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Columbia Bkg Sys Inc (COLB)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +30
Streak
9Q ▲
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — COLB

Based on 552 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added COLB 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
552 hedge funds hold COLB 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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Fast accumulation — +36% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+146 new funds entered over the past year (+36% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

268 buying257 selling
Last quarter: 268 funds bought or added vs 257 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 (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new COLB position: 111 → 82 → 78 → 88. 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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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 22% new
306 out of 552 hedge funds have held COLB 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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Value +17% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value
+17%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +17%, but actual share count only changed +1%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~88 new funds/quarter

64 → 111 → 82 → 78 → 88 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 111 → 82 → 78 → 88. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 61% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 557 holders: 339 (61%) are 2+ year veterans, 72 entered 1–2 years ago, and 146 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

63% from top-100 AUM funds
59 of 550 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in COLB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — COLB

In 2026 Q2, 268 hedge funds were net buyers of COLB (88 opened a new position, 180 added to an existing one), while 257 reduced or exited (199 trimmed, 58 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 9 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 63% of total institutional value in COLB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +30 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 552.

Hedge Fund Ownership: COLB

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

Market Analysis: COLB

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Company Profile: COLB

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Columbia Bkg Sys Inc (COLB) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much COLB has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 84d ago
COLB
-6.3%
XLF
+4.6%

COLB outperformed XLF by -10.9% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 39d ago
COLB
-7.0%
XLF
-3.5%

Since the filing became public, COLB outperformed XLF by -3.5% .

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.

18 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: COLB
544 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 544 522 4.21%
13F Shares 269M 278M -3.17%
Total Value $7.67B $6.83B 12.33%
New Positions 85 78 +7
Increased Positions 178 188 -10
Closed Positions 61 50 +11
Reduced Positions 197 169 +28
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 3 2 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 0.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

544 + investors

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

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Top 25 COLB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 HoldCo Asset Management, LP 11.77% 5,722,786 $183.4M
2 Rhino Investment Partners, Inc 7.26% 748,420 $24.0M
3 Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P. 6.56% 1,071,732 $34.3M
4 PMC FIG Opportunities LLC 3.49% 68,263 $2.2M
5 Expect Equity LLC 2.95% 143,065 $4.6M
6 Lone Peak Global Investors LLC 2.51% 569,183 $18.2M
7 Maltese Capital Management LLC 2.26% 387,000 $12.4M
8 Carlson Capital, L.P. 2.25% 347,529 $11.1M
9 Sippican Capital Advisors 2.02% 103,527 $3.3M
10 Vistica Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.82% 65,625 $2.1M
11 Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd. 1.60% 72,400 $2.3M
12 Phocas Financial Corp. 1.57% 353,629 $11.3M
13 Moody Aldrich Partners LLC 1.50% 261,163 $8.4M
14 PARK CIRCLE Co 1.49% 54,400 $1.7M
15 Easterly Investment Partners LLC 1.44% 884,032 $28.3M
16 Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC 1.42% 324,479 $10.4M
17 Azora Capital LP 1.39% 1,028,488 $33.0M
18 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 1.26% 861,441 $27.6M
19 Siena Capital Partners GP, LLC 1.21% 156,302 $5.0M
20 Petiole USA ltd 1.19% 51,752 $1.7M
21 Angel Oak Capital Advisors, LLC 1.01% 25,000 $801K
22 Ausbil Investment Management Ltd 1.01% 68,483 $2.2M
23 Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC 0.90% 420,721 $13.5M
24 Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC 0.84% 4,005,647 $128.4M
25 Systematic Financial Management LP 0.82% 1,289,296 $41.3M
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 — Columbia Bkg Sys Inc (COLB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for COLB?

Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row: For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added COLB 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 COLB?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 268 funds bought or added vs 257 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 COLB holders?

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds: 59 of 550 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in COLB. 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 COLB?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 306 out of 552 hedge funds have held COLB 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 Columbia Bkg Sys Inc (COLB) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, COLB has moved -7.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -3.5% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), COLB has gained -6.3% vs +4.6% 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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