Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) shares are experiencing an uptick today, potentially influenced by recent institutional activity. Notably, Walleye Capital LLC increased its stake in the company by 45.5% during the third quarter, as disclosed in a recent SEC filing. This move by Walleye Capital, along with other institutional investors adjusting their positions, may be contributing to positive sentiment around the stock. Additionally, UBS Asset Management Americas LLC significantly boosted its holdings by 132.4% in the third quarter, further indicating strong institutional interest.
Essent Group's stock is currently trading at $59.00, marking a 2.18% increase from its previous close of $57.74. The stock opened at $57.87 and has seen a 1.95% rise from the opening price.