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Ishares Inc (EWA)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -1
Streak
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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — EWA

Based on 182 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 EWA 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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At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
182 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+27 new funds entered over the past year (+17% 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 — 51% buying

85 buying83 selling
Last quarter: 85 funds bought or added vs 83 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 (-10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 37 → 30 → 41 → 31. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 19% new
113 out of 182 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 — ~31 new funds/quarter

18 → 37 → 30 → 41 → 31 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 37 → 30 → 41 → 31. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 71% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 187 holders: 133 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 16 entered 1–2 years ago, and 38 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds

61% from top-100 AUM funds
28 of 178 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% 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.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 Q1, 85 hedge funds were net buyers of EWA (31 opened a new position, 54 added to an existing one), while 83 reduced or exited (51 trimmed, 32 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 61% of total institutional value in EWA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 182.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EWA

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

Market Analysis: EWA

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much EWA 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 · 80d ago
EWA
+2.9%
SPY
+13.9%

EWA outperformed SPY by -11.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
EWA
-0.6%
SPY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, EWA outperformed SPY by -0.8% .

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.

11 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
4.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EWA
182 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 182 183 -0.55%
13F Shares 29M 35M -17.71%
Total Value $769M $910M -15.46%
New Positions 31 41 -10
Increased Positions 51 49 +2
Closed Positions 32 35 -3
Reduced Positions 49 54 -5
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 5 3 66.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.25 0.75 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

182 + 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 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Absolute Gestao de Investimentos Ltda. 3.12% 985,000 $27.3M
2 Slocum, Gordon & Co LLP 2.39% 126,511 $3.5M
3 BOCHK Asset Management Ltd 1.90% 331,350 $9.2M
4 Mount Lucas Management LP 1.44% 140,370 $3.9M
5 Spruce Point Capital Management, LLC 1.22% 40,000 $1.1M
6 AlphaCentric Advisors LLC 0.61% 22,157 $615K
7 Sentinel Pension Advisors, LLC 0.61% 148,500 $4.1M
8 Millburn Ridgefield LLC /DE/ 0.51% 847,045 $23.5M
9 J. Team Financial, Inc. 0.47% 15,049 $418K
10 Acima Private Wealth, LLC 0.45% 51,236 $1.4M
11 Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC 0.44% 847,045 $23.5M
12 Idaho Trust Co 0.41% 45,319 $1.3M
13 WJ Financial Advisors LLC 0.37% 16,335 $453K
14 Fortis Advisors, LLC 0.29% 20,950 $582K
15 Copia Wealth Management 0.25% 12,974 $360K
16 Independent Wealth Network Inc. 0.24% 29,277 $813K
17 Castlekeep Investment Advisors LLC 0.23% 15,074 $418K
18 Providence First Trust Co 0.22% 22,344 $620K
19 Innealta Capital, LLC 0.19% 11,158 $310K
20 Solstein Capital, LLC 0.19% 16,522 $459K
21 Hilltop Holdings Inc. 0.19% 74,453 $2.1M
22 Myecfo, LLC 0.16% 13,810 $383K
23 Cedar Wealth Management, LLC 0.15% 19,067 $529K
24 Global Endowment Management, LP 0.12% 40,000 $1.1M
25 Grey Ledge Advisors, LLC 0.12% 18,444 $512K
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 (EWA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EWA?

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

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 85 funds bought or added vs 83 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 — 61% AUM from top-100 funds: 28 of 178 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% 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?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 113 out of 182 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.

Is it too late to buy Ishares Inc (EWA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EWA has moved -0.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EWA has gained +2.9% vs +13.9% 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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