Encore Cap Group Inc (ECPG) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Encore Cap Group Inc (ECPG)

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

Smart Money Signals — ECPG

Based on 279 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 ECPG 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

279 hedge funds hold ECPG 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 — +42% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+83 new funds entered over the past year (+42% 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 — 57% buying

160 buying119 selling

Last quarter: 160 funds bought or added vs 119 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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More new buyers each quarter (+18 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new ECPG position: 43 → 35 → 46 → 64. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 27% new

155 out of 279 hedge funds have held ECPG 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 (+28% value, -2% shares)

Value

+28%

-2%

Last quarter: total value of institutional ECPG holdings rose +28% 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

41 → 43 → 35 → 46 → 64 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 43 → 35 → 46 → 64. A growing number of institutions are discovering ECPG each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 31% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 5% 1-2yr ■ 31% new

Entry-cohort mix of 285 holders: 181 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 15 entered 1–2 years ago, and 89 (31%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

63% from top-100 AUM funds

52 of 279 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in ECPG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.2

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.2/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	279	243	14.81%
13F Shares	24M	25M	-2.49%
Total Value	$2.18B	$1.70B	28.12%
New Positions	64	46	+18
Increased Positions	93	84	+9
Closed Positions	28	22	+6
Reduced Positions	90	71	+19
Total Calls	4	3	33.33%
Total Puts	2	3	-33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.5	1.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

279

243

14.81%

13F Shares

24M

25M

-2.49%

Total Value

$2.18B

$1.70B

28.12%

New Positions

+18

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

+19

Total Calls

33.33%

Total Puts

-33.33%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.5

1.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

279 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 ECPG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Karl Kapital LLC	7.75%	139,536	$13.0M
2	EJF Capital LP	2.37%	38,000	$3.5M
3	Third Avenue Management LLC	1.94%	129,717	$12.1M
4	Heartland Advisors Inc	1.51%	362,825	$33.8M
5	Globeflex Capital L P	1.12%	94,244	$8.8M
6	Virtus Advisers, LLC	0.99%	27,702	$2.6M
7	Portolan Capital Management, LLC	0.89%	255,715	$23.9M
8	Range Financial Group LLC	0.56%	22,091	$2.1M
9	Wakefield Asset Management LLLP	0.47%	22,411	$2.1M
10	FJ Capital Management LLC	0.46%	38,144	$3.6M
11	Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC	0.44%	28,681	$2.7M
12	Informed Momentum Co LLC	0.37%	44,604	$4.2M
13	Dana Investment Advisors, Inc.	0.37%	151,441	$14.1M
14	Hennessy Advisors Inc	0.33%	111,400	$10.4M
15	Hillsdale Investment Management Inc.	0.32%	152,438	$14.2M
16	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.29%	176,463	$16.5M
17	Stephens Investment Management Group LLC	0.26%	264,755	$24.7M
18	R Squared Ltd	0.26%	5,305	$495K
19	Driehaus Capital Management LLC	0.22%	409,924	$38.2M
20	Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC	0.21%	41,950	$3.9M
21	Huntleigh Advisors, Inc.	0.18%	13,805	$1.3M
22	Meeder Asset Management Inc	0.17%	34,756	$3.2M
23	Northland Securities, INC.	0.16%	3,000	$280K
24	Prelude Capital Management, LLC	0.14%	20,423	$1.9M
25	Seizert Capital Partners, LLC	0.14%	35,517	$3.3M

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 — Encore Cap Group Inc (ECPG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ECPG?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ECPG 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 ECPG?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 160 funds bought or added vs 119 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 ECPG holders?

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds: 52 of 279 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in ECPG. 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 ECPG?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 155 out of 279 hedge funds have held ECPG 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.

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Encore Cap Group Inc (ECPG)

Smart Money Signals — ECPG

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +42% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 57% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+18 vs last Q)

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Price up while funds trimmed (+28% value, -2% shares)

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 31% newcomers

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

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