Ishares Tr (IBIF): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

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

As of today, IBIF has moved -0.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IBIF gained -0.1% vs +13.9% 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.

Ishares Tr (IBIF)

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

Smart Money Signals — IBIF

Based on 24 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added IBIF 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

24 hedge funds hold IBIF right now — the highest count in 2.8 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 — +60% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+9 new funds entered over the past year (+60% 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 buyers than sellers — 76% buying

16 buying5 selling

Last quarter: 16 funds were net buyers (7 opened a brand new position + 9 added to an existing one). Only 5 were sellers (3 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new IBIF position: 1 → 6 → 1 → 7. 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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Mostly new holders — 38% entered in last year

■ 12% conviction (2yr+) ■ 50% medium ■ 38% new

Only 3 funds (12%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

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Steady discovery — ~7 new funds/quarter

5 → 1 → 6 → 1 → 7 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 1 → 6 → 1 → 7. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Mixed cohorts — 12% veterans, 54% new entrants

■ 12% veterans ■ 33% 1-2yr ■ 54% new

Of 24 current holders: 3 (12%) held 2+ years, 8 held 1–2 years, 13 (54%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

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Smaller funds dominant — 9% AUM from top-100

9% from top-100 AUM funds

4 of 24 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 9% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

4.7

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.7/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	23	19	21.05%
13F Shares	1M	751K	41.4%
Total Value	$28M	$20M	40.91%
New Positions	6	1	+5
Increased Positions	9	13	-4
Closed Positions	2	1	+1
Reduced Positions	3	1	+2
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

21.05%

13F Shares

751K

41.4%

Total Value

$28M

$20M

40.91%

New Positions

Increased Positions

-4

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

23 + investors

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

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

Top 23 IBIF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Quantum Financial Advisors, LLC	0.94%	318,386	$8.4M
2	Briggs Wealth Management, Inc	0.39%	14,142	$371K
3	Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC	0.35%	27,584	$724K
4	Bradley & Co. Private Wealth Management, LLC	0.25%	18,347	$482K
5	4Thought Financial Group Inc.	0.17%	13,375	$351K
6	MKT Advisors LLC	0.15%	16,963	$445K
7	Ark & Tlk Investments, LLC	0.13%	18,512	$486K
8	CENTRAL TRUST Co	0.06%	109,111	$2.9M
9	Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC	0.06%	75,993	$2.0M
10	McIlrath & Eck, LLC	0.00%	1,759	$46K
11	Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC)	0.00%	3,244	$85K
12	Osaic Holdings, INC.	0.00%	42,694	$1.1M
13	Asset Dedication, LLC	0.00%	764	$20K
14	Raymond James Financial Inc	0.00%	168,408	$4.4M
15	Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC	0.00%	10,059	$264K
16	Parallel Advisors, LLC	0.00%	1,141	$30K
17	Creative Planning	0.00%	15,530	$408K
18	HighTower Advisors, LLC	0.00%	7,684	$202K
19	Allworth Financial LP	0.00%	1,993	$52K
20	Citadel Advisors LLC	0.00%	43,818	$1.2M
21	LPL Financial LLC	0.00%	13,884	$364K
22	Jane Street Group, LLC	0.00%	26,115	$685K
23	BlackRock, Inc.	0.00%	100,437	$2.6M

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 (IBIF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IBIF?

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

More buyers than sellers — 76% buying: Last quarter: 16 funds were net buyers (7 opened a brand new position + 9 added to an existing one). Only 5 were sellers (3 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for IBIF holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 9% AUM from top-100: 4 of 24 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 9% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held IBIF?

Mostly new holders — 38% entered in last year: Only 3 funds (12%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy Ishares Tr (IBIF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, IBIF has moved -0.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IBIF has gained -0.1% vs +13.9% 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.

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Ishares Tr (IBIF)

Smart Money Signals — IBIF

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +60% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 76% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

Mostly new holders — 38% entered in last year

Steady discovery — ~7 new funds/quarter

Mixed cohorts — 12% veterans, 54% new entrants

Smaller funds dominant — 9% AUM from top-100

Institutional Sentiment Summary — IBIF

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