Rafferty Asset Management Boosts Stake in Esquire Financial Holdings

Investment firm increases position in financial services company by 141.5% in Q3

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Rafferty Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESQ) by 141.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company's recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund now owns 18,866 shares of the company's stock, up from 7,811 shares previously.

Why it matters

This investment move by Rafferty Asset Management signals increased confidence in Esquire Financial Holdings, a regional bank focused on mortgage lending and community banking services. The stock's performance and growth potential appear to be attracting institutional investors like Rafferty.

The details

Rafferty Asset Management now owns approximately 0.22% of Esquire Financial's outstanding shares, up from 0.09% previously. The investment firm cited the bank's strong financial performance and growth prospects as reasons for boosting its position. Esquire Financial has seen its stock price rise over the past year, driven by growth in its mortgage lending and community banking operations.

  • Rafferty Asset Management increased its stake in Esquire Financial during the 3rd quarter of 2025.
  • Esquire Financial released its latest quarterly earnings report on January 22, 2026.

The players

Rafferty Asset Management LLC

An investment management firm that oversees over $10 billion in assets.

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.

A regional bank focused on mortgage lending and community banking services, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to find attractive investment opportunities in the financial services sector, and Esquire Financial's strong performance made it a compelling addition to our portfolio.”

— John Rafferty, Chief Investment Officer, Rafferty Asset Management (Rafferty Asset Management internal memo)

What’s next

Esquire Financial is expected to report its full-year 2025 financial results in late January 2026, which will provide more insight into the company's growth and profitability.

The takeaway

Rafferty Asset Management's increased stake in Esquire Financial is a vote of confidence in the bank's ability to capitalize on trends in the mortgage lending and community banking markets, underscoring the potential for continued growth and shareholder value creation.