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Euroseas Ltd (ESEA)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -3
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — ESEA

Based on 58 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ESEA positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
58 hedge funds hold ESEA 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 — +41% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+17 new funds entered over the past year (+41% 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 sellers than buyers — 49% buying

27 buying28 selling
Last quarter: 28 funds reduced or exited vs 27 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 16 → 13 → 16 → 8. 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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Mixed — 31% long-term, 31% new

31% conviction (2yr+) 38% medium 31% new
Of the 58 current holders: 18 (31%) held >2 years, 22 held 1–2 years, and 18 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

17 → 16 → 13 → 16 → 8 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 16 → 13 → 16 → 8. ESEA is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 45% veterans vs 41% newcomers

45% veterans 14% 1-2yr 41% new
Entry-cohort mix of 58 holders: 26 (45%) are 2+ year veterans, 8 entered 1–2 years ago, and 24 (41%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
18 of 57 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in ESEA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — 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 — ESEA

In 2026 Q2, 27 hedge funds were net buyers of ESEA (8 opened a new position, 19 added to an existing one), while 28 reduced or exited (17 trimmed, 11 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 42% of total institutional value in ESEA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -3 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 58.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ESEA

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

Market Analysis: ESEA

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Euroseas Ltd (ESEA) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ESEA has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 72d ago
ESEA
+12.4%
XLI
-7.3%

ESEA outperformed XLI by +19.7% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 27d ago
ESEA
+1.1%
XLI
-7.9%

Since the filing became public, ESEA outperformed XLI by +9.0% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

4 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.0
/ 10
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Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ESEA
57 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 57 61 -6.56%
13F Shares 624K 725K -13.96%
Total Value $35M $42M -16.97%
New Positions 8 16 -8
Increased Positions 19 16 +3
Closed Positions 11 10 +1
Reduced Positions 17 14 +3
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

57 + investors

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

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Top 25 ESEA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.09% 32,616 $2.2M
2 Navellier & Associates Inc 0.08% 15,562 $1.0M
3 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.05% 15,000 $996K
4 U S Global Investors Inc 0.03% 5,000 $332K
5 Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.03% 4,149 $275K
6 Jamison Private Wealth Management, INC. 0.03% 3,738 $248K
7 Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 2,955 $196K
8 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.02% 8,036 $533K
9 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.01% 65,465 $4.3M
10 AlphaCore Capital LLC 0.00% 3,877 $257K
11 Two Sigma Investments, LP 0.00% 67,592 $4.5M
12 Archer Investment Corp 0.00% 215 $14K
13 Aquatic Capital Management LLC 0.00% 964 $64K
14 Quadrature Capital Ltd 0.00% 3,578 $237K
15 Credit Agricole S A 0.00% 14,234 $945K
16 Triumph Capital Management 0.00% 126 $8K
17 Boston Partners 0.00% 24,648 $1.6M
18 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 2,700 $179K
19 Tidal Investments LLC 0.00% 11,408 $757K
20 Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio 0.00% 6,371 $423K
21 Qube Research & Technologies Ltd 0.00% 20,128 $1.3M
22 Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC 0.00% 4,059 $269K
23 State of Tennessee, Department of Treasury 0.00% 4,170 $277K
24 D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. 0.00% 23,655 $1.6M
25 Mariner, LLC 0.00% 8,040 $534K
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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 — Euroseas Ltd (ESEA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ESEA?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ESEA positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for ESEA?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 28 funds reduced or exited vs 27 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for ESEA holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 18 of 57 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in ESEA. 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 ESEA?

Mixed — 31% long-term, 31% new: Of the 58 current holders: 18 (31%) held >2 years, 22 held 1–2 years, and 18 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Euroseas Ltd (ESEA) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ESEA has moved +1.1% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -7.9% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +9.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), ESEA has gained +12.4% vs -7.3% for XLI. 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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