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INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -15
Streak
4Q ▼
Buyers last Q
44%

Smart Money Signals — IP

Based on 842 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their IP positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 90% of 3.0Y peak

90% of all-time peak
842 funds currently hold this stock — 90% of the 3.0-year high of 932 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 10% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
90 fewer hedge funds hold IP compared to a year ago (-10% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 44% buying

380 buying482 selling
Last quarter: 482 funds reduced or exited vs 380 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 (+44 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new IP position: 118 → 90 → 82 → 126. 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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71% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 71% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 12% new
594 out of 842 hedge funds have held IP 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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Steady discovery — ~126 new funds/quarter

151 → 118 → 90 → 82 → 126 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 118 → 90 → 82 → 126. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 72% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Of 872 current holders: 626 (72%) 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 — 75% AUM from top-100 funds

75% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 842 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 75% of total institutional value in IP. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — 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 — IP

In 2025 Q4, 380 hedge funds were net buyers of IP (126 opened a new position, 254 added to an existing one), while 482 reduced or exited (341 trimmed, 141 sold completely) — a 44% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This extends a 4-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 75% of total institutional value in IP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -15 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 842.

Hedge Fund Ownership: IP

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

Market Analysis: IP

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

104 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
8.8
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: IP
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 5 days 823 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 823 840 -2.02%
13F Shares 533M 529M 0.66%
Total Value $18.48B $21.46B -13.89%
New Positions 122 79 +43
Increased Positions 286 312 -26
Closed Positions 140 99 +41
Reduced Positions 350 365 -15
Total Calls 17 22 -22.73%
Total Puts 18 19 -5.26%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.06 0.86 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

823 + investors

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of IP — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Atlas FRM LLC 17.74% 7,590,000 $271.0M
2 Hill City Capital, LP 5.36% 4,200,000 $149.9M
3 Cherokee Insurance Co 3.03% 223,400 $8.0M
4 Bastion Asset Management Inc. 2.66% 238,971 $8.7M
5 Slate Path Capital LP 1.79% 3,379,676 $120.7M
6 SAMLYN CAPITAL, LLC 1.51% 2,485,152 $88.7M
7 Parrish Capital LLC 1.16% 32,585 $1.3M
8 MITCHELL & PAHL PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 0.83% 57,455 $2.1M
9 Garner Asset Management Corp 0.83% 59,042 $2.1M
10 Sciencast Management LP 0.81% 178,366 $6.4M
11 ICON ADVISERS INC/CO 0.78% 94,400 $3.4M
12 Ceredex Value Advisors LLC 0.71% 635,890 $22.7M
13 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.71% 86,205 $3.1M
14 Total Wealth Planning & Management, Inc. 0.67% 25,386 $906K
15 Farringdon Capital, Ltd. 0.60% 76,145 $2.7M
16 Ranch Capital Advisors Inc. 0.59% 45,785 $1.6M
17 Old Port Advisors 0.54% 65,614 $2.3M
18 OUTFITTERS FINANCIAL LLC 0.52% 18,775 $670K
19 M&G Plc 0.47% 2,559,390 $90.2M
20 WIREGRASS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.46% 15,544 $555K
21 OXFORD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLP 0.45% 29,544 $1.1M
22 Curi Capital, LLC 0.45% 706,555 $25.2M
23 Perbak Capital Partners LLP 0.45% 50,932 $1.8M
24 KWMG, LLC 0.44% 149,082 $5.3M
25 PINKERTON WEALTH, LLC 0.44% 123,634 $4.9M
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 — INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IP?

Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their IP positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for IP?

More sellers than buyers — 44% buying: Last quarter: 482 funds reduced or exited vs 380 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 IP holders?

Elite ownership — 75% AUM from top-100 funds: 62 of 842 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 75% of total institutional value in IP. 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 IP?

71% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 594 out of 842 hedge funds have held IP 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.

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.