Ishares Tr (EEM) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Ishares Tr (EEM)

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

Smart Money Signals — EEM

Based on 1678 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 5 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

1,678 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 — +24% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+322 new funds entered over the past year (+24% 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 — 52% buying

805 buying741 selling

Last quarter: 805 funds bought or added vs 741 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-58 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 151 → 217 → 237 → 179. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 17% new

1,108 out of 1,678 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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Value +30% but shares only +8% — price-driven

Value

+29%

+7%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +30%, but actual share count only changed +8%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.

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Growing discovery — still being found

156 → 151 → 217 → 237 → 179 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 151 → 217 → 237 → 179. 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 1,765 holders: 1,237 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 178 entered 1–2 years ago, and 350 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 89% AUM from top-100 funds

89% from top-100 AUM funds

41 of 1654 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 89% 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.

3.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	1641	1640	0.06%
13F Shares	1.61B	1.50B	7.8%
Total Value	$108.97B	$84.00B	29.73%
New Positions	175	237	-62
Increased Positions	594	582	+12
Closed Positions	150	125	+25
Reduced Positions	574	459	+115
Total Calls	44	61	-27.87%
Total Puts	67	59	13.56%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.52	0.97	Bearish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

1641

1640

0.06%

13F Shares

1.61B

1.50B

7.8%

Total Value

$108.97B

$84.00B

29.73%

New Positions

175

237

-62

Increased Positions

594

582

+12

Closed Positions

150

125

+25

Reduced Positions

574

459

+115

Total Calls

-27.87%

Total Puts

13.56%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.52

0.97

Bearish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

2K + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in EEM. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 EEM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Board of Trustees of The Leland Stanford Junior University	69.38%	5,406,282	$369.8M
2	Naya Capital Management UK Ltd	19.74%	6,000,000	$410.5M
3	Greenfield FTC, Inc.	17.51%	1,880,531	$128.6M
4	Allium Financial Advisors, LLC	15.96%	356,385	$24.4M
5	Carrhae Capital LLP	15.16%	8,027,800	$549.2M
6	Barclays plc	12.34%	939,833,340	$64.29B
7	Deeter Investments LLP	11.73%	1,004,000	$54.9M
8	USA Financial Formulas	11.15%	889,999	$60.9M
9	Sagil Capital LLP	10.26%	420,000	$28.7M
10	Tandem Wealth Advisors LLC	9.46%	347,610	$23.8M
11	Total Investment Management Inc	8.85%	1,309,112	$83.9M
12	HWG Holdings LP	8.63%	558,040	$38.2M
13	Vista Finance, LLC	8.16%	213,388	$14.6M
14	Kirkoswald Asset Management LLC	8.14%	1,455,000	$99.5M
15	Passaic Partners LLC	7.39%	1,467,200	$100.4M
16	Beirne Wealth Consulting Services, LLC	7.16%	526,196	$36.0M
17	Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, INC.	7.00%	133,373	$7.3M
18	Del-Sette Capital Management, LLC	6.84%	171,175	$11.7M
19	Washington Growth Strategies LLC	6.61%	174,115	$11.9M
20	New Harbor Financial Group, LLC	6.30%	583,206	$39.9M
21	Finley Financial, LLC	6.19%	224,925	$15.4M
22	Amarillo National Bank	6.00%	547,167	$37.4M
23	Grange Capital, LLC	5.93%	94,012	$6.4M
24	Connable Office Inc	5.79%	960,965	$65.7M
25	Summit Financial Consulting LLC	5.49%	118,253	$8.1M

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 — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 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 — 52% buying: Last quarter: 805 funds bought or added vs 741 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 — 89% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 1654 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 89% 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: 1,108 out of 1,678 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.

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.

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Ishares Tr (EEM)

Smart Money Signals — EEM

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +24% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 52% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-58 vs last Q)

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +30% but shares only +8% — price-driven

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 20% newcomers

Elite ownership — 89% AUM from top-100 funds

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