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ISHARES TR (EWU)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +26
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
65%

Smart Money Signals — EWU

Based on 252 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EWU 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
252 hedge funds hold EWU 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 — +29% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+56 new funds entered over the past year (+29% 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 buyers than sellers — 65% buying

151 buying81 selling
Last quarter: 151 funds were net buyers (53 opened a brand new position + 98 added to an existing one). Only 81 were sellers (54 trimmed + 27 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+18 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EWU position: 38 → 28 → 35 → 53. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 21% new
148 out of 252 hedge funds have held EWU 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -3%, value -70%

Value
-70%
Shares
-3%
Last quarter: funds added -3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -70%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

28 → 38 → 28 → 35 → 53 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 28 → 35 → 53. A growing number of institutions are discovering EWU each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Of 256 current holders: 162 (63%) 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 — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
22 of 252 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in EWU. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — EWU

In 2025 Q4, 151 hedge funds were net buyers of EWU (53 opened a new position, 98 added to an existing one), while 81 reduced or exited (54 trimmed, 27 sold completely) — a 65% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 52% of total institutional value in EWU is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +26 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 252.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EWU

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

Market Analysis: EWU

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

24 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
1.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EWU
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 9 days 256 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 256 236 8.47%
13F Shares 40M 42M -3.13%
Total Value $1.78B $5.94B -70.07%
New Positions 53 37 +16
Increased Positions 105 80 +25
Closed Positions 29 24 +5
Reduced Positions 62 83 -21
Total Calls 4 8 -50.0%
Total Puts 5 9 -44.44%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.25 1.12 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of EWU — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 BANK HAPOALIM BM 2.35% 335,600 $15K
2 Sharper & Granite LLC 2.34% 150,612 $6.9M
3 Millburn Ridgefield LLC /DE/ 1.41% 1,439,415 $65.6M
4 Idaho Trust Co 1.23% 83,335 $3.8M
5 Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC 1.22% 1,439,415 $65.6M
6 Robinson Value Management, Ltd. 0.73% 28,618 $1.3M
7 Pictet North America Advisors SA 0.62% 137,860 $6.3M
8 Sage Capital Management, LLC 0.56% 26,089 $1.2M
9 INNEALTA CAPITAL, LLC 0.51% 17,889 $815K
10 Vertex Investment Solutions Co., Ltd. 0.47% 9,200 $409K
11 Providence First Trust Co 0.46% 28,719 $1.3M
12 Legacy Capital Group California, Inc. 0.45% 25,873 $1.2M
13 Creekside Partners 0.44% 23,376 $1.1M
14 BlueStem Wealth Partners, LLC 0.40% 78,104 $3.6M
15 LFA - Lugano Financial Advisors SA 0.37% 16,051 $731K
16 Everstar Asset Management, LLC 0.35% 14,353 $654K
17 BFI Infinity Ltd. 0.34% 13,150 $599K
18 MATAURO, LLC 0.33% 49,414 $2.3M
19 Mount Lucas Management LP 0.32% 19,282 $878K
20 Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC 0.32% 65,726 $3.0M
21 Barry Investment Advisors, LLC 0.31% 31,129 $1.4M
22 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.31% 165,285 $7.5M
23 Union Bancaire Privee, UBP SA 0.29% 476,166 $21.1M
24 Dunhill Financial, LLC 0.29% 26,607 $1.2M
25 ACIMA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 0.27% 19,206 $875K
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 (EWU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EWU?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EWU 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 EWU?

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 151 funds were net buyers (53 opened a brand new position + 98 added to an existing one). Only 81 were sellers (54 trimmed + 27 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for EWU holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 22 of 252 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in EWU. 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 EWU?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 148 out of 252 hedge funds have held EWU 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.