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

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

As of today, IBTK has moved +0.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IBTK gained -1.4% vs +15.9% 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 (IBTK)

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

Smart Money Signals — IBTK

Based on 172 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added IBTK 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

172 hedge funds hold IBTK 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 — +40% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+49 new funds entered over the past year (+40% 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 — 73% buying

116 buying42 selling

Last quarter: 116 funds were net buyers (23 opened a brand new position + 93 added to an existing one). Only 42 were sellers (30 trimmed + 12 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 14 → 22 → 40 → 23. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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Mixed — 31% long-term, 35% new

■ 31% conviction (2yr+) ■ 34% medium ■ 35% new

Of the 172 current holders: 54 (31%) held >2 years, 58 held 1–2 years, and 60 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

22 → 14 → 22 → 40 → 23 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 14 → 22 → 40 → 23. 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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Mixed cohorts — 29% veterans, 46% new entrants

■ 29% veterans ■ 25% 1-2yr ■ 46% new

Of 172 current holders: 50 (29%) held 2+ years, 43 held 1–2 years, 79 (46%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

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Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds

30% from top-100 AUM funds

14 of 172 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.

4.4

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.4/10 — 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	171	161	6.21%
13F Shares	34M	28M	21.48%
Total Value	$659M	$557M	18.25%
New Positions	23	40	-17
Increased Positions	92	81	+11
Closed Positions	13	21	-8
Reduced Positions	30	17	+13
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

171

161

6.21%

13F Shares

34M

28M

21.48%

Total Value

$659M

$557M

18.25%

New Positions

-17

Increased Positions

+11

Closed Positions

-8

Reduced Positions

+13

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

171 + investors

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

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

Top 25 IBTK holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Waycross Investment Management Co	9.81%	521,100	$10.3M
2	Eight 31 Financial, LLC	5.99%	503,072	$9.9M
3	Denver PWM, LLC	4.69%	694,518	$13.6M
4	Shelton Wealth Management, LLC	4.44%	515,101	$10.2M
5	MKT Advisors LLC	4.43%	672,341	$13.2M
6	Titleist Asset Management, LLC	1.83%	1,230,060	$24.3M
7	Probity Advisors, Inc.	1.71%	548,764	$10.8M
8	Journey Advisory Group, LLC	1.43%	851,413	$16.8M
9	Accretive Wealth Partners, LLC	0.95%	171,028	$3.4M
10	Trust Co	0.90%	485,832	$9.6M
11	Heartwood Wealth Advisors LLC	0.84%	485,730	$9.6M
12	Legacy Private Trust Co.	0.66%	545,529	$10.8M
13	Stockman Wealth Management, Inc.	0.58%	265,985	$5.2M
14	Chatham Capital Group, INC.	0.53%	185,995	$3.7M
15	Yoder Wealth Management, Inc.	0.44%	48,752	$961K
16	Atlantic Private Wealth, LLC	0.43%	33,056	$652K
17	FF Advisors,LLC	0.43%	53,279	$1.0M
18	Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC	0.38%	39,203	$773K
19	Foundry Financial Group, Inc.	0.37%	37,311	$736K
20	Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc.	0.36%	41,270	$814K
21	Keeler Thomas Management LLC	0.35%	41,514	$819K
22	Tableaux LLC	0.34%	35,925	$708K
23	Hughes Financial Services, LLC	0.33%	110,062	$2.2M
24	Asset Dedication, LLC	0.32%	229,620	$4.5M
25	Rebalance, LLC	0.30%	263,421	$5.2M

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 (IBTK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IBTK?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added IBTK 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 IBTK?

More buyers than sellers — 73% buying: Last quarter: 116 funds were net buyers (23 opened a brand new position + 93 added to an existing one). Only 42 were sellers (30 trimmed + 12 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for IBTK holders?

Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds: 14 of 172 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 IBTK?

Mixed — 31% long-term, 35% new: Of the 172 current holders: 54 (31%) held >2 years, 58 held 1–2 years, and 60 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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

As of today, IBTK has moved +0.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IBTK has gained -1.4% vs +15.9% 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 (IBTK)

Smart Money Signals — IBTK

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +40% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 73% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-17 vs last Q)

Mixed — 31% long-term, 35% new

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Mixed cohorts — 29% veterans, 46% new entrants

Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds

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