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Cohen & Steers Inc (CNS)

292 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CNS. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +9
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — CNS

Based on 292 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CNS 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
292 hedge funds hold CNS 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding CNS is almost the same as a year ago (+3 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

154 buying134 selling
Last quarter: 154 funds bought or added vs 134 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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More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CNS position: 25 → 38 → 47 → 53. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 20% new
178 out of 292 hedge funds have held CNS 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

45 → 25 → 38 → 47 → 53 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 38 → 47 → 53. 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 — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 65% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 294 current holders: 190 (65%) 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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Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
50 of 292 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — CNS

In 2026 Q1, 154 hedge funds were net buyers of CNS (53 opened a new position, 101 added to an existing one), while 134 reduced or exited (90 trimmed, 44 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 37% of total institutional value in CNS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +9 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 292.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CNS

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

Market Analysis: CNS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Cohen & Steers Inc (CNS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CNS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 79d ago
CNS
+18.9%
XLF
+9.5%

CNS outperformed XLF by +9.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
CNS
+3.8%
XLF
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, CNS outperformed XLF 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.

21 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.8
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CNS
292 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 292 283 3.18%
13F Shares 27M 28M -3.38%
Total Value $1.65B $1.76B -6.16%
New Positions 53 47 +6
Increased Positions 99 103 -4
Closed Positions 44 48 -4
Reduced Positions 91 98 -7
Total Calls 1 2 -50.0%
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

292 + investors

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

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Top 25 CNS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Marathon Partners Equity Management, LLC 8.11% 114,500 $7.2M
2 Landmark Investment Partners, L.P. 7.22% 160,709 $10.1M
3 Bourgeon Capital Management LLC 1.69% 156,235 $9.8M
4 Taylor Hoffman Capital Management LLC 1.32% 68,351 $4.3M
5 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 1.12% 804,516 $50.3M
6 Wasatch Advisors LP 0.87% 2,097,509 $131.2M
7 Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC 0.74% 191,162 $12.0M
8 Islay Capital Management, LLC 0.60% 18,968 $1.2M
9 Navellier & Associates Inc 0.36% 54,813 $3.4M
10 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.29% 558,433 $34.9M
11 Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.27% 26,002 $1.6M
12 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.19% 303,095 $19.0M
13 Nicholas Company, INC. 0.15% 125,665 $7.9M
14 Mendel Capital Management LLC 0.15% 4,611 $288K
15 DAVENPORT & Co LLC 0.14% 421,469 $26.4M
16 iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd 0.12% 3,821 $239K
17 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.11% 6,165 $386K
18 Voleon Capital Management LP 0.11% 82,621 $5.2M
19 Dark Forest Capital Management LP 0.11% 19,089 $1.2M
20 Baron Wealth Management LLC 0.09% 4,870 $305K
21 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.09% 14,140 $1.1M
22 MetLife Investment Management, LLC 0.09% 279,297 $17.5M
23 Gabelli Funds LLC 0.08% 190,395 $11.9M
24 First National Bank Sioux Falls 0.08% 4,378 $283K
25 Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC 0.06% 357,547 $22.4M
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 — Cohen & Steers Inc (CNS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CNS?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CNS 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 CNS?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 154 funds bought or added vs 134 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 CNS holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 50 of 292 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held CNS?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 178 out of 292 hedge funds have held CNS 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 Cohen & Steers Inc (CNS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CNS has moved +3.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CNS has gained +18.9% vs +9.5% for XLF. 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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