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Ishares Tr (EWU)

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

Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +17
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — EWU

Based on 285 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 EWU 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
285 hedge funds hold EWU 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
+59 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 — 53% buying

141 buying123 selling
Last quarter: 141 funds bought or added vs 123 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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Steady new buyers — ~51 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 32 → 36 → 56 → 51. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 26% new
150 out of 285 hedge funds have held EWU 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

39 → 32 → 36 → 56 → 51 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 32 → 36 → 56 → 51. 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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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 60% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Of 291 current holders: 174 (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 — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
30 of 285 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in EWU. 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 — EWU

In 2026 Q1, 141 hedge funds were net buyers of EWU (51 opened a new position, 90 added to an existing one), while 123 reduced or exited (89 trimmed, 34 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 53% of total institutional value in EWU is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +17 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 285.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EWU

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

Market Analysis: EWU

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much EWU 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 · 76d ago
EWU
+3.5%
SPY
+14.1%

EWU outperformed SPY by -10.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
EWU
+1.5%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, EWU outperformed SPY by +1.2% .

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.

9 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
4.3
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EWU
284 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 284 268 5.97%
13F Shares 53M 41M 29.68%
Total Value $2.40B $1.81B 32.52%
New Positions 50 56 -6
Increased Positions 88 98 -10
Closed Positions 34 27 +7
Reduced Positions 88 57 +31
Total Calls 5 4 25.0%
Total Puts 5 5 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.25 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

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Top 25 EWU 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 3.14% 93,343 $4.3M
2 Sharper & Granite LLC 2.34% 150,612 $6.9M
3 Valence8 US LP 1.91% 120,031 $5.5M
4 Private Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.85% 144,742 $6.6M
5 VPR Management LLC 1.78% 97,500 $4.4M
6 Black Maple Capital Management LP 1.42% 55,910 $2.5M
7 Millburn Ridgefield LLC /DE/ 1.41% 1,439,415 $65.6M
8 Mittelman Wealth Management 1.32% 46,550 $2.1M
9 Idaho Trust Co 1.23% 83,335 $3.8M
10 Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC 1.22% 1,439,415 $65.6M
11 Planwiser Financial, LLC 1.05% 30,478 $1.5M
12 Prostatis Group LLC 0.92% 79,137 $3.6M
13 Sona Asset Management (us) LLC 0.86% 900,000 $41.0M
14 Robinson Value Management, Ltd. 0.73% 28,618 $1.3M
15 Pictet North America Advisors SA 0.62% 137,860 $6.3M
16 Sage Capital Management, LLC 0.56% 26,089 $1.2M
17 Allie Family Office LLC 0.53% 26,668 $1.2M
18 Innealta Capital, LLC 0.51% 17,889 $815K
19 Dynamic Wealth Strategies, LLC 0.50% 19,109 $871K
20 Vertex Investment Solutions Co., Ltd. 0.47% 9,200 $409K
21 Providence First Trust Co 0.46% 28,719 $1.3M
22 Legacy Capital Group California, Inc. 0.45% 25,873 $1.2M
23 Creekside Partners 0.44% 23,376 $1.1M
24 BlueStem Wealth Partners, LLC 0.40% 78,104 $3.6M
25 Syon Capital LLC 0.38% 164,480 $7.5M
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 Tr (EWU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EWU?

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

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 141 funds bought or added vs 123 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 EWU holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 30 of 285 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in EWU. 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 EWU?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 150 out of 285 hedge funds have held EWU 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 Tr (EWU) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EWU has moved +1.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EWU has gained +3.5% 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.

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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