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East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +49
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — EWBC

Based on 646 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 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
646 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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Fast accumulation — +25% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+129 new funds entered over the past year (+25% 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 — 57% buying

355 buying268 selling
Last quarter: 355 funds bought or added vs 268 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 (+31 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EWBC position: 67 → 102 → 85 → 116. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 22% new
382 out of 646 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

84 → 67 → 102 → 85 → 116 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 67 → 102 → 85 → 116. 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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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 652 holders: 419 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 72 entered 1–2 years ago, and 161 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 68% AUM from top-100 funds

68% from top-100 AUM funds
66 of 646 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 68% 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.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 Q2, 355 hedge funds were net buyers of EWBC (116 opened a new position, 239 added to an existing one), while 268 reduced or exited (201 trimmed, 67 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 68% of total institutional value in EWBC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +49 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 646.

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.

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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: EWBC
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 639 597 7.04%
13F Shares 126M 126M -0.02%
Total Value $15.72B $12.72B 23.63%
New Positions 113 85 +28
Increased Positions 235 244 -9
Closed Positions 71 63 +8
Reduced Positions 199 177 +22
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 EWBC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Himalaya Capital Management LLC 9.68% 2,776,351 $358.4M
2 Access Investment Management LLC 4.18% 126,596 $16.3M
3 Midway Capital Research & Management 4.04% 39,346 $5.1M
4 JCSD Capital, LLC 3.97% 21,123 $2.7M
5 Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P. 3.89% 157,904 $20.4M
6 Carmel Capital Management L.L.C. 3.56% 125,880 $16.2M
7 Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd. 3.32% 37,200 $4.8M
8 Matthew 25 Management Corp 2.71% 72,500 $9.4M
9 RBA Wealth Management, LLC 2.67% 56,266 $7.3M
10 Expect Equity LLC 2.14% 25,775 $3.3M
11 Miller Howard Investments Inc /Ny 2.10% 612,470 $79.1M
12 First Wilshire Securities Management Inc 1.23% 46,092 $6.0M
13 Petiole USA ltd 1.17% 12,600 $1.6M
14 Maltese Capital Management LLC 1.06% 45,000 $5.8M
15 Crosspoint Financial, LLC 0.97% 3,279 $423K
16 Zwj Investment Counsel Inc 0.90% 215,843 $27.9M
17 Earnest Partners LLC 0.76% 1,626,223 $209.9M
18 Strategic Global Advisors, LLC 0.73% 39,744 $5.1M
19 Old West Investment Management, LLC 0.65% 47,795 $6.2M
20 Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension 0.63% 225,700 $29.1M
21 Trillium Asset Management, LLC 0.60% 150,582 $19.4M
22 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.59% 2,964 $383K
23 Palouse Capital Management, Inc. 0.58% 7,204 $930K
24 Asset One Wealth Management LLC 0.48% 34,474 $4.6M
25 Vest Financial, LLC 0.47% 344,101 $44.4M
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 — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 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: 355 funds bought or added vs 268 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 — 68% AUM from top-100 funds: 66 of 646 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 68% 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?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 382 out of 646 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.

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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