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Ross Stores Inc (ROST)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ROST. 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
↑ +138
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — ROST

Based on 1344 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ROST 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
1,344 hedge funds hold ROST 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 — +35% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+347 new funds entered over the past year (+35% 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 buyers than sellers — 60% buying

776 buying508 selling
Last quarter: 776 funds were net buyers (241 opened a brand new position + 535 added to an existing one). Only 508 were sellers (405 trimmed + 103 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 134 → 125 → 247 → 241. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 23% new
797 out of 1,344 hedge funds have held ROST 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+11% value, -5% shares)

Value
+10%
Shares
-4%
Last quarter: total value of institutional ROST holdings rose +11% even though funds reduced share count by 5%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

95 → 134 → 125 → 247 → 241 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 134 → 125 → 247 → 241. 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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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,385 holders: 911 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 143 entered 1–2 years ago, and 331 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
66 of 1339 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in ROST. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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 — ROST

In 2026 Q1, 776 hedge funds were net buyers of ROST (241 opened a new position, 535 added to an existing one), while 508 reduced or exited (405 trimmed, 103 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 50% of total institutional value in ROST is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +138 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1344.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ROST

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

Market Analysis: ROST

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ross Stores Inc (ROST) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ROST has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 84d ago
ROST
+6.0%
XLY
+4.6%

ROST outperformed XLY by +1.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 39d ago
ROST
+8.1%
XLY
-2.2%

Since the filing became public, ROST outperformed XLY by +10.3% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

71 top-rated funds 15 high-conviction
Consensus
8.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ROST
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1331 1206 10.36%
13F Shares 278M 292M -4.85%
Total Value $56.64B $51.26B 10.49%
New Positions 236 247 -11
Increased Positions 518 466 +52
Closed Positions 111 82 +29
Reduced Positions 395 328 +67
Total Calls 20 28 -28.57%
Total Puts 26 31 -16.13%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.3 1.11 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 ROST holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Lotus Technology Management, LP 9.69% 12,097 $2.6M
2 Range Rock Capital, LLC 8.90% 19,194 $4.2M
3 Teca Partners, LP 8.13% 54,426 $11.8M
4 Marshfield Associates 7.89% 1,818,806 $394.0M
5 Nexus Investment Management ULC 7.36% 242,942 $52.6M
6 Bretton Capital Management, LLC 6.88% 34,700 $7.5M
7 Fenimore Asset Management Inc 6.59% 1,363,625 $295.4M
8 Wealth High Governance Asset Management Ltda. 5.71% 74,618 $16.2M
9 Wealth High Governance Capital Ltda 5.70% 87,691 $19.0M
10 Rivermont Capital Management LP 5.62% 123,138 $26.7M
11 Sather Financial Group Inc 5.37% 402,878 $87.3M
12 Shellback Capital, LP 5.29% 171,500 $37.2M
13 Sierra Legacy Group 4.27% 25,863 $5.6M
14 Dundas Partners LLP 4.12% 238,768 $51.7M
15 Broad Bay Capital Management, LP 3.90% 211,931 $45.9M
16 Jlb & Associates Inc 3.89% 124,994 $27.1M
17 Madison Asset Management, LLC 3.80% 1,412,924 $306.1M
18 KR Capital LP 3.72% 85,626 $18.5M
19 Lgt Capital Partners LTD. 3.66% 318,321 $69.0M
20 North Point Portfolio Managers Corp/Oh 3.40% 88,169 $19.1M
21 EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. 3.36% 1,932,581 $418.7M
22 Evergreen Private Wealth LLC 3.34% 38,135 $8.3M
23 Hook Mill Capital Partners, LP 2.87% 149,985 $32.5M
24 Lummis Asset Management, LP 2.72% 20,651 $4.5M
25 NatWest Group plc 2.61% 55,677 $12.1M
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 — Ross Stores Inc (ROST)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ROST?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ROST 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 ROST?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 776 funds were net buyers (241 opened a brand new position + 535 added to an existing one). Only 508 were sellers (405 trimmed + 103 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ROST holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 66 of 1339 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in ROST. 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 ROST?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 797 out of 1,344 hedge funds have held ROST 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.

Is it too late to buy Ross Stores Inc (ROST) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ROST has moved +8.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -2.2% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +10.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ROST has gained +6.0% vs +4.6% for XLY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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