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EAST WEST BANCORP INC (EWBC)

549 + 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
↑ +44
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — EWBC

Based on 542 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 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
542 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+63 new funds entered over the past year (+13% 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

299 buying219 selling
Last quarter: 299 funds bought or added vs 219 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 (+28 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EWBC position: 61 → 79 → 66 → 94. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 20% new
345 out of 542 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

82 → 61 → 79 → 66 → 94 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 61 → 79 → 66 → 94. 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 — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 549 current holders: 365 (66%) 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 — 61% AUM from top-100 funds

61% from top-100 AUM funds
47 of 542 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% 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.

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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Company Profile: EWBC

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

73 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
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4.5
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Hedge Fund Positioning: EWBC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 549 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 549 509 7.86%
13F Shares 129M 124M 4.32%
Total Value $13.87B $13.12B 5.75%
New Positions 94 68 +26
Increased Positions 213 198 +15
Closed Positions 53 57 -4
Reduced Positions 182 180 +2
Total Calls 5 7 -28.57%
Total Puts 3 6 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.6 0.86 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

549 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of EWBC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Midway Capital Research & Management 3.95% 39,272 $4.2M
2 Carmel Capital Management L.L.C. 3.85% 126,080 $13.5M
3 JCSD Capital, LLC 2.95% 26,123 $2.8M
4 RBA Wealth Management, LLC 2.31% 60,004 $6.4M
5 MILLER HOWARD INVESTMENTS INC /NY 1.79% 612,464 $65.4M
6 Palouse Capital Management, Inc. 1.36% 19,223 $2.1M
7 ZWJ INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 0.84% 218,630 $23.3M
8 Vest Financial, LLC 0.60% 471,810 $50.4M
9 MeadowBrook Investment Advisors LLC 0.48% 5,081 $542K
10 VISIONARY HORIZONS, LLC 0.45% 8,576 $916K
11 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.45% 509,624 $54.4M
12 PARSONS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC/RI 0.35% 70,725 $7.6M
13 JB Capital LLC 0.34% 79,146 $8.4M
14 Secure Asset Management, LLC 0.34% 19,858 $2.1M
15 Marshall Financial Group, LLC 0.33% 19,353 $2.1M
16 Crumly & Associates Inc. 0.16% 7,070 $755K
17 Marathon Mission, Inc. 0.15% 2,473 $264K
18 NOVEM GROUP 0.14% 11,426 $1.2M
19 MQS Management LLC 0.14% 1,874 $200K
20 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.12% 338,848 $36.2M
21 Twelve Points Wealth Management LLC 0.11% 4,596 $491K
22 MOODY ALDRICH PARTNERS LLC 0.11% 5,475 $585K
23 RETIREMENT GUYS FORMULA LLC 0.10% 2,051 $219K
24 Hanson & Doremus Investment Management 0.10% 7,867 —
25 Alhambra Investment Management LLC 0.09% 1,899 $203K
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 — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 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 — 58% buying: Last quarter: 299 funds bought or added vs 219 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 — 61% AUM from top-100 funds: 47 of 542 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% 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?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 345 out of 542 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.