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Ishares Inc (EWO)

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

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +10
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — EWO

Based on 49 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added EWO 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
49 hedge funds hold EWO 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
+7 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 — 56% buying

24 buying19 selling
Last quarter: 24 funds bought or added vs 19 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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Steady new buyers — ~14 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 14 → 8 → 10 → 14. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

57% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 22% new
28 out of 49 hedge funds have held EWO 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 — ~14 new funds/quarter

21 → 14 → 8 → 10 → 14 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 14 → 8 → 10 → 14. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 33% newcomers

67% veterans 0% 1-2yr 33% new
Entry-cohort mix of 49 holders: 33 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 0 entered 1–2 years ago, and 16 (33%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds

23% from top-100 AUM funds
12 of 49 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 23% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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 — EWO

In 2026 Q1, 24 hedge funds were net buyers of EWO (14 opened a new position, 10 added to an existing one), while 19 reduced or exited (15 trimmed, 4 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 23% of total institutional value in EWO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 49.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EWO

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

Market Analysis: EWO

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much EWO 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
EWO
nan%
SPY
+13.9%

EWO outperformed SPY by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
EWO
nan%
SPY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, EWO outperformed SPY by nan% .

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.

2 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EWO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 49 39 25.64%
13F Shares 2M 2M 10.23%
Total Value $66M $61M 8.62%
New Positions 14 10 +4
Increased Positions 10 5 +5
Closed Positions 4 12 -8
Reduced Positions 15 14 +1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

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Top 25 EWO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Arlington Capital Management, Inc. 3.06% 153,034 $5.4M
2 Marotta Asset Management 1.80% 272,075 $9.8M
3 Monument Capital Management 1.09% 122,287 $4.3M
4 Mount Lucas Management LP 0.32% 24,772 $878K
5 Providence First Trust Co 0.22% 17,672 $626K
6 BFI Infinity Ltd. 0.21% 10,755 $381K
7 AlphaCentric Advisors LLC 0.14% 3,910 $139K
8 Sepio Capital, LP 0.12% 63,882 $2.3M
9 Cavalier Investments, LLC 0.12% 125,000 $4.4M
10 Sunpointe, LLC 0.08% 6,701 $238K
11 Dorsey Wright & Associates 0.07% 16,527 $586K
12 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.05% 42,554 $1.5M
13 Cibc World Market INC. 0.02% 314,651 $11.2M
14 Zacks Investment Management 0.02% 59,358 $2.1M
15 Cyndeo Wealth Partners, LLC 0.02% 8,873 $315K
16 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.01% 9,215 $327K
17 Financial Freedom, LLC 0.01% 683 $24K
18 Angeles Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 5,310 $188K
19 Equitable Holdings, Inc. 0.01% 32,537 $1.2M
20 Osaic Holdings, INC. 0.00% 39,861 $1.4M
21 Focus Partners Wealth 0.00% 50,170 $1.8M
22 Advisory Services Network, LLC 0.00% 2,165 $77K
23 Harbour Investments, INC. 0.00% 1,749 $62K
24 EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 594 $31K
25 Mariner, LLC 0.00% 20,843 $739K
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% 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 (EWO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EWO?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added EWO 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 EWO?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 24 funds bought or added vs 19 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 EWO holders?

Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds: 12 of 49 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 23% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held EWO?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 28 out of 49 hedge funds have held EWO 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 (EWO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

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