Who Owns EWJ?
iShares MSCI Japan ETF — Institutional Ownership & 13F Holdings
$87.73
+0.40 (+0.46%)
Market Cap
$18.9B
Shares Outstanding
231,760,316
Institutional Holders
600
Total Inst. Value
$9.1B
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Holder Change
+185
Institutional data as of Q1 2025
New Positions
166
Closed Positions
74
Increased
134
Decreased
186
Institutional Ownership Trend
Top 10 Institutional Holders(Q1 2025)
| # | Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | $1.8B | 26,350,410 |
| 2 | MORGAN STANLEY | $1.5B | 21,380,037 |
| 3 | BlackRock, Inc. | $1.2B | 17,594,168 |
| 4 | BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/ | $534.0M | 7,789,212 |
| 5 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | $503.1M | 7,338,604 |
| 6 | First Command Advisory Services, Inc. | $415.4M | 6,058,702 |
| 7 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | $347.5M | 5,068,947 |
| 8 | BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS | $164.5M | 2,398,952 |
| 9 | DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | $130.4M | 1,902,422 |
| 10 | UBS Group AG | $126.9M | 1,850,234 |
Biggest Buyers & Sellers This Quarter
Top Buyers
| Fund | Shares Added | Value |
|---|---|---|
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | +816K | $1.8B |
| BlackRock, Inc. | +2.1M | $1.2B |
| BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/ | +45K | $534.0M |
| First Command Advisory Services, Inc. | +41K | $415.4M |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | +502K | $347.5M |
Top Sellers
| Fund | Shares Removed | Value |
|---|---|---|
| TD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | -466K | $289K |
| MORGAN STANLEY | -418K | $1.5B |
| Horizon Investments, LLC | -337K | $23.6M |
| Proficio Capital Partners LLC | -337K | $350K |
| Pictet North America Advisors SA | -323K | $38.5M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many institutional investors hold EWJ?
As of Q1 2025, 600 institutional investors report holding EWJ (iShares MSCI Japan ETF) in their 13F filings.
Which hedge fund owns the most EWJ?
The largest institutional holder of EWJ is JPMORGAN CHASE & CO with $1.8B in shares.
Are institutions buying or selling EWJ?
This quarter, 166 institutions opened new positions in EWJ and 74 closed their positions.
What is 13F institutional ownership?
SEC Form 13F is a quarterly report filed by institutional investment managers with over $100M in qualifying assets. It discloses their US equity holdings, providing transparency into what the largest investors are buying and selling.
How often is institutional ownership data updated?
13F filings are due 45 days after each calendar quarter end (May 15, Aug 14, Nov 14, Feb 14). Data is updated on HedgeTrace as new filings are processed.