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

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

As of today, IGOV has moved +1.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IGOV gained +1.1% 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.

Ishares Tr (IGOV)

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

Smart Money Signals — IGOV

Based on 144 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 IGOV 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

144 hedge funds hold IGOV 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 — +52% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+49 new funds entered over the past year (+52% 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 — 65% buying

86 buying47 selling

Last quarter: 86 funds were net buyers (24 opened a brand new position + 62 added to an existing one). Only 47 were sellers (28 trimmed + 19 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~24 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 42 → 22 → 25 → 24. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 51% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 23% new

74 out of 144 hedge funds have held IGOV 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

18 → 42 → 22 → 25 → 24 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 42 → 22 → 25 → 24. IGOV 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 — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 58% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 36% new

Of 144 current holders: 84 (58%) 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 — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds

23 of 144 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in IGOV. 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	144	139	3.6%
13F Shares	11M	9M	20.37%
Total Value	$438M	$373M	17.19%
New Positions	24	25	-1
Increased Positions	62	52	+10
Closed Positions	19	18	+1
Reduced Positions	28	39	-11
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

144

139

3.6%

13F Shares

11M

20.37%

Total Value

$438M

$373M

17.19%

New Positions

-1

Increased Positions

+10

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-11

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

144 + investors

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

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

Top 25 IGOV holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Israel Discount Bank of New York	6.47%	71,781	$2.9M
2	North Ridge Wealth Advisors, Inc.	4.41%	190,980	$7.8M
3	Aspect Partners, LLC	3.37%	200,517	$8.2M
4	Avos Capital Management, LLC	3.30%	203,402	$8.4M
5	DMC Group, LLC	2.37%	85,469	$3.5M
6	Topel & Distasi Wealth Management, LLC	1.72%	81,165	$3.3M
7	Checchi Capital Advisers, LLC	1.22%	588,155	$24.1M
8	Leuthold Group, LLC	1.08%	247,992	$10.2M
9	Inscription Capital, LLC	0.74%	171,994	$7.1M
10	Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency, LLC	0.74%	319,386	$13.1M
11	Empirical Asset Management, LLC	0.64%	58,817	$2.4M
12	Chapman Financial Group, LLC	0.55%	18,626	$765K
13	VERITY Wealth Advisors	0.50%	18,202	$747K
14	Haven Private, LLC	0.49%	27,528	$1.1M
15	One Plus One Wealth Management, LLC	0.46%	26,827	$1.1M
16	Upper Left Wealth Management, LLC	0.45%	18,728	$769K
17	Old Peak Finance LLC	0.33%	13,838	$568K
18	Evoke Wealth, LLC	0.28%	379,118	$15.6M
19	Obsido Oy	0.25%	10,145	$417K
20	Cerity Partners OCIO LLC	0.23%	95,274	$3.9M
21	Net Worth Advisory Group	0.22%	26,397	$1.1M
22	Myecfo, LLC	0.21%	12,350	$507K
23	Columbus Macro, LLC	0.20%	46,016	$1.9M
24	Viewpoint Investment Partners Corp	0.19%	10,200	$419K
25	Rothschild Capital Partners, LLC	0.18%	18,290	$751K

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 (IGOV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IGOV?

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

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 86 funds were net buyers (24 opened a brand new position + 62 added to an existing one). Only 47 were sellers (28 trimmed + 19 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for IGOV holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 23 of 144 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in IGOV. 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 IGOV?

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 74 out of 144 hedge funds have held IGOV 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 (IGOV) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, IGOV has moved +1.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IGOV has gained +1.1% 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.

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Ishares Tr (IGOV)

Smart Money Signals — IGOV

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +52% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

Steady new buyers — ~24 new funds per quarter

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Deep conviction — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

Institutional Sentiment Summary — IGOV

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Frequently Asked Questions — Ishares Tr (IGOV)

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