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Ishares Inc (EWJ)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +33
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — EWJ

Based on 750 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EWJ 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
750 hedge funds hold EWJ 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 — +23% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+140 new funds entered over the past year (+23% 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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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

419 buying264 selling
Last quarter: 419 funds were net buyers (117 opened a brand new position + 302 added to an existing one). Only 264 were sellers (180 trimmed + 84 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-26 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 93 → 87 → 143 → 117. 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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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 22% new
413 out of 750 hedge funds have held EWJ 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

90 → 93 → 87 → 143 → 117 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 93 → 87 → 143 → 117. A growing number of institutions are discovering EWJ each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 769 holders: 476 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 105 entered 1–2 years ago, and 188 (24%) 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
41 of 740 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in EWJ. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — EWJ

In 2026 Q1, 419 hedge funds were net buyers of EWJ (117 opened a new position, 302 added to an existing one), while 264 reduced or exited (180 trimmed, 84 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 56% of total institutional value in EWJ is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +33 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 750.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EWJ

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

Market Analysis: EWJ

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much EWJ 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 · 79d ago
EWJ
+11.9%
SPY
+13.9%

EWJ outperformed SPY by -2.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
EWJ
+4.3%
SPY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, EWJ outperformed SPY by +4.1% .

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.

31 top-rated funds 12 high-conviction
Consensus
6.5
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EWJ
744 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 744 717 3.77%
13F Shares 131M 145M -10.0%
Total Value $10.71B $11.78B -9.09%
New Positions 116 143 -27
Increased Positions 294 252 +42
Closed Positions 89 59 +30
Reduced Positions 173 179 -6
Total Calls 17 12 41.67%
Total Puts 12 8 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.71 0.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

744 + investors

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Top 25 EWJ holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Ehrenkranz Partners L.P. 19.99% 299,267 $25.3M
2 Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. 15.46% 1,139,610 $96.2M
3 Board of Trustees of The Leland Stanford Junior University 9.66% 971,270 $82.0M
4 Keewaydin Investments LLC 9.22% 346,132 $29.2M
5 Stephens Greth Foundation 7.59% 287,652 $24.3M
6 Oasis Management Co Ltd. 7.38% 1,500,000 $126.7M
7 Metlife Inc 6.93% 10,189 $855K
8 Lalia Capital, LLC 6.40% 120,000 $10.1M
9 III Capital Management 5.80% 236,608 $20.0M
10 Fpc Investment Advisory, INC. 4.12% 94,570 $8.3M
11 Granite Bay Wealth Management, LLC 3.98% 221,248 $18.7M
12 Barry Investment Advisors, LLC 3.78% 202,852 $17.1M
13 Hyposwiss Advisors SA 3.57% 42,750 $3.6M
14 Red Cedar Investment Management, LLC 3.43% 392,224 $33.1M
15 Israel Discount Bank of New York 3.23% 17,438 $1.5M
16 Hudson Portfolio Management LLC 2.83% 39,793 $3.4M
17 Laurel Wealth Planning LLC 2.80% 62,889 $5.3M
18 Miller Investment Management, LP 2.71% 323,054 $27.3M
19 Tepp RIA, LLC 2.60% 39,287 $3.3M
20 Keystone Global Partners, LLC 2.55% 68,030 $5.7M
21 Element Pointe Advisors, LLC 2.53% 158,946 $13.4M
22 First Command Advisory Services, Inc. 2.51% 4,408,182 $372.2M
23 Cooper Investors Pty Ltd 2.47% 71,850 $6.1M
24 Osborne Partners Capital Management, LLC 2.36% 528,001 $44.6M
25 Corecam Pte. Ltd. 2.22% 60,550 $5.1M
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 (EWJ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EWJ?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EWJ 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 EWJ?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 419 funds were net buyers (117 opened a brand new position + 302 added to an existing one). Only 264 were sellers (180 trimmed + 84 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for EWJ holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 740 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in EWJ. 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 EWJ?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 413 out of 750 hedge funds have held EWJ 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 (EWJ) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EWJ has moved +4.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EWJ has gained +11.9% 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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