ISHARES MSCI JAPAN ETF (EWJ) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
ISHARES MSCI JAPAN ETF (EWJ). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q3 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Envestnet Asset Management Inc, Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, The, Corient Private Wealth Llc, Absolute Gestao De Investimentos Ltda., and Proficio Capital Partners Llc.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allie Family Office Llc | Sell | -3,229 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Oct 02, 2026 |
| Boltwood Capital Management | Buy | +1,700 | +19.8% | 10,275 | $1.00M | Q3 2026 | Oct 02, 2026 |
| Private Client Services, Llc | Buy | +868 | +25.6% | 4,256 | $414.83K | Q3 2026 | Oct 02, 2026 |
| Cx Institutional | Sell | -14 | -0.2% | 9,228 | $899.00 | Q3 2026 | Oct 02, 2026 |
| Coastline Trust Co | Buy | +1,007 | +0.6% | 181,092 | $17.65M | Q3 2026 | Oct 01, 2026 |
| Envestnet Asset Management Inc | Sell | -5,990,384 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Envestnet Portfolio Solutions, Inc. | Sell | -30,272 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Qrg Capital Management, Inc. | Sell | -6,251 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Wealth Management, Llc | Sell | -381 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, The | Sell | -788,395 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| Integrated Wealth Concepts Llc | Sell | -44,468 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Sell | -15,751 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| Corient Private Wealth Llc | Sell | -155,732 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Absolute Gestao De Investimentos Ltda. | Sell | -75,000 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Rehmann Capital Advisory Group | Sell | -11,087 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Mercer Global Advisors Inc | Sell | -45,979 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co | Sell | -24,899 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Strait & Sound Wealth Management Llc | Sell | -11,500 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Beacon Pointe Advisors, Llc | Sell | -9,973 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Copia Wealth Management | Sell | -2,833 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc | Sell | -869 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Jdm Financial Group Llc | Sell | -371 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Orion Capital Management Llc | Sell | -114 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Proficio Capital Partners Llc | Sell | -57,760 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Larch Capital Partners Llc | Sell | -50,733 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Equitable Holdings, Inc. | Sell | -36,799 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Coastal Bridge Advisors, Llc | Sell | -33,746 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Jefferies Financial Group Inc. | Sell | -28,063 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Transamerica Financial Advisors, Llc | Sell | -22,701 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Parvin Asset Management, Llc | Sell | -445 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about EWJ activity
Which institutional owners are buying EWJ?
Institutional owners buying EWJ 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 EWJ activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in EWJ compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to ISHARES MSCI JAPAN ETF (EWJ) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in EWJ increasing?
Institutional interest in EWJ 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.