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Templeton Emerging Mkts Fd (EMF)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -2
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Buyers last Q
37%

Smart Money Signals — EMF

Based on 56 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 EMF positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak
56 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 60 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding EMF is almost the same as a year ago (-2 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 37% buying

19 buying32 selling
Last quarter: 32 funds sold vs only 19 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~7 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 4 → 8 → 6 → 7. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

68% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 16% new
38 out of 56 hedge funds have held EMF 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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Steady discovery — ~7 new funds/quarter

4 → 4 → 8 → 6 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 4 → 8 → 6 → 7. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 20% newcomers

70% veterans 11% 1-2yr 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 56 holders: 39 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 6 entered 1–2 years ago, and 11 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 6% AUM from top-100

6% from top-100 AUM funds
13 of 56 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 6% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — EMF

In 2026 Q1, 19 hedge funds were net buyers of EMF (7 opened a new position, 12 added to an existing one), while 32 reduced or exited (23 trimmed, 9 sold completely) — a 37% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. Net fund flow last quarter: -2 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 56.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EMF

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

Market Analysis: EMF

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Templeton Emerging Mkts Fd (EMF) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much EMF 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 · 85d ago
EMF
+31.9%
XLF
+8.8%

EMF outperformed XLF by +23.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 40d ago
EMF
+1.7%
XLF
+5.1%

Since the filing became public, EMF outperformed XLF by -3.4% .

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 1 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EMF
56 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 56 58 -3.45%
13F Shares 8M 9M -4.31%
Total Value $145M $151M -3.56%
New Positions 7 6 +1
Increased Positions 12 18 -6
Closed Positions 9 6 +3
Reduced Positions 23 17 +6
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

56 + investors

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Top 25 EMF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 City of London Investment Management Co Ltd 4.50% 3,541,856 $61.9M
2 Alexander Randolph Advisory, Inc. 1.56% 103,413 $1.8M
3 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.67% 164,458 $2.9M
4 Traub Capital Management LLC 0.62% 35,755 $625K
5 1607 Capital Partners, LLC 0.55% 437,936 $7.7M
6 Closed-End Fund Advisors, Inc. 0.32% 17,991 $315K
7 Great Valley Advisor Group, INC. 0.31% 969,379 $17.0M
8 Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC 0.13% 167,752 $2.9M
9 Roberts Glore & Co Inc /Il/ 0.06% 13,000 $227K
10 Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC 0.05% 18,218 $319K
11 Nations Financial Group Inc, /Ia/ /Adv 0.05% 50,000 $874K
12 Visionary Wealth Advisors 0.03% 34,111 $597K
13 State of Wisconsin Investment Board 0.03% 650,000 $11.4M
14 Hara Capital LLC 0.02% 2,500 $44K
15 Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC 0.02% 198,873 $3.5M
16 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.02% 550,476 $9.6M
17 Key FInancial Inc 0.01% 4,736 $83K
18 Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors, Inc. 0.01% 19,081 $334K
19 Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC 0.01% 97,191 $1.7M
20 Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC 0.01% 143,541 $2.5M
21 Capital Investment Advisors, LLC 0.01% 46,400 $812K
22 Hilltop National Bank 0.01% 2,579 $45K
23 Wolverine Asset Management LLC 0.01% 46,446 $812K
24 Lazard Asset Management LLC 0.01% 266,286 $4.7M
25 Kilter Group LLC 0.01% 701 $12K
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% 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 — Templeton Emerging Mkts Fd (EMF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EMF?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their EMF 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 EMF?

Heavy selling pressure — only 37% buying: Last quarter: 32 funds sold vs only 19 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for EMF holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 6% AUM from top-100: 13 of 56 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 6% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held EMF?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 38 out of 56 hedge funds have held EMF 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 Templeton Emerging Mkts Fd (EMF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EMF has moved +1.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.1% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EMF has gained +31.9% vs +8.8% 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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