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GRAND CANYON ED INC (LOPE)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +1
Streak
7Q ▲
Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — LOPE

Based on 455 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 LOPE 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
455 hedge funds hold LOPE 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+65 new funds entered over the past year (+17% 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 — 49% buying

243 buying253 selling
Last quarter: 253 funds reduced or exited vs 243 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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More new buyers each quarter (+13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new LOPE position: 67 → 63 → 70 → 83. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 19% new
285 out of 455 hedge funds have held LOPE 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 +2%, value -21%

Value
-20%
Shares
+2%
Last quarter: funds added +2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -21%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

57 → 67 → 63 → 70 → 83 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 67 → 63 → 70 → 83. A growing number of institutions are discovering LOPE each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 463 current holders: 307 (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 — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 455 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in LOPE. 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LOPE

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

Market Analysis: LOPE

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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.

61 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
7.8
/ 10
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Elite
2.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: LOPE
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 11 days 463 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 463 460 0.65%
13F Shares 27M 27M 2.09%
Total Value $4.50B $5.69B -20.9%
New Positions 85 71 +14
Increased Positions 165 140 +25
Closed Positions 82 65 +17
Reduced Positions 180 194 -14
Total Calls 6 6 -
Total Puts 4 2 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.33 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 LOPE. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of LOPE — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 CROWN ADVISORS MANAGEMENT, INC. 5.08% 45,000 $8K
2 Van Berkom & Associates Inc. 3.29% 585,558 $100K
3 REINHART PARTNERS, LLC. 3.15% 644,988 $109.7M
4 RIVERBRIDGE PARTNERS LLC 2.98% 716,586 $121.8M
5 Riverwater Partners LLC 1.93% 33,976 $5.8M
6 Foresight Group Ltd Liability Partnership 1.66% 55,397 $9.4M
7 Skylands Capital, LLC 1.03% 46,415 $7.9M
8 POSTROCK PARTNERS LLC 0.82% 10,385 $1.8M
9 Values First Advisors, Inc. 0.79% 8,903 $1.5M
10 WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.55% 979,734 $166.6M
11 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.37% 26,856 $5K
12 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 0.36% 316,202 $53.8M
13 ABN AMRO Bank N.V. 0.33% 178,880 $30.7M
14 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.25% 17,962 $3.1M
15 LECAP ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD 0.24% 3,782 $643K
16 FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC /OH/ 0.24% 251,546 $42.8M
17 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.23% 1,190 $202K
18 CAPITAL INSIGHT PARTNERS, LLC 0.18% 5,182 $857K
19 Oak Thistle LLC 0.18% 10,976 $1.9M
20 HEARTLAND ADVISORS INC 0.18% 20,861 $3.5M
21 Precision Wealth Strategies, LLC 0.17% 3,086 $525K
22 Quantum Portfolio Management LLC 0.15% 2,037 $346K
23 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.14% 5,185 $882K
24 Baron Wealth Management LLC 0.12% 2,366 $402K
25 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.12% 6,722 $1.1M
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 — GRAND CANYON ED INC (LOPE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LOPE?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 253 funds reduced or exited vs 243 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 LOPE holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 455 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in LOPE. 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 LOPE?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 285 out of 455 hedge funds have held LOPE 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.