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ISHARES INC (EWS)

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

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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — EWS

Based on 131 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added EWS 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
131 hedge funds hold EWS 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 — +27% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+28 new funds entered over the past year (+27% 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 — 58% buying

72 buying52 selling
Last quarter: 72 funds bought or added vs 52 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 (+19 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EWS position: 26 → 25 → 12 → 31. 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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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

52% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 25% new
68 out of 131 hedge funds have held EWS 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

28 → 26 → 25 → 12 → 31 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 26 → 25 → 12 → 31. EWS is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 56% of holders stayed 2+ years

56% veterans 10% 1-2yr 34% new
Of 131 current holders: 74 (56%) 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.

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
18 of 131 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EWS

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

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Company Profile: EWS

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

17 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: EWS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 131 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 131 115 13.91%
13F Shares 11M 13M -13.03%
Total Value $317M $368M -13.91%
New Positions 31 12 +19
Increased Positions 41 36 +5
Closed Positions 14 14 -
Reduced Positions 38 41 -3
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

131 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of EWS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Barry Investment Advisors, LLC 0.51% 82,026 $2.3M
2 Millburn Ridgefield LLC /DE/ 0.30% 498,619 $14.1M
3 WESPAC Advisors, LLC 0.30% 19,214 $542K
4 Genesee Capital Advisors, LLC 0.29% 24,579 $694K
5 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.27% 10,540 $297K
6 FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC 0.24% 138,096 $4.0M
7 CONTRAVISORY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.23% 40,512 $1.1M
8 BFI Infinity Ltd. 0.21% 12,959 $366K
9 OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd 0.19% 251,800 $7.1M
10 Elevate Capital Advisors, LLC 0.16% 8,803 $248K
11 NVWM, LLC 0.15% 24,162 $682K
12 EWA, LLC 0.08% 12,667 $357K
13 FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 0.05% 13,255 $374K
14 Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC 0.05% 14,700 $415K
15 Tradewinds Capital Management, LLC 0.03% 5,229 $148K
16 Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 19,780 $558K
17 CX Institutional 0.01% 12,166
18 COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC 0.01% 147,972 $4.2M
19 Tower View Wealth Management LLC 0.01% 401 $11K
20 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 4,983 $141K
21 STEPHENS INC /AR/ 0.00% 8,168 $230K
22 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.00% 39,670 $1K
23 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.00% 1,101 $31K
24 Pacifica Partners Inc. 0.00% 100 $3K
25 WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 10,314 $292K
Investor Ownership
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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 (EWS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EWS?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 72 funds bought or added vs 52 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 EWS holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 18 of 131 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% 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 EWS?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 68 out of 131 hedge funds have held EWS 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.