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ESSENT GROUP LTD (ESNT)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +10
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — ESNT

Based on 335 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ESNT 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
335 hedge funds hold ESNT 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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Steady growth — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+43 new funds entered over the past year (+15% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

164 buying185 selling
Last quarter: 185 funds reduced or exited vs 164 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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Steady new buyers — ~55 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 66 → 40 → 53 → 55. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 17% new
202 out of 335 hedge funds have held ESNT 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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Steady discovery — ~55 new funds/quarter

50 → 66 → 40 → 53 → 55 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 66 → 40 → 53 → 55. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 335 current holders: 220 (66%) 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 — 61% AUM from top-100 funds

61% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 335 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in ESNT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — ESNT

In 2025 Q4, 164 hedge funds were net buyers of ESNT (55 opened a new position, 109 added to an existing one), while 185 reduced or exited (140 trimmed, 45 sold completely) — a 47% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 61% of total institutional value in ESNT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 335.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ESNT

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

Market Analysis: ESNT

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Company Profile: ESNT

Financial Services Insurance - Specialty

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.

57 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
7.7
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ESNT
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 9 days 335 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 335 327 2.45%
13F Shares 92M 92M -0.06%
Total Value $5.99B $5.86B 2.34%
New Positions 55 54 +1
Increased Positions 109 105 +4
Closed Positions 47 42 +5
Reduced Positions 140 131 +9
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 2 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 2.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

335 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of ESNT — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Fairman Group, LLC 3.89% 77,921 $4.6M
2 GROESBECK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP /NJ/ 1.36% 11,960 —
3 COOKE & BIELER LP 1.31% 1,985,798 $116.1M
4 Fairvoy Private Wealth, LLC 0.60% 43,041 $2.5M
5 VELA Investment Management, LLC 0.54% 40,242 $2.4M
6 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.45% 207,822 $12.1M
7 MQS Management LLC 0.38% 9,730 $569K
8 SEIZERT CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC 0.20% 75,468 $4.4M
9 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.18% 49,001 $3K
10 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.15% 2,356 $138K
11 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.12% 49,403 $2.9M
12 R Squared Ltd 0.11% 3,529 $206K
13 Paralel Advisors LLC 0.11% 46,347 $2.7M
14 Net Worth Advisory Group 0.10% 8,644 $505K
15 WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.09% 444,909 $26.0M
16 MUTUAL OF AMERICA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.08% 123,452 $7.2M
17 ALPS ADVISORS INC 0.08% 283,662 $16.6M
18 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.08% 7,316 $428K
19 CWA Asset Management Group, LLC 0.07% 36,857 $2.2M
20 Summit Global Investments 0.06% 17,767 $1K
21 LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT 0.06% 468,790 $27K
22 Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC 0.05% 16,328 $954K
23 Unison Advisors LLC 0.05% 11,692 $683K
24 BESSEMER GROUP INC 0.05% 506,735 $30K
25 Walleye Capital LLC 0.05% 186,408 $10.9M
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 — ESSENT GROUP LTD (ESNT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ESNT?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ESNT 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 ESNT?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 185 funds reduced or exited vs 164 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 ESNT holders?

Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds: 45 of 335 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in ESNT. 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 ESNT?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 202 out of 335 hedge funds have held ESNT 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.