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Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged G (ETO)

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Buyers last Q
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Smart Money Signals — ETO

Based on 66 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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No change last quarter

last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
66 hedge funds hold ETO 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+10 new funds entered over the past year (+18% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

37 buying31 selling
Last quarter: 37 funds bought or added vs 31 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 — ~10 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 12 → 7 → 10. 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 20% new
48 out of 66 hedge funds have held ETO 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -65%, value -82%

Value
-82%
Shares
-64%
Last quarter: funds added -65% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -82%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~10 new funds/quarter

4 → 7 → 12 → 7 → 10 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 12 → 7 → 10. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 76% veterans vs 18% newcomers

76% veterans 6% 1-2yr 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 66 holders: 50 (76%) are 2+ year veterans, 4 entered 1–2 years ago, and 12 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

26% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 66 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — ETO

In 2026 Q1, 37 hedge funds were net buyers of ETO (10 opened a new position, 27 added to an existing one), while 31 reduced or exited (21 trimmed, 10 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 26% of total institutional value in ETO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: flat (entries and exits balanced). Total institutional holders: 66.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ETO

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

Market Analysis: ETO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged G (ETO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ETO 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 · 86d ago
ETO
+13.4%
XLF
+9.2%

ETO outperformed XLF by +4.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 41d ago
ETO
+1.5%
XLF
+5.5%

Since the filing became public, ETO outperformed XLF by -4.0% .

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 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ETO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 65 66 -1.52%
13F Shares 3M 9M -64.7%
Total Value $83M $458M -81.96%
New Positions 9 7 +2
Increased Positions 27 28 -1
Closed Positions 10 10 -
Reduced Positions 21 23 -2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 ETO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Shaker Financial Services, LLC 1.40% 151,069 $4.0M
2 Karpus Management, Inc. 0.54% 645,796 $17.2M
3 1607 Capital Partners, LLC 0.47% 245,856 $6.6M
4 Astoria Portfolio Advisors LLC. 0.31% 50,168 $1.5M
5 Formidable Asset Management, LLC 0.24% 51,874 $1.6M
6 PMG Family Office LLC 0.24% 8,004 $213K
7 Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC 0.16% 133,102 $3.5M
8 Advisors Asset Management, Inc. 0.05% 123,262 $3.3M
9 Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. 0.05% 57,895 $1.5M
10 Founders Financial Alliance, LLC 0.05% 10,259 $273K
11 Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated 0.05% 23,397 $624K
12 Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC 0.04% 10,790 $288K
13 Guggenheim Capital LLC 0.04% 182,122 $4.9M
14 Readystate Asset Management LP 0.02% 18,617 $496K
15 Holos Integrated Wealth LLC 0.02% 1,385 $38K
16 City of London Investment Management Co Ltd 0.02% 9,450 $252K
17 Axiom Investment Management LLC 0.01% 727 $19K
18 Hollencrest Capital Management 0.01% 14,907 $397K
19 Nbc Securities, INC. 0.01% 6,232 $166K
20 Kovack Advisors, Inc. 0.01% 8,716 $232K
21 Wolverine Asset Management LLC 0.01% 47,873 $1.3M
22 Joel Isaacson & Co., LLC 0.01% 13,883 $370K
23 &Partners 0.01% 65,301 $1.7M
24 Dakota Wealth Management 0.01% 13,805 $368K
25 Mutual Advisors, LLC 0.01% 12,891 $344K
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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 — Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged G (ETO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ETO?

No change last quarter: The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.

What is the institutional breadth score for ETO?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 37 funds bought or added vs 31 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 ETO holders?

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds: 11 of 66 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% 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 ETO?

73% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 48 out of 66 hedge funds have held ETO 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged G (ETO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ETO has moved +1.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.5% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ETO has gained +13.4% vs +9.2% 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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