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Ishares Inc (EMGF)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +25
Streak
8Q ▲
Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — EMGF

Based on 214 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EMGF 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
214 hedge funds hold EMGF 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 — +43% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+64 new funds entered over the past year (+43% 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 — 59% buying

119 buying82 selling
Last quarter: 119 funds bought or added vs 82 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 (+14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EMGF position: 29 → 28 → 28 → 42. 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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44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 44% conviction (2yr+) ■ 29% medium ■ 27% new
95 out of 214 hedge funds have held EMGF 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

24 → 29 → 28 → 28 → 42 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 29 → 28 → 28 → 42. A growing number of institutions are discovering EMGF each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 50% veterans vs 34% newcomers

■ 50% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 34% new
Entry-cohort mix of 214 holders: 108 (50%) are 2+ year veterans, 33 entered 1–2 years ago, and 73 (34%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds

25% from top-100 AUM funds
18 of 214 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.2/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — EMGF

In 2026 Q1, 119 hedge funds were net buyers of EMGF (42 opened a new position, 77 added to an existing one), while 82 reduced or exited (65 trimmed, 17 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 8 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 25% of total institutional value in EMGF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +25 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 214.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EMGF

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

Market Analysis: EMGF

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Company Profile: EMGF

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much EMGF 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 · 82d ago
EMGF
+25.5%
SPY
+15.1%

EMGF outperformed SPY by +10.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago
EMGF
+8.6%
SPY
+1.3%

Since the filing became public, EMGF outperformed SPY by +7.3% .

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.

4 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
3.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EMGF
212 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 212 189 12.17%
13F Shares 24M 25M -4.8%
Total Value $1.42B $1.44B -1.32%
New Positions 41 28 +13
Increased Positions 77 82 -5
Closed Positions 18 15 +3
Reduced Positions 65 55 +10
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

212 + investors

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

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Top 25 EMGF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Strategic Financial Services, Inc. 5.42% 1,885,974 $114.0M
2 RHS Financial, LLC 2.97% 103,823 $6.3M
3 Hixon Zuercher, LLC 2.78% 147,661 $8.9M
4 LifeGoal Investments, LLC 2.23% 63,755 $3.9M
5 Frontier Asset Management, LLC 2.03% 160,285 $9.7M
6 Kastel Capital Advisors, LLC 2.02% 56,938 $3.3M
7 Weil Company, Inc. 1.77% 130,197 $7.9M
8 Navigation Group, LLC 1.76% 124,490 $7.5M
9 Vantagepoint Investment Advisers LLC 1.54% 3,014,701 $182.2M
10 Sagespring Wealth Partners, LLC 1.52% 1,382,441 $83.5M
11 Ascent Group, LLC 1.50% 718,431 $43.4M
12 Veridan Wealth LLC 1.44% 64,411 $3.9M
13 JT Stratford LLC 1.44% 186,839 $11.3M
14 Stonebridge Wealth Management, LLC 1.32% 22,754 $1.4M
15 Armbruster Capital Management, Inc. 1.30% 131,228 $7.9M
16 Stokes Family Office, LLC 1.30% 208,302 $12.6M
17 Systelligence, LLC 1.25% 106,414 $6.4M
18 Mullaney, Keating & Wright, Inc. 1.22% 38,476 $1.8M
19 Beirne Wealth Consulting Services, LLC 1.18% 68,925 $4.2M
20 Evolve Private Wealth, LLC 1.17% 363,367 $22.0M
21 Storen Legacy Partners, LLC 0.96% 50,562 $3.1M
22 Arq Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.96% 87,808 $5.3M
23 Wetzel Investment Advisors, INC. 0.86% 35,654 $2.2M
24 Dynasty Wealth Management, LLC 0.84% 1,589,413 $96.0M
25 5T Wealth, LLC 0.82% 34,335 $2.1M
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 Inc (EMGF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EMGF?

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row: For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EMGF 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 EMGF?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 119 funds bought or added vs 82 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 EMGF holders?

Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds: 18 of 214 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held EMGF?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 95 out of 214 hedge funds have held EMGF 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 Inc (EMGF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EMGF has moved +8.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +7.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EMGF has gained +25.5% vs +15.1% 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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