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

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

As of today, TIP has moved +0.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), TIP gained -0.5% 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 (TIP)

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

Smart Money Signals — TIP

Based on 1009 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added TIP 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 (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak

1,009 hedge funds hold TIP 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding TIP 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

463 buying413 selling

Last quarter: 463 funds bought or added vs 413 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-39 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 74 → 77 → 142 → 103. 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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69% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 69% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 15% new

694 out of 1,009 hedge funds have held TIP 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

92 → 74 → 77 → 142 → 103 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 74 → 77 → 142 → 103. 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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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 18% new

Entry-cohort mix of 1,015 holders: 714 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 119 entered 1–2 years ago, and 182 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds

38 of 1005 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in TIP. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.4

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	997	996	0.1%
13F Shares	85M	86M	-1.51%
Total Value	$9.17B	$8.92B	2.82%
New Positions	97	142	-45
Increased Positions	356	348	+8
Closed Positions	96	96	-
Reduced Positions	319	349	-30
Total Calls	4	5	-20.0%
Total Puts	4	6	-33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	1.2	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

997

996

0.1%

13F Shares

85M

86M

-1.51%

Total Value

$9.17B

$8.92B

2.82%

New Positions

142

-45

Increased Positions

356

348

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

319

349

-30

Total Calls

-20.0%

Total Puts

-33.33%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

1.2

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

997 + investors

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

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

Top 25 TIP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Martin & Co Inc /Tn/	12.29%	654,205	$72.2M
2	Viewpoint Investment Partners Corp	10.38%	277,560	$22.4M
3	Deane Retirement Strategies, Inc.	9.52%	214,432	$23.7M
4	Mustico Financial Group, INC.	8.03%	90,807	$11.5M
5	Protective Life Corp	7.43%	20,258	$2.2M
6	Vertex Investment Solutions Co., Ltd.	5.90%	46,300	$5.1M
7	Ted Buchan & Co	5.90%	147,132	$16.2M
8	Wealth Forward, LLC	5.80%	93,131	$10.3M
9	Tme Financial, INC.	5.79%	75,693	$8.4M
10	Perissos Private Wealth Management, LLC	5.27%	55,053	$6.1M
11	Ameraudi Asset Management, Inc.	5.21%	86,778	$9.6M
12	Cypress Capital, LLC	5.11%	162,607	$17.9M
13	Arbor Investment Advisors, LLC	4.79%	333,103	$36.8M
14	Axos Invest Inc.	4.42%	53,027	$5.9M
15	Rock Creek Group LLC	4.24%	379,892	$41.9M
16	Fischer Financial Services, Inc.	4.11%	110,791	$12.2M
17	Horizons Wealth Management	4.11%	56,764	$6.3M
18	School Employees Retirement Board of Ohio	4.05%	89,915	$9.9M
19	Independence Financial Advisors, LLC	4.02%	121,374	$13.4M
20	DORVAL Corp	3.97%	115,978	$12.8M
21	Minot DeBlois Advisors LLC	3.93%	39,231	$4.3M
22	Sumitomo Life Insurance Co	3.93%	1,513,455	$167.0M
23	One Wealth Map LLC	3.79%	72,435	$8.1M
24	Brightwater Advisory LLC	3.76%	51,505	$5.7M
25	Hillcrest Wealth Advisors - NY, LLC	3.72%	83,245	$9.2M

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 (TIP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for TIP?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added TIP 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 TIP?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 463 funds bought or added vs 413 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 TIP holders?

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 1005 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in TIP. 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 TIP?

69% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 694 out of 1,009 hedge funds have held TIP 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 (TIP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, TIP has moved +0.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), TIP has gained -0.5% 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 (TIP)

Smart Money Signals — TIP

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (98% of max)

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

Slight buying edge — 53% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-39 vs last Q)

69% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 18% newcomers

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

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