Ishares Tr (ILF) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

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

As of today, ILF has moved +5.3% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +24.8% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -19.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), ILF gained +4.8% vs +33.6% 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 (ILF)

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

Smart Money Signals — ILF

Based on 333 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ILF 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

333 hedge funds hold ILF 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 — +85% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+153 new funds entered over the past year (+85% 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 — 60% buying

209 buying139 selling

Last quarter: 209 funds were net buyers (76 opened a brand new position + 133 added to an existing one). Only 139 were sellers (80 trimmed + 59 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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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: 44 → 70 → 106 → 76. 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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43% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 43% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 32% new

143 out of 333 hedge funds have held ILF 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

42 → 44 → 70 → 106 → 76 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 70 → 106 → 76. 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 — 55% veterans vs 34% newcomers

■ 55% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 34% new

Entry-cohort mix of 341 holders: 188 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 36 entered 1–2 years ago, and 117 (34%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds

31% from top-100 AUM funds

34 of 332 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

4.9

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.9/10 — 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	330	316	4.43%
13F Shares	49M	45M	9.03%
Total Value	$1.60B	$1.54B	3.86%
New Positions	76	106	-30
Increased Positions	131	114	+17
Closed Positions	61	39	+22
Reduced Positions	77	67	+10
Total Calls	5	4	25.0%
Total Puts	3	3	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.6	0.75	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

330

316

4.43%

13F Shares

49M

45M

9.03%

Total Value

$1.60B

$1.54B

3.86%

New Positions

106

-30

Increased Positions

131

114

+17

Closed Positions

+22

Reduced Positions

+10

Total Calls

25.0%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.6

0.75

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

330 + investors

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

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

Top 25 ILF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Metlife Inc	18.50%	71,751	$2.4M
2	New Harbor Financial Group, LLC	5.59%	1,048,773	$35.4M
3	Kiker Wealth Management, LLC	3.06%	232,716	$7.9M
4	Barry Investment Advisors, LLC	3.05%	431,940	$14.6M
5	Lake Hills Wealth Management, LLC	2.88%	188,017	$6.3M
6	Moneda S.A. Administradora General de Fondos	2.80%	101,134	$3.4M
7	Corecam Pte. Ltd.	2.74%	214,110	$7.2M
8	Corecam AG	2.58%	89,410	$3.0M
9	Ssa Swiss Advisors AG	2.27%	137,611	$4.9M
10	Carrera Capital Advisors	2.21%	441,942	$14.9M
11	WealthCare Asset Management, LLC	2.17%	154,548	$5.2M
12	Journey Advisory Group, LLC	2.15%	834,982	$28.2M
13	Financial Sense Advisors, Inc.	2.06%	310,234	$10.5M
14	Omnia Family Wealth, LLC	1.97%	218,058	$7.4M
15	Exit Wealth Advisors, LLC.	1.97%	128,058	$4.3M
16	Spahn Wealth & Retirement LLC	1.87%	86,280	$2.9M
17	Westview Management dba Westview Investment Advisors	1.85%	111,800	$3.8M
18	Garda Capital Partners LP	1.77%	150,000	$5.1M
19	Leibman Financial Services, Inc.	1.61%	71,820	$2.4M
20	Blue Capital, Inc.	1.61%	75,018	$2.5M
21	Highview Capital Management LLC/DE/	1.58%	162,959	$5.5M
22	Red Cedar Investment Management, LLC	1.52%	474,510	$16.0M
23	Yoffe Investment Management, LLC	1.44%	37,245	$1.3M
24	Osborne Partners Capital Management, LLC	1.21%	647,988	$21.9M
25	Virtue Asset Management LLC	1.07%	45,073	$1.5M

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 (ILF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ILF?

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ILF 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 ILF?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 209 funds were net buyers (76 opened a brand new position + 133 added to an existing one). Only 139 were sellers (80 trimmed + 59 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ILF holders?

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds: 34 of 332 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held ILF?

43% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 143 out of 333 hedge funds have held ILF 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 (ILF) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ILF has moved +5.3% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +24.8% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -19.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), ILF has gained +4.8% vs +33.6% 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 (ILF)

Smart Money Signals — ILF

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +85% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

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

43% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 34% newcomers

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds

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