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

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

As of today, EWT has moved +12.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +12.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EWT gained +44.7% vs +14.1% for SPY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Ishares Inc (EWT)

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

Smart Money Signals — EWT

Based on 258 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EWT 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

258 hedge funds hold EWT 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 — +26% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+53 new funds entered over the past year (+26% 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 — 57% buying

136 buying104 selling

Last quarter: 136 funds bought or added vs 104 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 (+20 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new EWT position: 38 → 31 → 41 → 61. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 19% new

161 out of 258 hedge funds have held EWT 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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Growing discovery — still being found

35 → 38 → 31 → 41 → 61 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 31 → 41 → 61. A growing number of institutions are discovering EWT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 21% new

Entry-cohort mix of 270 holders: 190 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 23 entered 1–2 years ago, and 57 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds

38 of 250 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	258	231	11.69%
13F Shares	50M	46M	8.41%
Total Value	$3.36B	$2.98B	12.92%
New Positions	61	41	+20
Increased Positions	75	69	+6
Closed Positions	34	29	+5
Reduced Positions	67	68	-1
Total Calls	10	3	233.33%
Total Puts	10	4	150.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	1.33	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

258

231

11.69%

13F Shares

50M

46M

8.41%

Total Value

$3.36B

$2.98B

12.92%

New Positions

+20

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-1

Total Calls

233.33%

Total Puts

150.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

1.33

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

258 + investors

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

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

Top 25 EWT 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	6.29%	120,222	$8.5M
2	City of London Investment Management Co Ltd	5.91%	1,147,441	$81.4M
3	Jordan Park Group LLC	3.50%	820,663	$65.8M
4	Arvin Capital Management LP	2.71%	312,800	$22.2M
5	State of Tennessee, Department of Treasury	2.29%	9,604,842	$681.2M
6	Michelson Medical Research Foundation, Inc.	1.98%	27,435	$1.9M
7	Millburn Ridgefield LLC /DE/	1.49%	975,210	$69.2M
8	Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC	1.29%	975,210	$69.2M
9	Cumberland Advisors Inc	1.04%	37,470	$2.7M
10	State of Wyoming	0.90%	106,580	$7.6M
11	Arrowpoint Investment Partners (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.	0.79%	12,500	$886K
12	Meitav Investment House Ltd	0.70%	896,670	$63.6M
13	Elm3 Financial Group, LLC	0.69%	11,524	$817K
14	Spinnaker Trust	0.66%	168,954	$12.0M
15	Provida Pension Fund Administrator	0.64%	372,256	$17.6M
16	Old Mission Capital LLC	0.59%	522,191	$37.0M
17	Virtus Advisers, LLC	0.56%	17,003	$1.2M
18	Journey Advisory Group, LLC	0.54%	89,575	$6.4M
19	OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd	0.54%	280,930	$19.9M
20	Yousif Capital Management, LLC	0.52%	625,832	$44.4M
21	Sava Infond d.o.o.	0.45%	44,900	$3.2M
22	Credit Industriel Et Commercial	0.44%	80,000	$5.7M
23	Miller Global Investments, LLC	0.44%	6,779	$481K
24	Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc.	0.44%	58,895	$4.2M
25	Altfest L J & Co Inc	0.42%	55,153	$3.9M

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 (EWT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EWT?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EWT 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 EWT?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 136 funds bought or added vs 104 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 EWT holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 38 of 250 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% 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 EWT?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 161 out of 258 hedge funds have held EWT 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 (EWT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EWT has moved +12.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +12.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EWT has gained +44.7% vs +14.1% for SPY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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 (EWT)

Smart Money Signals — EWT

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +26% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 57% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+20 vs last Q)

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 21% newcomers

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

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