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Ishares Inc (EWS)

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

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +1
Streak
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — EWS

Based on 139 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 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
139 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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Steady growth — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+18 new funds entered over the past year (+15% 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 — 53% buying

71 buying62 selling
Last quarter: 71 funds bought or added vs 62 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 25 → 12 → 32 → 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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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

48% conviction (2yr+) 27% medium 24% new
67 out of 139 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +27%, value +11%

Value
+10%
Shares
+26%
Last quarter: funds added +27% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +11%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

26 → 25 → 12 → 32 → 25 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 12 → 32 → 25. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 32% newcomers

55% veterans 14% 1-2yr 32% new
Entry-cohort mix of 139 holders: 76 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 19 entered 1–2 years ago, and 44 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds

28% from top-100 AUM funds
24 of 139 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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 — EWS

In 2026 Q1, 71 hedge funds were net buyers of EWS (25 opened a new position, 46 added to an existing one), while 62 reduced or exited (38 trimmed, 24 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 28% of total institutional value in EWS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 139.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EWS

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

Market Analysis: EWS

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Company Profile: EWS

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much EWS 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 · 77d ago
EWS
+4.0%
SPY
+15.9%

EWS outperformed SPY by -11.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
EWS
+0.0%
SPY
+2.0%

Since the filing became public, EWS outperformed SPY by -2.0% .

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.

4 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EWS
138 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 138 138 -
13F Shares 15M 12M 26.7%
Total Value $361M $326M 10.61%
New Positions 24 32 -8
Increased Positions 46 40 +6
Closed Positions 24 14 +10
Reduced Positions 38 42 -4
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

138 + investors

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

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Top 25 EWS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 New Vernon Capital Holdings II LLC 7.45% 357,994 $10.1M
2 Rahlfs Capital, LLC 0.93% 45,095 $1.3M
3 Spectrum Strategic Capital Management, LLC 0.91% 59,776 $1.7M
4 Rice Partnership, LLC 0.84% 217,259 $6.1M
5 Barry Investment Advisors, LLC 0.51% 82,026 $2.3M
6 Strategic Financial Concepts, LLC 0.48% 68,871 $1.9M
7 Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC 0.46% 15,244 $430K
8 Legacy Capital Group California, Inc. 0.43% 40,122 $1.1M
9 Quartz Partners, LLC 0.31% 28,255 $797K
10 Millburn Ridgefield LLC /DE/ 0.30% 498,619 $14.1M
11 WESPAC Advisors, LLC 0.30% 19,214 $542K
12 Genesee Capital Advisors, LLC 0.29% 24,579 $694K
13 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.28% 93,850 $2.6M
14 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.27% 10,540 $297K
15 Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC 0.26% 498,619 $14.1M
16 Founders Financial Securities LLC 0.24% 138,096 $4.0M
17 Contravisory Investment Management, INC. 0.23% 40,512 $1.1M
18 BFI Infinity Ltd. 0.21% 12,959 $366K
19 Castlekeep Investment Advisors LLC 0.19% 12,566 $355K
20 OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd 0.19% 251,800 $7.1M
21 Summit Place Financial Advisors, LLC 0.19% 14,155 $399K
22 Elevate Capital Advisors, LLC 0.16% 8,803 $248K
23 Nvwm, LLC 0.15% 24,162 $682K
24 Gould Asset Management LLC /Ca/ 0.15% 30,794 $869K
25 Innealta Capital, LLC 0.15% 8,369 $236K
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 (EWS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EWS?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, 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 — 53% buying: Last quarter: 71 funds bought or added vs 62 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 — 28% AUM from major funds: 24 of 139 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% 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?

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 67 out of 139 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.

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

As of today, EWS has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EWS has gained +4.0% vs +15.9% 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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