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ESPEY MFG & ELECTRS CORP (ESP)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — ESP

Based on 59 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ESP 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
59 hedge funds hold ESP 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 — +79% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+26 new funds entered over the past year (+79% 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 — 59% buying

33 buying23 selling
Last quarter: 33 funds bought or added vs 23 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 (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ESP position: 17 → 11 → 9 → 17. 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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Mixed — 36% long-term, 41% new

36% conviction (2yr+) 24% medium 41% new
Of the 59 current holders: 21 (36%) held >2 years, 14 held 1–2 years, and 24 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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Value +39% but shares only +19% — price-driven

Value
+38%
Shares
+19%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +39%, but actual share count only changed +19%. 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 — ~17 new funds/quarter

4 → 17 → 11 → 9 → 17 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 17 → 11 → 9 → 17. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed cohorts — 39% veterans, 47% new entrants

39% veterans 14% 1-2yr 47% new
Of 59 current holders: 23 (39%) held 2+ years, 8 held 1–2 years, 28 (47%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
20 of 59 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.5
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.5/10 — 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 — ESP

In 2026 Q1, 33 hedge funds were net buyers of ESP (17 opened a new position, 16 added to an existing one), while 23 reduced or exited (16 trimmed, 7 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 39% of total institutional value in ESP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 59.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ESP

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

Market Analysis: ESP

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

Is It Too Late to Buy ESPEY MFG & ELECTRS CORP (ESP) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ESP has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 67d ago
ESP
+0.9%
XLI
-97.4%

ESP outperformed XLI by +98.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 22d ago
ESP
-17.7%
XLI
+1.6%

Since the filing became public, ESP outperformed XLI by -19.3% .

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.

5 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ESP
59 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 59 49 20.41%
13F Shares 934K 782K 19.39%
Total Value $51M $37M 38.77%
New Positions 17 9 +8
Increased Positions 16 15 +1
Closed Positions 7 10 -3
Reduced Positions 16 13 +3
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of ESP — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P. 0.96% 16,627 $921K
2 Sidoxia Capital Management, LLC 0.89% 18,633 $1.0M
3 Sage Investment Advisers LLC 0.61% 14,440 $823K
4 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.54% 16,017 $888K
5 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.37% 56,247 $3.1M
6 MORGAN DEMPSEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.20% 8,093 $449K
7 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.13% 20,510 $1.1M
8 NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC 0.06% 14,877 $825K
9 FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC 0.03% 10,592 $587K
10 ADIRONDACK TRUST CO 0.02% 1,333 $74K
11 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.02% 24,085 $1.3M
12 GC Wealth Management RIA, LLC 0.01% 4,961 $275K
13 FLAGSHIP WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.01% 494 $23K
14 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.01% 103,212 $5.7M
15 O'SHAUGHNESSY ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 30,878 $1.7M
16 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 4,608 $255K
17 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 5,087 $282K
18 BEACON INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. 0.00% 925 $51K
19 ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 0.00% 61,879 $3.4M
20 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 0.00% 1,387 $77K
21 Archer Investment Corp 0.00% 135 $7K
22 Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 11,071
23 AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC 0.00% 53,086 $2.9M
24 SEI INVESTMENTS CO 0.00% 24,968 $1.4M
25 TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP 0.00% 26,073 $1.4M
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 — ESPEY MFG & ELECTRS CORP (ESP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ESP?

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

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 33 funds bought or added vs 23 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 ESP holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 20 of 59 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 ESP?

Mixed — 36% long-term, 41% new: Of the 59 current holders: 21 (36%) held >2 years, 14 held 1–2 years, and 24 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 ESPEY MFG & ELECTRS CORP (ESP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ESP has moved -17.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.6% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -19.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ESP has gained +0.9% vs -97.4% 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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