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ESPERION THERAPEUTICS INC NE (ESPR)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +13
Streak
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Buyers last Q
65%

Smart Money Signals — ESPR

Based on 194 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 ESPR 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.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
194 hedge funds hold ESPR 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+7 new funds entered over the past year (+4% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

128 buying68 selling
Last quarter: 128 funds were net buyers (44 opened a brand new position + 84 added to an existing one). Only 68 were sellers (37 trimmed + 31 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~44 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 23 → 13 → 48 → 44. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 20% new
106 out of 194 hedge funds have held ESPR 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +43%, value -51%

Value
-50%
Shares
+43%
Last quarter: funds added +43% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -51%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

29 → 23 → 13 → 48 → 44 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 23 → 13 → 48 → 44. 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 — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 62% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Of 205 current holders: 127 (62%) 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.
✅

Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds

29% from top-100 AUM funds
28 of 194 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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 — ESPR

In 2025 Q4, 128 hedge funds were net buyers of ESPR (44 opened a new position, 84 added to an existing one), while 68 reduced or exited (37 trimmed, 31 sold completely) — a 65% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 29% of total institutional value in ESPR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 194.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ESPR

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

Market Analysis: ESPR

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Company Profile: ESPR

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

35 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ESPR
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 205 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 205 190 7.89%
13F Shares 156M 109M 43.31%
Total Value $578M $1.17B -50.76%
New Positions 44 50 -6
Increased Positions 102 71 +31
Closed Positions 32 22 +10
Reduced Positions 49 45 +4
Total Calls 8 7 14.29%
Total Puts 5 5 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.62 0.71 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 ESPR. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of ESPR — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Privium Fund Management B.V. 1.88% 3,299,441 $9.0M
2 AIGH Capital Management LLC 1.64% 4,400,000 $12.1M
3 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 0.29% 15,768,897 $43.2M
4 Summit Wealth Group, LLC 0.25% 405,369 $1.1M
5 Eleva Capital SAS 0.15% 183,047 $502K
6 ACT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.10% 47,500 $130K
7 SLT Holdings LLC 0.07% 40,000 $110K
8 Boomfish Wealth Group, LLC 0.07% 45,306 $124K
9 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.06% 195,125 $517K
10 Eaton Financial Holdings Company, LLC 0.04% 46,595 $128K
11 Capital Advisors Wealth Management, LLC 0.03% 87,555 $240K
12 Sanchez Gaunt Capital Management, LLC 0.02% 11,312 $31K
13 BANTAMAC CAPITAL, LLC 0.02% 13,000 $36K
14 Marex Group plc 0.02% 275,000 $610K
15 PROFUND ADVISORS LLC 0.01% 90,444 $248K
16 China Universal Asset Management Co., Ltd. 0.01% 42,424 $116K
17 DHJJ Financial Advisors, Ltd. 0.01% 9,430 $26K
18 SJS Investment Consulting Inc. 0.01% 25,000 $68K
19 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.01% 45,000 $123K
20 Abel Hall, LLC 0.01% 12,496 $34K
21 UMB Bank, n.a. 0.01% 170,000 $466K
22 Avion Wealth 0.01% 10,000 —
23 SANDERS MORRIS HARRIS LLC 0.00% 11,100 $30K
24 Parallel Advisors, LLC 0.00% 96,254 $264K
25 HOERTKORN RICHARD CHARLES 0.00% 2,000 $5K
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 — ESPERION THERAPEUTICS INC NE (ESPR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ESPR?

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

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 128 funds were net buyers (44 opened a brand new position + 84 added to an existing one). Only 68 were sellers (37 trimmed + 31 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ESPR holders?

Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds: 28 of 194 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% 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 ESPR?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 106 out of 194 hedge funds have held ESPR 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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