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International Paper Co (IP)

829 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in IP. 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
↓ -4
Streak
5Q ▼
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — IP

Based on 839 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their IP 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 — 90% of 3.0Y peak

90% of all-time peak
839 funds currently hold this stock — 90% of the 3.0-year high of 933 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 9% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
79 fewer hedge funds hold IP compared to a year ago (-9% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

430 buying407 selling
Last quarter: 430 funds bought or added vs 407 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 (-14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 90 → 82 → 126 → 112. 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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69% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 69% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 15% new
579 out of 839 hedge funds have held IP 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

118 → 90 → 82 → 126 → 112 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 90 → 82 → 126 → 112. A growing number of institutions are discovering IP each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 71% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 867 holders: 617 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 94 entered 1–2 years ago, and 156 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds
65 of 832 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in IP. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — 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 — IP

In 2026 Q1, 430 hedge funds were net buyers of IP (112 opened a new position, 318 added to an existing one), while 407 reduced or exited (291 trimmed, 116 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This extends a 5-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 62% of total institutional value in IP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -4 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 839.

Hedge Fund Ownership: IP

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

Market Analysis: IP

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

Is It Too Late to Buy International Paper Co (IP) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much IP has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 89d ago
IP
+8.6%
XLY
+5.2%

IP outperformed XLY by +3.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 44d ago
IP
+30.0%
XLY
-1.7%

Since the filing became public, IP outperformed XLY by +31.7% .

Interpretation: The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

59 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
7.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: IP
829 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 829 843 -1.66%
13F Shares 509M 536M -5.12%
Total Value $15.95B $18.62B -14.34%
New Positions 107 126 -19
Increased Positions 308 248 +60
Closed Positions 121 141 -20
Reduced Positions 280 335 -55
Total Calls 15 17 -11.76%
Total Puts 20 19 5.26%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.33 1.12 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

829 + investors

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

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Top 25 IP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Atlas FRM LLC 17.74% 7,590,000 $271.0M
2 Hill City Capital, LP 5.36% 4,200,000 $149.9M
3 Cherokee Insurance Co 3.03% 223,400 $8.0M
4 Bastion Asset Management Inc. 2.66% 238,971 $8.7M
5 Slate Path Capital LP 1.79% 3,379,676 $120.7M
6 Samlyn Capital, LLC 1.51% 2,485,152 $88.7M
7 Parrish Capital LLC 1.16% 32,585 $1.3M
8 Turas Capital Management LP 1.09% 119,600 $4.3M
9 Mitchell & Pahl Private Wealth, LLC 0.83% 57,455 $2.1M
10 Garner Asset Management Corp 0.83% 59,042 $2.1M
11 Sciencast Management LP 0.81% 178,366 $6.4M
12 Icon Advisers Inc/Co 0.78% 94,400 $3.4M
13 Ceredex Value Advisors LLC 0.71% 635,890 $22.7M
14 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.71% 86,205 $3.1M
15 Total Wealth Planning & Management, Inc. 0.67% 25,386 $906K
16 Farringdon Capital, Ltd. 0.60% 76,145 $2.7M
17 Ranch Capital Advisors Inc. 0.59% 45,785 $1.6M
18 Masters Capital Management LLC 0.59% 500,000 $17.9M
19 Old Port Advisors 0.54% 65,614 $2.3M
20 Outfitters Financial LLC 0.52% 18,775 $670K
21 M&G Plc 0.47% 2,559,390 $90.2M
22 Wiregrass Investment Management LLC 0.46% 15,544 $555K
23 Oxford Asset Management LLP 0.45% 29,544 $1.1M
24 Curi Capital, LLC 0.45% 706,555 $25.2M
25 Perbak Capital Partners LLP 0.45% 50,932 $1.8M
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 — International Paper Co (IP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IP?

Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their IP 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 IP?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 430 funds bought or added vs 407 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 IP holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 65 of 832 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in IP. 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 IP?

69% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 579 out of 839 hedge funds have held IP 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 International Paper Co (IP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, IP has moved +30.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.7% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +31.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IP has gained +8.6% vs +5.2% for XLY. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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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