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ISHARES TR (ILF)

313 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ILF. 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
↑ +67
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
67%

Smart Money Signals — ILF

Based on 315 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 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
315 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 — +103% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+160 new funds entered over the past year (+103% 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 — 67% buying

220 buying107 selling
Last quarter: 220 funds were net buyers (106 opened a brand new position + 114 added to an existing one). Only 107 were sellers (68 trimmed + 39 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+36 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ILF position: 41 → 44 → 70 → 106. 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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Mixed — 39% long-term, 36% new

■ 39% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 36% new
Of the 315 current holders: 122 (39%) held >2 years, 80 held 1–2 years, and 113 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Value +49% but shares only +32% — price-driven

Value
+49%
Shares
+32%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +49%, but actual share count only changed +32%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

32 → 41 → 44 → 70 → 106 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 41 → 44 → 70 → 106. 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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Deep conviction — 52% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 52% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 36% new
Of 320 current holders: 167 (52%) 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 — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
32 of 315 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in ILF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
5.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.0/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — ILF

In 2026 Q1, 220 hedge funds were net buyers of ILF (106 opened a new position, 114 added to an existing one), while 107 reduced or exited (68 trimmed, 39 sold completely) — a 67% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 41% of total institutional value in ILF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +67 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 315.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ILF

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

Market Analysis: ILF

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Company Profile: ILF

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

Is It Too Late to Buy ISHARES TR (ILF) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ILF 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 · 52d ago
ILF
+3.1%
SPY
+14.0%

ILF outperformed SPY by -10.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 7d ago
ILF
+2.3%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, ILF outperformed SPY by +2.0% .

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.

14 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
5.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ILF
313 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 313 248 26.21%
13F Shares 45M 34M 32.19%
Total Value $1.54B $1.03B 49.0%
New Positions 104 70 +34
Increased Positions 114 94 +20
Closed Positions 39 25 +14
Reduced Positions 67 53 +14
Total Calls 4 2 100.0%
Total Puts 3 1 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 0.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

313 + 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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Top 25 institutional holders of ILF — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 METLIFE INC 20.52% 71,751 $2.5M
2 New Harbor Financial Group, LLC 6.30% 1,006,655 $35.8M
3 Marks Wealth, LLC 5.60% 599,680 $21.3M
4 Chicago Wealth Management, Inc. 5.20% 366,676 $13.0M
5 Kiker Wealth Management, LLC 4.05% 238,527 $8.5M
6 Barry Investment Advisors, LLC 3.28% 418,527 $14.9M
7 Corecam Pte. Ltd. 3.11% 202,060 $7.2M
8 Corecam AG 2.66% 87,800 $3.1M
9 Journey Advisory Group, LLC 2.43% 801,157 $28.5M
10 AVALON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 2.42% 240,918 $8.6M
11 Omnia Family Wealth, LLC 2.38% 213,047 $7.6M
12 Carrera Capital Advisors 2.36% 431,995 $15.3M
13 Leibman Financial Services, Inc. 2.30% 88,292 $3.1M
14 Moneda S.A. Administradora General de Fondos 2.28% 78,658 $2.8M
15 Exit Wealth Advisors, LLC. 2.11% 115,740 $4.1M
16 Westview Management dba Westview Investment Advisors 2.10% 113,671 $4.0M
17 University of Illinois Foundation 2.02% 276,625 $9.8M
18 Highview Capital Management LLC/DE/ 1.93% 149,453 $5.3M
19 Blue Capital, Inc. 1.84% 79,247 $2.8M
20 RED CEDAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 1.75% 474,510 $16.9M
21 Yoffe Investment Management, LLC 1.69% 37,193 $1.3M
22 Proficio Capital Partners LLC 1.40% 739,255 $26.3M
23 PROVIDA PENSION FUND ADMINISTRATOR 1.26% 1,276,702 $34.6M
24 OSBORNE PARTNERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 1.22% 650,930 $23.1M
25 Randolph Co Inc 1.16% 341,871 $12.1M
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 — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 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 — 67% buying: Last quarter: 220 funds were net buyers (106 opened a brand new position + 114 added to an existing one). Only 107 were sellers (68 trimmed + 39 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ILF holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 32 of 315 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in ILF. 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 ILF?

Mixed — 39% long-term, 36% new: Of the 315 current holders: 122 (39%) held >2 years, 80 held 1–2 years, and 113 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy ISHARES TR (ILF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ILF has moved +2.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ILF has gained +3.1% vs +14.0% 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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