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Ishares Inc (EWL)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -1
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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — EWL

Based on 187 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 EWL 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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At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
187 hedge funds hold EWL 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 — +22% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+34 new funds entered over the past year (+22% 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. The peak was reached in just 4 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

94 buying70 selling
Last quarter: 94 funds bought or added vs 70 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 (-12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 34 → 21 → 36 → 24. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 17% new
113 out of 187 hedge funds have held EWL 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 — ~24 new funds/quarter

34 → 34 → 21 → 36 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 34 → 21 → 36 → 24. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 187 holders: 124 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 22 entered 1–2 years ago, and 41 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
25 of 187 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in EWL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — EWL

In 2026 Q1, 94 hedge funds were net buyers of EWL (24 opened a new position, 70 added to an existing one), while 70 reduced or exited (45 trimmed, 25 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 43% of total institutional value in EWL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 187.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EWL

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

Market Analysis: EWL

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ishares Inc (EWL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much EWL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 87d ago
EWL
+6.6%
SPY
+13.0%

EWL outperformed SPY by -6.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 42d ago
EWL
+1.4%
SPY
-0.5%

Since the filing became public, EWL outperformed SPY by +1.9% .

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.

7 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
3.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EWL
186 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 186 188 -1.06%
13F Shares 15M 15M -5.35%
Total Value $812M $926M -12.36%
New Positions 24 36 -12
Increased Positions 70 64 +6
Closed Positions 26 21 +5
Reduced Positions 45 42 +3
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

186 + investors

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

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Top 25 EWL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 1607 Capital Partners, LLC 5.53% 1,304,522 $76.7M
2 Climber Capital SA 2.35% 61,151 $3.6M
3 Rice Partnership, LLC 1.06% 131,595 $7.7M
4 Sonoma Private Wealth LLC 0.96% 13,194 $776K
5 LFA - Lugano Financial Advisors SA 0.94% 31,461 $1.9M
6 BFI Infinity Ltd. 0.89% 27,125 $1.6M
7 Trajan Wealth LLC 0.77% 322,546 $19.0M
8 GenTrust, LLC 0.76% 303,248 $17.8M
9 Pictet North America Advisors SA 0.69% 118,956 $7.0M
10 Millburn Ridgefield LLC /DE/ 0.68% 541,025 $31.8M
11 Boreal Capital Management LLC 0.65% 13,596 $800K
12 Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC 0.59% 541,025 $31.8M
13 Hyposwiss Advisors SA 0.56% 9,650 $568K
14 Ameliora Wealth Management Ltd. 0.55% 29,501 $1.7M
15 Idaho Trust Co 0.55% 28,580 $1.7M
16 swisspartners Advisors Ltd 0.45% 12,350 $722K
17 McHugh Group, LLC 0.32% 9,200 $541K
18 Mount Lucas Management LP 0.31% 14,422 $848K
19 Bluedoor Private Wealth, LLC 0.28% 10,349 $609K
20 Lgl Partners, LLC 0.19% 7,657 $450K
21 Nautilus Advisors LLC 0.17% 4,318 $254K
22 East Coast Asset Management, LLC. 0.14% 7,101 $418K
23 Moneco Advisors, LLC 0.14% 29,948 $1.8M
24 AlphaCentric Advisors LLC 0.13% 2,277 $134K
25 Vontobel Holding Ltd. 0.13% 660,941 $38.9M
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 — Ishares Inc (EWL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EWL?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 94 funds bought or added vs 70 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 EWL holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 25 of 187 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in EWL. 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 EWL?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 113 out of 187 hedge funds have held EWL 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 (EWL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EWL has moved +1.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.5% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EWL has gained +6.6% vs +13.0% 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.

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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