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European Equity Fd Inc (EEA)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -1
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — EEA

Based on 26 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their EEA positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
26 hedge funds hold EEA 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+3 new funds entered over the past year (+13% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction. The peak was reached in just 1 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

11 buying10 selling
Last quarter: 11 funds bought or added vs 10 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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Steady new buyers — ~1 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 2 → 3 → 5 → 1. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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73% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 73% conviction (2yr+) ■ 8% medium ■ 19% new
19 out of 26 hedge funds have held EEA 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.
➡️

Steady discovery — ~1 new funds/quarter

1 → 2 → 3 → 5 → 1 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 2 → 3 → 5 → 1. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 73% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 73% veterans ■ 4% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 26 current holders: 19 (73%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 3% AUM from top-100

3% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 26 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 3% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — EEA

In 2026 Q1, 11 hedge funds were net buyers of EEA (1 opened a new position, 10 added to an existing one), while 10 reduced or exited (8 trimmed, 2 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 26.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EEA

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

Market Analysis: EEA

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

Is It Too Late to Buy European Equity Fd Inc (EEA) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much EEA has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 82d ago
EEA
nan%
XLF
+8.5%

EEA outperformed XLF by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago
EEA
nan%
XLF
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, EEA outperformed XLF by nan% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

2 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EEA
26 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 26 27 -3.7%
13F Shares 3M 4M -5.7%
Total Value $34M $38M -10.36%
New Positions 1 5 -4
Increased Positions 10 5 +5
Closed Positions 2 0 +2
Reduced Positions 8 4 +4
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

26 + investors

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Top 25 EEA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Shaker Financial Services, LLC 1.75% 508,317 $5.0M
2 1607 Capital Partners, LLC 1.01% 1,416,500 $14.0M
3 Matisse Capital 0.79% 188,070 $1.9M
4 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.72% 311,878 $3.1M
5 Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC 0.05% 35,507 $351K
6 Logan Stone Capital, LLC 0.04% 15,460 $153K
7 Css LLC/Il 0.02% 33,099 $327K
8 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.01% 698,796 $6.9M
9 Spirepoint Private Client, LLC 0.01% 11,048 $109K
10 Wolverine Asset Management LLC 0.01% 72,036 $712K
11 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.00% 20,324 $201K
12 Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 772 $8K
13 Gabelli Funds LLC 0.00% 32,229 $319K
14 Creative Capital Management Investments LLC 0.00% 170 $2K
15 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 15,785 $156K
16 Osaic Holdings, INC. 0.00% 2,816 $28K
17 Morgan Stanley 0.00% 65,640 $649K
18 Citadel Advisors LLC 0.00% 18,135 $179K
19 Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.00% 16,816 $166K
20 Jones Financial Companies Lllp 0.00% 1,018 $10K
21 US Bancorp \de\ 0.00% 377 $4K
22 UBS Group AG 0.00% 1,097 $11K
23 Assetmark, Inc 0.00% 63 —
24 Wells Fargo & Company/Mn 0.00% 501 $5K
25 PNC Financial Services Group, INC. 0.00% 48 —
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 — European Equity Fd Inc (EEA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EEA?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their EEA positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for EEA?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 11 funds bought or added vs 10 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 EEA holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 3% AUM from top-100: 9 of 26 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 3% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held EEA?

73% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 19 out of 26 hedge funds have held EEA 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 European Equity Fd Inc (EEA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EEA has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EEA has gained nan% vs +8.5% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near 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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