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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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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — EWS

Based on 138 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their EWS positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
138 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+15 new funds entered over the past year (+12% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

61 buying69 selling
Last quarter: 69 funds reduced or exited vs 61 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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Steady new buyers — ~22 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 12 → 32 → 25 → 22. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 28% new
68 out of 138 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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Value +24% but shares only +4% — price-driven

Value
+24%
Shares
+4%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +24%, but actual share count only changed +4%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~22 new funds/quarter

26 → 12 → 32 → 25 → 22 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 32 → 25 → 22. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 56% veterans vs 30% newcomers

■ 56% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 30% new
Entry-cohort mix of 138 holders: 77 (56%) are 2+ year veterans, 19 entered 1–2 years ago, and 42 (30%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds
22 of 138 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in EWS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — EWS

In 2026 Q2, 61 hedge funds were net buyers of EWS (22 opened a new position, 39 added to an existing one), while 69 reduced or exited (46 trimmed, 23 sold completely) — a 47% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 62% of total institutional value in EWS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 138.

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

6 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: EWS
138 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 138 139 -0.72%
13F Shares 15M 15M 4.13%
Total Value $448M $361M 24.07%
New Positions 22 25 -3
Increased Positions 39 46 -7
Closed Positions 23 25 -2
Reduced Positions 46 38 +8
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 New Vernon Capital Holdings II LLC 8.51% 521,660 $15.4M
2 TLS Advisors LLC 1.18% 13,600 $403K
3 Rahlfs Capital, LLC 0.98% 45,095 $1.3M
4 Spectrum Strategic Capital Management, LLC 0.88% 60,053 $1.8M
5 Rice Partnership, LLC 0.86% 238,027 $7.0M
6 Barry Investment Advisors, LLC 0.51% 81,742 $2.4M
7 Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC 0.42% 14,821 $439K
8 Millburn Ridgefield LLC /DE/ 0.31% 554,242 $16.4M
9 Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC 0.27% 554,242 $16.4M
10 WESPAC Advisors, LLC 0.27% 18,570 $550K
11 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.26% 10,492 $311K
12 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.26% 98,340 $2.9M
13 Genesee Capital Advisors, LLC 0.23% 24,579 $728K
14 Dv Equities, LLC 0.22% 52,250 $1.5M
15 Castlekeep Investment Advisors LLC 0.19% 12,566 $372K
16 Barometer Capital Management INC. 0.17% 20,600 $610K
17 Tannin Capital LLC 0.15% 7,889 $234K
18 Nvwm, LLC 0.14% 24,192 $716K
19 Gould Asset Management LLC /Ca/ 0.14% 30,794 $912K
20 Summit Place Financial Advisors, LLC 0.14% 10,900 $323K
21 Idaho Trust Co 0.12% 13,848 $410K
22 Carrera Capital Advisors 0.12% 27,216 $806K
23 BFI Infinity Ltd. 0.11% 12,959 $384K
24 Global Endowment Management, LP 0.09% 30,000 $888K
25 State of Wyoming 0.09% 29,870 $884K
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?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their EWS positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for EWS?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 69 funds reduced or exited vs 61 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 EWS holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 22 of 138 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in EWS. 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 EWS?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 68 out of 138 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.

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