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Ishares Inc (EWA)

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

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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — EWA

Based on 192 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added EWA 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
192 hedge funds hold EWA 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 — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+25 new funds entered over the past year (+15% 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 — 58% buying

105 buying77 selling
Last quarter: 105 funds bought or added vs 77 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 (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EWA position: 30 → 41 → 31 → 40. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 18% medium 21% new
116 out of 192 hedge funds have held EWA 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 — ~40 new funds/quarter

38 → 30 → 41 → 31 → 40 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 30 → 41 → 31 → 40. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

68% veterans 9% 1-2yr 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 196 holders: 133 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 17 entered 1–2 years ago, and 46 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
30 of 188 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in EWA. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — EWA

In 2026 Q2, 105 hedge funds were net buyers of EWA (40 opened a new position, 65 added to an existing one), while 77 reduced or exited (47 trimmed, 30 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 56% of total institutional value in EWA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 192.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EWA

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

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: EWA
188 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 188 182 3.3%
13F Shares 34M 29M 19.39%
Total Value $971M $769M 26.15%
New Positions 40 31 +9
Increased Positions 64 51 +13
Closed Positions 30 33 -3
Reduced Positions 46 49 -3
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 5 5 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.67 1.25 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

188 + investors

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

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Top 25 EWA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Slocum, Gordon & Co LLP 2.18% 116,601 $3.3M
2 Spruce Point Capital Management, LLC 1.95% 40,000 $1.1M
3 Dv Equities, LLC 1.58% 392,549 $11.1M
4 Mount Lucas Management LP 1.48% 147,259 $4.1M
5 BOCHK Asset Management Ltd 1.46% 329,350 $9.3M
6 Sankala Group LLC 1.14% 57,847 $1.7M
7 Vertex Investment Solutions Co., Ltd. 1.14% 60,000 $1.7M
8 Eagle Harbor Asset Management Inc /Adv 0.69% 23,636 $527K
9 Mma Asset Management LLC 0.56% 62,954 $1.8M
10 AlphaCentric Advisors LLC 0.56% 23,476 $661K
11 Sentinel Pension Advisors, LLC 0.56% 148,500 $4.3M
12 Millburn Ridgefield LLC /DE/ 0.49% 911,559 $25.7M
13 J. Team Financial, Inc. 0.46% 16,945 $477K
14 Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC 0.43% 911,559 $25.7M
15 Acima Private Wealth, LLC 0.41% 49,781 $1.4M
16 Moneda S.A. Administradora General de Fondos 0.37% 16,159 $455K
17 Idaho Trust Co 0.36% 43,208 $1.2M
18 WJ Financial Advisors LLC 0.33% 16,185 $456K
19 Providence First Trust Co 0.27% 33,973 $957K
20 Old Mission Capital LLC 0.26% 580,394 $16.3M
21 Independent Wealth Network Inc. 0.21% 29,771 $838K
22 Castlekeep Investment Advisors LLC 0.21% 15,074 $424K
23 Copia Wealth Management 0.20% 11,569 $326K
24 Innealta Capital, LLC 0.17% 11,158 $314K
25 Metis Global Partners, LLC 0.16% 255,364 $7.2M
Investor Ownership
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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 — Ishares Inc (EWA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EWA?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added EWA 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 EWA?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 105 funds bought or added vs 77 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 EWA holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 30 of 188 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in EWA. 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 EWA?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 116 out of 192 hedge funds have held EWA 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.

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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