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East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC)

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

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +20
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — EWBC

Based on 594 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EWBC 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
594 hedge funds hold EWBC 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 — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+94 new funds entered over the past year (+19% 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 — 57% buying

326 buying244 selling
Last quarter: 326 funds bought or added vs 244 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 (-18 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 82 → 67 → 102 → 84. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 19% new
364 out of 594 hedge funds have held EWBC 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

67 → 82 → 67 → 102 → 84 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 82 → 67 → 102 → 84. A growing number of institutions are discovering EWBC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 600 current holders: 407 (68%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds
63 of 594 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in EWBC. 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 — EWBC

In 2026 Q1, 326 hedge funds were net buyers of EWBC (84 opened a new position, 242 added to an existing one), while 244 reduced or exited (180 trimmed, 64 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 55% of total institutional value in EWBC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +20 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 594.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EWBC

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

Market Analysis: EWBC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much EWBC 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 · 77d ago
EWBC
+22.3%
XLF
+1220.3%

EWBC outperformed XLF by -1198.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
EWBC
+9.4%
XLF
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, EWBC outperformed XLF by +4.6% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

41 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
7.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EWBC
589 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 589 574 2.61%
13F Shares 124M 131M -5.43%
Total Value $12.54B $14.12B -11.24%
New Positions 81 102 -21
Increased Positions 242 207 +35
Closed Positions 66 51 +15
Reduced Positions 175 181 -6
Total Calls 3 5 -40.0%
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.6 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

589 + investors

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Top 25 EWBC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Himalaya Capital Management LLC 9.26% 2,776,351 $296.4M
2 Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P. 4.27% 187,024 $20.0M
3 Midway Capital Research & Management 3.95% 39,272 $4.2M
4 Carmel Capital Management L.L.C. 3.85% 126,080 $13.5M
5 Access Investment Management LLC 3.59% 126,250 $13.5M
6 Matthew 25 Management Corp 3.10% 87,500 $9.3M
7 Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd. 3.06% 37,200 $4.0M
8 JCSD Capital, LLC 2.95% 26,123 $2.8M
9 Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC 2.52% 81,600 $8.7M
10 Expect Equity LLC 2.36% 23,015 $2.5M
11 RBA Wealth Management, LLC 2.31% 60,004 $6.4M
12 Azora Capital LP 2.19% 311,949 $33.3M
13 Miller Howard Investments Inc /Ny 1.79% 612,464 $65.4M
14 Maltese Capital Management LLC 1.57% 74,563 $8.0M
15 Petiole USA ltd 1.39% 18,600 $2.0M
16 Palouse Capital Management, Inc. 1.36% 19,223 $2.1M
17 Aurora Investment Counsel 1.22% 20,655 $2.2M
18 First Wilshire Securities Management Inc 1.12% 46,586 $5.0M
19 Crosspoint Financial, LLC 0.88% 3,279 $350K
20 Zwj Investment Counsel Inc 0.84% 218,630 $23.3M
21 Earnest Partners LLC 0.73% 1,656,157 $176.8M
22 Strategic Global Advisors, LLC 0.66% 38,454 $4.1M
23 Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension 0.64% 239,499 $25.6M
24 Interval Partners, LP 0.62% 221,748 $23.7M
25 Sapience Investments, LLC 0.61% 44 $5K
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 — East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EWBC?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EWBC 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 EWBC?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 326 funds bought or added vs 244 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 EWBC holders?

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 63 of 594 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in EWBC. 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 EWBC?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 364 out of 594 hedge funds have held EWBC 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 East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EWBC has moved +9.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EWBC has gained +22.3% vs +1220.3% 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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