Every investor in Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSE:EFN) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. With 51% stake, retail investors possess the maximum shares in the company. In other words, the group stands to gain the most (or lose the most) from their investment into the company. While retail investors were the group that reaped the most benefits after last week’s 3.8% price gain, institutions also received a 49% cut. Let's take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about Element Fleet Management. Many institutions measure their performance against an index that approximates the local market. So they usually pay more attention to companies that are included in major indices. Element Fleet Management already has institutions on the share registry. Indeed, they own a respectable stake in the company. This implies the analysts working for those institutions have looked at the stock and they like it. But just like anyone else, they could be wrong. When multiple institutions own a stock, there's always a risk that they are in a 'crowded trade'. When such a trade goes wrong, multiple parties may compete to sell stock fast. This risk is higher in a company without a history of growth. You can see Element Fleet Management's historic earnings and revenue below, but keep in mind there's always more to the story. We note that hedge funds don't have a meaningful investment in Element Fleet Management. The company's largest shareholder is T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., with ownership of 10%. For context, the second largest shareholder holds about 3.8% of the shares outstanding, followed by an ownership of 3.6% by the third-largest shareholder. Our studies suggest that the top 25 shareholders collectively control less than half of the company's shares, meaning that the company's shares are widely disseminated and there is no dominant shareholder. While it makes sense to study institutional ownership data for a company, it also makes sense to study analyst sentiments to know which way the wind is blowing. There are a reasonable number of analysts covering the stock, so it might be useful to find out their aggregate view on the future. The definition of an insider can differ slightly between different countries, but members of the board of directors always count. The company management answer to the board and the latter should represent the interests of shareholders. Notably, sometimes top-level managers are on the board themselves. Insider ownership is positive when it signals leadership are thinking like the true owners of the company. However, high insider ownership can also give immense power to a small group within the company. This can be negative in some circumstances. Our data suggests that insiders own under 1% of Element Fleet Management Corp. in their own names. As it is a large company, we'd only expect insiders to own a small percentage of it. But it's worth noting that they own CA$23m worth of shares. In this sort of situation, it can be more interesting to see if those insiders have been buying or selling. The general public, who are usually individual investors, hold a substantial 51% stake in Element Fleet Management, suggesting it is a fairly popular stock. This level of ownership gives investors from the wider public some power to sway key policy decisions such as board composition, executive compensation, and the dividend payout ratio. While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important. Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 1 warning sign with Element Fleet Management, and understanding them should be part of your investment process. Ultimately the future is most important. You can access this free report on analyst forecasts for the company.

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Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSE:EFN) is a publicly traded company with retail investors holding the largest stake at 51%. T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. is the largest institutional shareholder with a 10% stake, followed by other institutions holding smaller percentages. Insider ownership is minimal, with insiders owning less than 1% of the company's shares, but they collectively hold CA$23 million worth of shares. The company's stock has seen a recent price gain, benefitting retail investors. However, institutions experienced a 49% cut. The company's earnings and revenue history is noted, but the article emphasizes the importance of considering broader investment risks and analyst forecasts.