Ishares Inc (ECH) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Ishares Inc (ECH) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ECH has moved +-0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.2%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), ECH gained +1.5% vs -0.2% 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 Inc (ECH)

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

Smart Money Signals — ECH

Based on 108 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ECH 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 — 86% of 3.0Y peak

86% of all-time peak

108 funds currently hold this stock — 86% of the 3.0-year high of 126 funds (reached 2026 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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

fund count last 6Q

+31 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 sellers than buyers — 45% buying

57 buying71 selling

Last quarter: 71 funds reduced or exited vs 57 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-30 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 12 → 37 → 49 → 19. 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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44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 44% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 40% new

47 out of 108 hedge funds have held ECH 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

24 → 12 → 37 → 49 → 19 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 37 → 49 → 19. A growing number of institutions are discovering ECH each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 57% veterans vs 35% newcomers

■ 57% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 35% new

Entry-cohort mix of 113 holders: 64 (57%) are 2+ year veterans, 9 entered 1–2 years ago, and 40 (35%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds

21 of 106 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in ECH. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.4

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 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	106	126	-15.87%
13F Shares	8M	14M	-40.68%
Total Value	$336M	$564M	-40.37%
New Positions	19	49	-30
Increased Positions	35	34	+1
Closed Positions	37	21	+16
Reduced Positions	34	34	-
Total Calls	5	13	-61.54%
Total Puts	2	3	-33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.4	0.23	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

106

126

-15.87%

13F Shares

14M

-40.68%

Total Value

$336M

$564M

-40.37%

New Positions

-30

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

+16

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

-61.54%

Total Puts

-33.33%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.4

0.23

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

106 + investors

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

QUARTER:

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

Top 25 ECH holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Metlife Inc	26.23%	86,457	$3.4M
2	Whitcomb & Hess, Inc.	2.52%	294,301	$11.7M
3	Florin Court Capital LLP	1.42%	21,875	$868K
4	Cobblestone Asset Management LLC	0.85%	51,049	$2.0M
5	Innealta Capital, LLC	0.78%	36,844	$1.5M
6	Dumac, INC.	0.49%	137,000	$5.4M
7	Kapitalo Investimentos Ltda	0.45%	177,631	$7.1M
8	Point Nemo Capital, LLC	0.43%	21,463	$852K
9	Fore Capital, LLC	0.41%	35,000	$1.4M
10	Banco BTG Pactual S.A.	0.40%	118,993	$4.7M
11	Marotta Asset Management	0.39%	60,241	$2.4M
12	Mount Lucas Management LP	0.36%	25,687	$1.0M
13	Intrepid Family Office LLC	0.29%	10,000	$397K
14	Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co	0.27%	1,294,477	$51.4M
15	Es4, LLC	0.27%	12,967	$515K
16	Peregrine Asset Advisers, Inc.	0.24%	27,865	$1.1M
17	Glenorchy Capital Ltd	0.23%	156,160	$6.2M
18	Bricktown Capital, LLC	0.22%	30,000	$1.2M
19	Moneco Advisors, LLC	0.16%	66,144	$2.6M
20	Whalen Wealth Management Inc.	0.15%	8,237	$327K
21	AlphaCentric Advisors LLC	0.14%	4,089	$162K
22	Itau Unibanco Holding S.A.	0.11%	141,075	$5.6M
23	Brevan Howard Capital Management LP	0.07%	250,976	$9.9M
24	Massar Capital Management, LP	0.07%	18,095	$718K
25	Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc.	0.07%	18,723	$743K

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 Inc (ECH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ECH?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ECH 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 ECH?

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 71 funds reduced or exited vs 57 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 ECH holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 21 of 106 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in ECH. 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 ECH?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 47 out of 108 hedge funds have held ECH 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 Inc (ECH) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ECH has moved +-0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.2%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), ECH has gained +1.5% vs -0.2% 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 Inc (ECH)

Smart Money Signals — ECH

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

High ownership — 86% of 3.0Y peak

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

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-30 vs last Q)

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 57% veterans vs 35% newcomers

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

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