ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKET (EEM) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKET (EEM) during the quarter ended June 30, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of EEM during the latest reporting period was Renaissance Technologies LLC, which increased its reported EEM position by approximately $8.33M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in EEM exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKET (EEM). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $20.78M in reported EEM exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKET's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 117,800 | 122,000 | $6,928,380 |
| Q1 2026 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 883 | 31,682 | $1,799,244 |
| Q4 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 10,735 | 30,799 | $1,685,036 |
| Q3 2025 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 7,659 | 14,255 | $222,785 |
| Q2 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,451 | 23,230 | $1,120,630 |
| Q4 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 199,100 | 301,700 | $12,617,094 |
| Q4 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 97 | 34,766 | $1,453,913 |
| Q3 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 66,700 | 102,600 | $4,705,236 |
| Q3 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 157 | 34,669 | $1,589,939 |
| Q4 2023 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 1,631 | 7,324 | $294,498 |
| Q4 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,468 | 35,761 | $1,437,949 |
| Q3 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 189,800 | 228,600 | $8,675 |
| Q2 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 740 | 34,316 | $1,357,546 |
| Q1 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 10,014 | 33,576 | $1,324,907 |
| Q1 2023 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 1,165 | 6,099 | $240,667 |
| Q4 2022 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 13,757 | 23,562 | $892,998 |
| Q4 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 5,400 | 135,200 | $5,124 |
| Q4 2022 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 700 | 4,934 | $186,999 |
| Q3 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 10,100 | 129,800 | $4,527 |
| Q4 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 13,600 | 119,700 | $5,847 |
| Q4 2021 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 10,657 | 17,100 | $835 |
| Q4 2021 | Hillman Value Fund | Buy | 250 | 250 | $12 |
| Q1 2021 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 5,924 | 17,490 | $933 |
| Q1 2021 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 1,040 | 4,885 | $261 |
| Q4 2020 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 525 | 11,566 | $598 |
| Q3 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 326,500 | 405,900 | $17,896 |
| Q3 2020 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 11,041 | 11,041 | $487 |
| Q1 2020 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 1,297 | 3,845 | $131 |
| Q4 2019 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 2,548 | 2,548 | $114 |
| Q4 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 833 | 13,283 | $596 |
Frequently asked questions about EEM activity
Which institutional owners are buying EEM?
Institutional owners buying EEM include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in EEM activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in EEM compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKET (EEM) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in EEM increasing?
Institutional interest in EEM can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.