Ishares Inc (EWP): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Ishares Inc (EWP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EWP has moved +4.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +3.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EWP gained +8.1% vs +14.1% 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.

Ishares Inc (EWP)

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

Smart Money Signals — EWP

Based on 124 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EWP 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

124 hedge funds hold EWP 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 — +49% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+41 new funds entered over the past year (+49% 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 sellers than buyers — 48% buying

63 buying67 selling

Last quarter: 67 funds reduced or exited vs 63 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 35 → 21 → 33 → 25. 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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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 28% new

61 out of 124 hedge funds have held EWP 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 — ~25 new funds/quarter

23 → 35 → 21 → 33 → 25 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 35 → 21 → 33 → 25. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 60% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 32% new

Of 129 current holders: 78 (60%) 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 — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

60% from top-100 AUM funds

26 of 124 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in EWP. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.3

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.3/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	124	120	3.33%
13F Shares	26M	25M	3.82%
Total Value	$1.40B	$1.34B	4.3%
New Positions	25	33	-8
Increased Positions	37	42	-5
Closed Positions	21	18	+3
Reduced Positions	45	27	+18
Total Calls	4	1	300.0%
Total Puts	3	3	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.75	3.0	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

124

120

3.33%

13F Shares

26M

25M

3.82%

Total Value

$1.40B

$1.34B

4.3%

New Positions

-8

Increased Positions

-5

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

+18

Total Calls

300.0%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.75

3.0

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

124 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 EWP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Tradewinds Capital Management, LLC	7.28%	675,263	$36.7M
2	Arlington Capital Management, Inc.	3.01%	98,389	$5.3M
3	Whitcomb & Hess, Inc.	2.75%	216,761	$11.8M
4	Adams Wealth Management	1.75%	146,732	$8.0M
5	CacheTech Inc.	1.60%	152,935	$8.3M
6	Innealta Capital, LLC	1.33%	39,315	$2.1M
7	Mma Asset Management LLC	1.26%	66,016	$3.6M
8	Monument Capital Management	1.12%	82,362	$4.5M
9	Financial & Tax Architects, LLC	0.55%	45,560	$2.5M
10	Vertex Investment Solutions Co., Ltd.	0.48%	8,000	$418K
11	Idaho Trust Co	0.47%	26,619	$1.4M
12	Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC	0.45%	7,805	$424K
13	New Vernon Capital Holdings II LLC	0.38%	9,568	$520K
14	Es4, LLC	0.38%	10,748	$584K
15	National Pension Service	0.33%	8,092,278	$439.5M
16	Mount Lucas Management LP	0.33%	16,398	$891K
17	Providence First Trust Co	0.29%	15,042	$817K
18	Moran Wealth Management, LLC	0.28%	165,996	$9.0M
19	Millburn Ridgefield LLC /DE/	0.25%	213,236	$11.6M
20	Founders Financial Securities LLC	0.22%	62,823	$3.6M
21	Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC	0.22%	213,236	$11.6M
22	Solstein Capital, LLC	0.19%	8,371	$455K
23	BFI Infinity Ltd.	0.19%	6,125	$333K
24	Global Endowment Management, LP	0.18%	30,000	$1.6M
25	Black Maple Capital Management LP	0.18%	6,000	$326K

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 (EWP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EWP?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EWP 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 EWP?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 67 funds reduced or exited vs 63 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for EWP holders?

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 26 of 124 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in EWP. 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 EWP?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 61 out of 124 hedge funds have held EWP 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 (EWP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EWP has moved +4.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +3.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EWP has gained +8.1% vs +14.1% 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.

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Ishares Inc (EWP)

Smart Money Signals — EWP

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +49% more funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~25 new funds/quarter

Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

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