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Ellsworth Growth & Income Fd (ECF)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — ECF

Based on 52 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ECF 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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High ownership — 88% of 3.0Y peak

88% of all-time peak
52 funds currently hold this stock — 88% of the 3.0-year high of 59 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
4 fewer hedge funds hold ECF compared to a year ago (-7% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

24 buying22 selling
Last quarter: 24 funds bought or added vs 22 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 — ~9 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 6 → 4 → 9. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 17% new
30 out of 52 hedge funds have held ECF 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 +24% but shares only +3% — price-driven

Value
+23%
Shares
+2%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +24%, but actual share count only changed +3%. 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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Steady discovery — ~9 new funds/quarter

7 → 3 → 6 → 4 → 9 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 6 → 4 → 9. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 52 holders: 34 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 6 entered 1–2 years ago, and 12 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 27% AUM from major funds

27% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 52 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 27% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — 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 — ECF

In 2026 Q2, 24 hedge funds were net buyers of ECF (9 opened a new position, 15 added to an existing one), while 22 reduced or exited (17 trimmed, 5 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 27% of total institutional value in ECF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 52.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ECF

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

Market Analysis: ECF

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: ECF
52 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 52 48 8.33%
13F Shares 6M 6M 2.95%
Total Value $73M $59M 23.85%
New Positions 9 4 +5
Increased Positions 15 18 -3
Closed Positions 5 7 -2
Reduced Positions 17 13 +4
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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Top 25 ECF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Vima LLC 1.14% 88,232 $1.2M
2 Bulldog Investors, LLP 0.66% 228,134 $3.0M
3 Saba Capital Management, L.P. 0.54% 1,604,273 $21.2M
4 Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC 0.39% 239,144 $3.2M
5 PMG Family Office LLC 0.23% 18,529 $245K
6 Shaker Financial Services, LLC 0.19% 45,699 $604K
7 Ruggaard & Associates LLC 0.09% 18,772 $248K
8 Advisors Asset Management, Inc. 0.08% 402,884 $5.3M
9 Beckerman Institutional, LLC 0.08% 12,794 $169K
10 Ceera Investments, LLC 0.08% 13,719 $181K
11 Institute for Wealth Management, LLC. 0.06% 52,289 $691K
12 Evolve Private Wealth, LLC 0.05% 66,203 $875K
13 Aviance Capital Partners, LLC 0.04% 30,905 $408K
14 Gilpin Wealth Management, LLC 0.04% 4,000 $53K
15 Uhlmann Price Securities, LLC 0.04% 73,888 $976K
16 Meridian Investment Counsel INC. 0.03% 11,100 $147K
17 Old Port Advisors 0.03% 11,967 $158K
18 K2 Principal Fund, L.P. 0.02% 24,619 $325K
19 Guggenheim Capital LLC 0.02% 193,775 $2.6M
20 Wolverine Asset Management LLC 0.01% 76,777 $1.0M
21 Basepoint Wealth LLC 0.01% 1,096 $14K
22 Pathstone Holdings, LLC 0.01% 209,392 $2.8M
23 Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. 0.01% 1,767 $23K
24 Readystate Asset Management LP 0.01% 11,650 $154K
25 Waverly Advisors, LLC 0.00% 38,919 $514K
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 — Ellsworth Growth & Income Fd (ECF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ECF?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ECF 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 ECF?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 24 funds bought or added vs 22 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 ECF holders?

Strong quality — 27% AUM from major funds: 9 of 52 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 27% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held ECF?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 30 out of 52 hedge funds have held ECF 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.

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