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Ishares Tr (IBB)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +46
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — IBB

Based on 968 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added IBB 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
968 hedge funds hold IBB 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 — +23% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+179 new funds entered over the past year (+23% 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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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

389 buying404 selling
Last quarter: 404 funds reduced or exited vs 389 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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More new buyers each quarter (+49 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new IBB position: 87 → 221 → 82 → 131. 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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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

67% conviction (2yr+) 15% medium 17% new
653 out of 968 hedge funds have held IBB 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

59 → 87 → 221 → 82 → 131 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 87 → 221 → 82 → 131. IBB 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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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 18% newcomers

72% veterans 10% 1-2yr 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 985 holders: 709 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 94 entered 1–2 years ago, and 182 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 70% AUM from top-100 funds

70% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 958 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 70% of total institutional value in IBB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — IBB

In 2026 Q2, 389 hedge funds were net buyers of IBB (131 opened a new position, 258 added to an existing one), while 404 reduced or exited (319 trimmed, 85 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 70% of total institutional value in IBB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +46 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 968.

Hedge Fund Ownership: IBB

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

Market Analysis: IBB

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much IBB has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 61d ago
IBB
+9.9%
SPY
+3.0%

IBB outperformed SPY by +6.9% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 16d ago
IBB
+5.4%
SPY
-0.9%

Since the filing became public, IBB outperformed SPY by +6.3% .

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.

29 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
6.4
/ 10
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Elite
3.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: IBB
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 955 922 3.58%
13F Shares 42M 41M 3.63%
Total Value $7.80B $6.59B 18.32%
New Positions 129 82 +47
Increased Positions 255 267 -12
Closed Positions 86 110 -24
Reduced Positions 312 291 +21
Total Calls 12 14 -14.29%
Total Puts 14 9 55.56%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.17 0.64 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 IBB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Michelson Medical Research Foundation, Inc. 6.17% 35,095 $6.7M
2 Reyes Financial Architecture, Inc. 5.63% 52,885 $10.1M
3 Florin Court Capital LLP 4.63% 14,900 $2.8M
4 Humankind Investments LLC 4.55% 50,000 $9.5M
5 Cumberland Advisors Inc 4.29% 64,018 $12.2M
6 WestEnd Advisors, LLC 2.78% 655,852 $124.7M
7 Harbour Investment Management LLC 2.47% 25,150 $4.8M
8 Littlejohn Financial Services, INC. 2.31% 16,740 $3.2M
9 Southern Capital Advisors, LLC 2.30% 29,008 $5.5M
10 New Paradigm Capital Management, LLC 2.03% 5,000 $951K
11 Audent Global Asset Management, LLC 1.95% 9,167 $1.7M
12 McCollum Christoferson Group LLC 1.72% 30,924 $5.9M
13 DAFNA Capital Management LLC 1.54% 42,595 $8.1M
14 Stegent Equity Advisors, Inc. 1.51% 11,097 $2.1M
15 Horizon Wealth Management, LLC 1.46% 60,285 $11.5M
16 Concord Investment Counsel Inc. 1.42% 27,445 $5.2M
17 Strategic Advisory Partners, LLC 1.40% 10,367 $2.0M
18 Bronte Capital Management Pty Ltd. 1.34% 65,807 $12.5M
19 Martin Capital Advisors, LLP 1.34% 13,419 $2.6M
20 Albion Financial Group /Ut 1.32% 119,635 $22.8M
21 Mcintyre Freedman & Flynn Investment Advisers Inc 1.31% 11,488 $2.2M
22 Viewpoint Capital Management LLC 1.29% 13,280 $2.5M
23 Ntv Asset Management LLC 1.19% 63,985 $12.2M
24 Arcadia Wealth Management, Inc. 1.17% 12,914 $2.5M
25 Aristides Capital LLC 1.12% 30,406 $5.8M
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% 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 (IBB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IBB?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 404 funds reduced or exited vs 389 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 IBB holders?

Elite ownership — 70% AUM from top-100 funds: 39 of 958 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 70% of total institutional value in IBB. 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 IBB?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 653 out of 968 hedge funds have held IBB 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 (IBB) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, IBB has moved +5.4% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -0.9% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +6.3%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), IBB has gained +9.9% vs +3.0% 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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