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Ross Stores Inc (ROST)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ROST. 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
↑ +69
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — ROST

Based on 1416 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 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
1,416 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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Fast accumulation — +37% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+384 new funds entered over the past year (+37% 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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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

781 buying566 selling
Last quarter: 781 funds bought or added vs 566 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-52 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 125 → 248 → 242 → 190. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 23% new
840 out of 1,416 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +43%, value +7%

Value
+6%
Shares
+43%
Last quarter: funds added +43% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +7%. 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

135 → 125 → 248 → 242 → 190 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 125 → 248 → 242 → 190. A growing number of institutions are discovering ROST each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,465 holders: 949 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 159 entered 1–2 years ago, and 357 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 66% AUM from top-100 funds

66% from top-100 AUM funds
70 of 1411 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 66% 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.
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 — ROST

In 2026 Q2, 781 hedge funds were net buyers of ROST (190 opened a new position, 591 added to an existing one), while 566 reduced or exited (445 trimmed, 121 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 66% of total institutional value in ROST is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +69 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1416.

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ross Stores Inc (ROST) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ROST has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 82d ago
ROST
+6.5%
XLY
-5.3%

ROST outperformed XLY by +11.8% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 37d ago
ROST
-7.5%
XLY
-6.1%

Since the filing became public, ROST outperformed XLY by -1.4% .

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.

41 top-rated funds 12 high-conviction
Consensus
7.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ROST
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1407 1347 4.45%
13F Shares 404M 283M 42.96%
Total Value $61.17B $57.30B 6.75%
New Positions 190 242 -52
Increased Positions 580 522 +58
Closed Positions 125 104 +21
Reduced Positions 431 399 +32
Total Calls 25 20 25.0%
Total Puts 28 26 7.69%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.12 1.3 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 ROST holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Teca Partners, LP 10.08% 55,108 $11.7M
2 Nexus Investment Management ULC 6.54% 235,752 $50.2M
3 Bretton Capital Management, LLC 5.89% 34,700 $7.4M
4 Fenimore Asset Management Inc 5.47% 1,240,618 $264.1M
5 Sierra Legacy Group 4.27% 25,863 $5.5M
6 Alphinity Investment Management Pty Ltd 3.79% 1,068,130 $227.4M
7 Dundas Partners LLP 3.68% 238,768 $50.8M
8 Jlb & Associates Inc 3.45% 121,145 $25.8M
9 Lgt Capital Partners LTD. 3.04% 282,091 $60.0M
10 Crown Advisors Management, INC. 3.04% 26,000 $5.5M
11 Evergreen Private Wealth LLC 3.00% 37,575 $8.1M
12 Marshfield Associates 2.97% 595,704 $126.8M
13 North Point Portfolio Managers Corp/Oh 2.97% 84,593 $18.0M
14 Delta Global Management LP 2.93% 127,006 $27.0M
15 NatWest Group plc 2.77% 72,884 $15.5M
16 Lummis Asset Management, LP 2.72% 20,062 $4.5M
17 Wealth High Governance Capital Ltda 2.64% 41,405 $8.8M
18 Shellback Capital, LP 2.42% 130,000 $27.7M
19 Madison Asset Management, LLC 2.25% 886,641 $188.7M
20 Canoe Financial LP 2.11% 800,488 $170.4M
21 Hahn Capital Management LLC 2.07% 16,039 $3.4M
22 Hendershot Investments Inc. 2.02% 72,482 $15.4M
23 GS Investments, Inc. 2.00% 12,974 $2.8M
24 Aurdan Capital Management, LLC 1.99% 36,789 $7.8M
25 Alcosta Capital Management, Inc. 1.93% 13,425 $2.9M
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 — Ross Stores Inc (ROST)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ROST?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 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?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 781 funds bought or added vs 566 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 ROST holders?

Elite ownership — 66% AUM from top-100 funds: 70 of 1411 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 66% 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?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 840 out of 1,416 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.

Is it too late to buy Ross Stores Inc (ROST) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ROST has moved -7.5% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -6.1% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.4%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), ROST has gained +6.5% vs -5.3% for XLY. 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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