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ESSENTIAL UTILS INC (WTRG)

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

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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — WTRG

Based on 630 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added WTRG 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
630 hedge funds hold WTRG 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 — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+64 new funds entered over the past year (+11% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

301 buying307 selling
Last quarter: 301 funds bought or added vs 307 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 (+18 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WTRG position: 109 → 79 → 88 → 106. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 17% new
418 out of 630 hedge funds have held WTRG 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 — ~106 new funds/quarter

59 → 109 → 79 → 88 → 106 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 109 → 79 → 88 → 106. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 70% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 635 current holders: 444 (70%) 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 — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 630 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in WTRG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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: WTRG

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

Market Analysis: WTRG

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Company Profile: WTRG

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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.

85 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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2.1
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: WTRG
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 11 days 635 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 635 623 1.93%
13F Shares 220M 221M -0.5%
Total Value $8.43B $8.80B -4.2%
New Positions 106 89 +17
Increased Positions 207 260 -53
Closed Positions 94 95 -1
Reduced Positions 219 170 +49
Total Calls 4 6 -33.33%
Total Puts 3 4 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 0.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

635 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of WTRG — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 ANTIPODES PARTNERS Ltd 2.34% 3,018,815 $121.6M
2 JOHN G ULLMAN & ASSOCIATES INC 2.15% 403,549 $16.3M
3 A. D. Beadell Investment Counsel, Inc. 1.97% 76,790 $3K
4 Aurora Investment Counsel 1.58% 70,684 $2.8M
5 Econ Financial Services Corp 1.18% 63,358 $2.6M
6 Coston, McIsaac & Partners 1.11% 122,079 $4.9M
7 NUANCE INVESTMENTS, LLC 1.09% 194,800 $7.8M
8 DUFF & PHELPS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO 0.92% 2,188,784 $88.1M
9 CHRISTINE MESSMER PC 0.91% 35,250 $1.4M
10 Blossom Wealth Management 0.90% 15,069 $607K
11 Trium Capital LLP 0.90% 31,621 $1.3M
12 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.82% 2,481,448 $99.9M
13 Hamilton Point Investment Advisors, LLC 0.82% 132,090 $5.3M
14 FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO OF NEWTOWN 0.81% 92,939 $3.7M
15 FOLGER NOLAN FLEMING DOUGLAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC 0.77% 213,511 $8.6M
16 AGP FRANKLIN, LLC 0.68% 33,849 $1.4M
17 Hamrick Investment Counsel, llc 0.66% 23,066 $885K
18 ABC ARBITRAGE SA 0.61% 113,982 $4.6M
19 TOTH FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP 0.58% 130,320 $5.2M
20 NewSquare Capital LLC 0.57% 163,994 $6.6M
21 Peoples Bank/KS 0.55% 13,577 $547K
22 apricus wealth, LLC 0.52% 26,262 $1.1M
23 Alan B Lancz & Associates, Inc. 0.50% 12,784 $515K
24 AdvisorNet Financial, Inc 0.48% 232,652 $9.4M
25 BENEDICT FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC 0.45% 53,223 $2.1M
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 — ESSENTIAL UTILS INC (WTRG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WTRG?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 301 funds bought or added vs 307 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 WTRG holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 630 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in WTRG. 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 WTRG?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 418 out of 630 hedge funds have held WTRG 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.