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International Paper Co (IP)

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

Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +11
Streak
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — IP

Based on 853 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 IP 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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High ownership — 91% of 3.0Y peak

91% of all-time peak
853 funds currently hold this stock — 91% of the 3.0-year high of 934 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding IP is almost the same as a year ago (-29 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

470 buying409 selling
Last quarter: 470 funds bought or added vs 409 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+24 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new IP position: 82 → 126 → 113 → 137. 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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70% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 70% conviction (2yr+) ■ 13% medium ■ 17% new
598 out of 853 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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Growing discovery — still being found

91 → 82 → 126 → 113 → 137 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 82 → 126 → 113 → 137. A growing number of institutions are discovering IP each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 73% veterans vs 17% newcomers

■ 73% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 885 holders: 642 (73%) are 2+ year veterans, 94 entered 1–2 years ago, and 149 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 72% AUM from top-100 funds

72% from top-100 AUM funds
67 of 846 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 72% 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.
3.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — 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 2026 Q2, 470 hedge funds were net buyers of IP (137 opened a new position, 333 added to an existing one), while 409 reduced or exited (283 trimmed, 126 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 72% of total institutional value in IP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +11 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 853.

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.

Is It Too Late to Buy International Paper Co (IP) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much IP has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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
IP
+3.2%
XLY
-0.1%

IP outperformed XLY by +3.3% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 16d ago
IP
-3.5%
XLY
-0.8%

Since the filing became public, IP outperformed XLY by -2.7% .

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.

32 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
6.6
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: IP
844 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 844 842 0.24%
13F Shares 539M 517M 4.3%
Total Value $18.37B $16.35B 12.32%
New Positions 137 113 +24
Increased Positions 323 312 +11
Closed Positions 128 115 +13
Reduced Positions 273 282 -9
Total Calls 19 15 26.67%
Total Puts 20 20 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.05 1.33 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

844 + 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 IP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Atlas FRM LLC 16.06% 9,840,000 $374.9M
2 Hill City Capital, LP 4.96% 5,100,000 $194.3M
3 Cherokee Insurance Co 3.36% 228,400 $8.7M
4 Front Street Capital Management, Inc. 3.01% 695,215 $26.5M
5 Slate Path Capital LP 2.56% 4,861,976 $185.2M
6 Dayah Capital LLC 1.65% 128,780 $4.9M
7 Board of the Pension Protection Fund 1.65% 45,700 $1.7M
8 Ceredex Value Advisors LLC 1.29% 1,205,121 $45.9M
9 Icon Advisers Inc/Co 0.98% 137,400 $5.2M
10 Neo Ivy Capital Management 0.97% 110,684 $4.2M
11 Mitchell & Pahl Private Wealth, LLC 0.85% 60,759 $2.3M
12 Samlyn Capital, LLC 0.81% 1,306,041 $49.8M
13 Total Wealth Planning & Management, Inc. 0.76% 29,321 $1.1M
14 Cinctive Capital Management LP 0.76% 538,653 $20.5M
15 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.71% 85,615 $3.3M
16 Garner Asset Management Corp 0.70% 56,651 $2.2M
17 Ranch Capital Advisors Inc. 0.61% 50,165 $1.9M
18 Bcm Advisors, LLC 0.54% 65,373 $2.8M
19 Old Port Advisors 0.51% 68,337 $2.6M
20 Masters Capital Management LLC 0.49% 500,000 $19.1M
21 M&G Plc 0.48% 2,558,836 $96.5M
22 Curi Capital, LLC 0.44% 756,053 $28.8M
23 Nykredit A/S 0.44% 3,672,685 $139.9M
24 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.44% 886,943 $33.8M
25 Kwmg, LLC 0.43% 157,356 $6.0M
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?

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

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 470 funds bought or added vs 409 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for IP holders?

Elite ownership — 72% AUM from top-100 funds: 67 of 846 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 72% 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?

70% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 598 out of 853 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.

Is it too late to buy International Paper Co (IP) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, IP has moved -3.5% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -0.8% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.7%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), IP has gained +3.2% vs -0.1% for XLY. 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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