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ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC (EFC)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +20
Streak
7Q ▲
Buyers last Q
66%

Smart Money Signals — EFC

Based on 229 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EFC 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
229 hedge funds hold EFC 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 — +26% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+47 new funds entered over the past year (+26% 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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More buyers than sellers — 66% buying

142 buying74 selling
Last quarter: 142 funds were net buyers (47 opened a brand new position + 95 added to an existing one). Only 74 were sellers (47 trimmed + 27 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EFC position: 28 → 25 → 37 → 47. 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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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

49% conviction (2yr+) 26% medium 25% new
112 out of 229 hedge funds have held EFC 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

35 → 28 → 25 → 37 → 47 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 28 → 25 → 37 → 47. 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 — 56% of holders stayed 2+ years

56% veterans 13% 1-2yr 31% new
Of 232 current holders: 131 (56%) 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 — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 229 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in EFC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — EFC

In 2025 Q4, 142 hedge funds were net buyers of EFC (47 opened a new position, 95 added to an existing one), while 74 reduced or exited (47 trimmed, 27 sold completely) — a 66% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 7 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 45% of total institutional value in EFC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +20 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 229.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EFC

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

Market Analysis: EFC

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Company Profile: EFC

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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.

43 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
2.0
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Hedge Fund Positioning: EFC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 9 days 232 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 232 212 9.43%
13F Shares 54M 51M 6.84%
Total Value $736M $659M 11.72%
New Positions 48 37 +11
Increased Positions 100 83 +17
Closed Positions 27 22 +5
Reduced Positions 48 58 -10
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

232 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of EFC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GraniteShares Advisors LLC 1.51% 176,381 $2.1M
2 SEVEN GRAND MANAGERS, LLC 0.24% 300,000 $3.6M
3 Mallini Complete Financial Planning LLC 0.11% 11,269 $134K
4 Powell Investment Advisors, LLC 0.09% 21,225 $254K
5 NORDEN GROUP LLC 0.08% 72,163 $855K
6 Advisors Preferred, LLC 0.08% 44,735 $530K
7 CenterStar Asset Management, LLC 0.04% 28,590 $339K
8 one8zero8, LLC 0.03% 11,000 $130K
9 Global Assets Advisory, LLC 0.03% 8,417 $100K
10 Daytona Street Capital LLC 0.02% 2,489 $30K
11 Savvy Advisors, Inc. 0.02% 56,081 $665K
12 HBK Sorce Advisory LLC 0.01% 53,085 $723K
13 PFG Investments, LLC 0.01% 21,352 $253K
14 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 55,300
15 Moors & Cabot, Inc. 0.01% 18,831 $223K
16 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 0.01% 55,003 $652K
17 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 61,584
18 New England Capital Financial Advisors LLC 0.01% 2,363 $28K
19 Artemis Investment Management LLP 0.01% 52,170 $618K
20 INTECH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.01% 56,224 $666K
21 AlphaQuest LLC 0.01% 7,882 $107K
22 High Point Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 516 $6K
23 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.01% 66,866 $792K
24 PRIVATE TRUST CO NA 0.01% 5,016 $59K
25 Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC 0.00% 16,225 $211K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC (EFC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EFC?

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row: For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EFC 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 EFC?

More buyers than sellers — 66% buying: Last quarter: 142 funds were net buyers (47 opened a brand new position + 95 added to an existing one). Only 74 were sellers (47 trimmed + 27 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for EFC holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 34 of 229 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in EFC. 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 EFC?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 112 out of 229 hedge funds have held EFC 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.