ISHARES INC (EWZ): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q4 2025)

ISHARES INC (EWZ)

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

Smart Money Signals — EWZ

Based on 330 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 EWZ 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

330 hedge funds hold EWZ 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 — +42% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+98 new funds entered over the past year (+42% 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

213 buying155 selling

Last quarter: 213 funds bought or added vs 155 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 (+25 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new EWZ position: 81 → 92 → 49 → 74. 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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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 24% new

193 out of 330 hedge funds have held EWZ 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 -3%, value -26%

Value

-26%

-3%

Last quarter: funds added -3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -26%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

65 → 81 → 92 → 49 → 74 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 81 → 92 → 49 → 74. EWZ 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 — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 4% 1-2yr ■ 27% new

Of 394 current holders: 273 (69%) 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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Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds

30% from top-100 AUM funds

21 of 330 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)	Prior (2025 Q3)	Change
Funds Holding	394	366	7.65%
13F Shares	352M	363M	-3.04%
Total Value	$11.01B	$14.89B	-26.04%
New Positions	77	50	+27
Increased Positions	207	226	-19
Closed Positions	55	70	-15
Reduced Positions	201	163	+38
Total Calls	50	45	11.11%
Total Puts	34	33	3.03%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.68	0.73	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)

Prior (2025 Q3)

Change

Funds Holding

394

366

7.65%

13F Shares

352M

363M

-3.04%

Total Value

$11.01B

$14.89B

-26.04%

New Positions

+27

Increased Positions

207

226

-19

Closed Positions

-15

Reduced Positions

201

163

+38

Total Calls

11.11%

Total Puts

3.03%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.68

0.73

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

394 + investors

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

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5% | SHOW: Active managers + show index funds

Top 25 institutional holders of EWZ — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Corecam Pte. Ltd.	8.53%	512,460	$19.7M
2	Corecam AG	7.30%	223,200	$8.6M
3	Cairn Investment Group, Inc.	5.43%	284,790	$11K
4	Trium Capital LLP	4.45%	164,457	$6.3M
5	MIO Partners, Inc.	3.73%	3,300	$12.7M
6	MIO Partners, Inc.	3.73%	3,300	$12.7M
7	Randolph Co Inc	3.19%	869,770	$33.4M
8	Whitcomb & Hess, Inc.	2.51%	280,458	$10.8M
9	Black Swift Group, LLC	2.44%	363,270	$13.9M
10	PING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.	1.95%	177,800	$6.8M
11	ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP, INC	1.89%	732,490	$28.1M
12	SBE LLC DBA CEDAR COVE WEALTH PARTNERS	1.74%	86,138	$3.3M
13	CREDIT INDUSTRIEL ET COMMERCIAL	1.36%	455,000	$17.5M
14	ABBINGTON INVESTMENT GROUP	1.21%	54,324	$2.1M
15	ALTFEST L J & CO INC	1.07%	259,547	$10.0M
16	AFG FIDUCIARY SERVICES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP	0.67%	29,834	$1.1M
17	Cobblestone Asset Management LLC	0.66%	38,207	$1.5M
18	Nilsine Partners, LLC	0.65%	209,060	$8.3M
19	Bright Futures Wealth Management, LLC.	0.61%	23,397	$898K
20	Lansing Street Advisors	0.54%	55,905	$2.1M
21	Millburn Ridgefield LLC /DE/	0.54%	651,868	$25.0M
22	Advocate Investing Services LLC	0.53%	16,279	$625K
23	Bravera Wealth	0.52%	32,725	$1.0M
24	Capstone Capital Management Ltd	0.50%	13,000	$499K
25	RAMSEY QUANTITATIVE SYSTEMS	0.48%	12,000	$461K

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 (EWZ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EWZ?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 213 funds bought or added vs 155 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 EWZ holders?

Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds: 21 of 330 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% 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 EWZ?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 193 out of 330 hedge funds have held EWZ 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.

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ISHARES INC (EWZ)

Smart Money Signals — EWZ

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +42% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 58% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+25 vs last Q)

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares -3%, value -26%

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds

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