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Ishares Tr (EEM)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in EEM. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +111
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — EEM

Based on 1637 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EEM 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
1,637 hedge funds hold EEM 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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Fast accumulation — +26% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+337 new funds entered over the past year (+26% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

833 buying610 selling
Last quarter: 833 funds bought or added vs 610 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 (+19 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EEM position: 155 → 150 → 216 → 235. 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+) ■ 16% medium ■ 18% new
1,086 out of 1,637 hedge funds have held EEM 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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Growing discovery — still being found

113 → 155 → 150 → 216 → 235 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 155 → 150 → 216 → 235. A growing number of institutions are discovering EEM each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,724 holders: 1,215 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 164 entered 1–2 years ago, and 345 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 84% AUM from top-100 funds

84% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 1604 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 84% of total institutional value in EEM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — EEM

In 2026 Q1, 833 hedge funds were net buyers of EEM (235 opened a new position, 598 added to an existing one), while 610 reduced or exited (486 trimmed, 124 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 84% of total institutional value in EEM is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +111 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1637.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EEM

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

Market Analysis: EEM

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ishares Tr (EEM) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much EEM has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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 · 76d ago
EEM
+22.3%
SPY
+15.9%

EEM outperformed SPY by +6.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
EEM
+6.7%
SPY
+2.0%

Since the filing became public, EEM outperformed SPY by +4.7% .

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 ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

55 top-rated funds 40 high-conviction
Consensus
7.6
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
7.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EEM
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1622 1526 6.29%
13F Shares 1.50B 669M 123.6%
Total Value $83.94B $35.91B 133.74%
New Positions 230 216 +14
Increased Positions 578 519 +59
Closed Positions 134 109 +25
Reduced Positions 454 488 -34
Total Calls 60 44 36.36%
Total Puts 59 48 22.92%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.98 1.09 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 EEM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 New York University 100.00% 55,741 $3.2M
2 Board of Trustees of The Leland Stanford Junior University 60.46% 9,035,926 $513.2M
3 Markin Volterra Fund LP 36.09% 412,900 $23.4M
4 Absolute Gestao de Investimentos Ltda. 13.37% 2,064,273 $117.2M
5 Allium Financial Advisors, LLC 13.33% 292,742 $16.6M
6 ARP Global Capital Ltd 11.74% 351,987 $20.0M
7 Total Investment Management Inc 10.31% 1,557,568 $88.5M
8 Barclays plc 9.88% 724,315,551 $41.13B
9 Vista Finance, LLC 9.04% 200,401 $11.4M
10 Tandem Wealth Advisors LLC 9.02% 356,191 $20.2M
11 Greenfield FTC, Inc. 8.53% 787,343 $44.7M
12 Connective Portfolio Management, LLC 7.69% 50,000 $2.8M
13 TTP Investments, Inc. 7.62% 321,933 $18.3M
14 Glaxis Capital Management, LLC 7.44% 104,650 $5.9M
15 HWG Holdings LP 6.95% 470,405 $26.7M
16 Del-Sette Capital Management, LLC 6.82% 200,855 $11.4M
17 Washington Growth Strategies LLC 6.43% 173,176 $9.8M
18 Fluent Financial, LLC 6.30% 282,037 $17.2M
19 Finley Financial, LLC 6.05% 227,550 $12.9M
20 Connable Office Inc 5.72% 1,024,087 $58.2M
21 Passaic Partners LLC 5.70% 1,073,200 $60.9M
22 New Harbor Financial Group, LLC 5.69% 568,774 $32.3M
23 Amarillo National Bank 5.48% 546,611 $31.0M
24 Summit Financial Consulting LLC 5.45% 134,070 $7.6M
25 Grange Capital, LLC 5.14% 90,881 $5.2M
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 — Ishares Tr (EEM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EEM?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EEM 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 EEM?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 833 funds bought or added vs 610 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 EEM holders?

Elite ownership — 84% AUM from top-100 funds: 39 of 1604 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 84% of total institutional value in EEM. 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 EEM?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,086 out of 1,637 hedge funds have held EEM 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 Ishares Tr (EEM) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EEM has moved +6.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EEM has gained +22.3% vs +15.9% for SPY. 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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