.8M
17 Meadowbrook Advisors Group, LLC 0.90% 6,974 $1.5M
18 Vest Financial, LLC 0.89% 341,089 $73.9M
19 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.86% 481,674 $104.3M
20 Greenfield Seitz Capital Management, LLC 0.83% 12,762 $2.8M
21 American State Bank (Iowa) 0.81% 6,935 $852K
22 Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd 0.78% 23,000 $5.0M
23 Mechanics Bank Trust Department 0.72% 24,169 $5.2M
24 NavPoint Financial, Inc. 0.67% 7,676 $1.7M
25 First Financial Bank - Trust Division 0.62% 35,504 $7.7M
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 — ROSS STORES INC (ROST)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ROST?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ROST 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 ROST?

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 691 funds were net buyers (233 opened a brand new position + 458 added to an existing one). Only 404 were sellers (325 trimmed + 79 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ROST holders?

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 47 of 1145 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in ROST. 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 ROST?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 759 out of 1,145 hedge funds have held ROST 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.