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Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +27
Streak
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — COLM

Based on 297 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 COLM 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 (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
297 hedge funds hold COLM 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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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
13 fewer hedge funds hold COLM compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

170 buying121 selling
Last quarter: 170 funds bought or added vs 121 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 (+20 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new COLM position: 49 → 56 → 48 → 68. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 22% new
178 out of 297 hedge funds have held COLM 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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Growing discovery — still being found

52 → 49 → 56 → 48 → 68 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 49 → 56 → 48 → 68. A growing number of institutions are discovering COLM each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 305 holders: 215 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 23 entered 1–2 years ago, and 67 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
48 of 295 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in COLM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 — COLM

In 2026 Q1, 170 hedge funds were net buyers of COLM (68 opened a new position, 102 added to an existing one), while 121 reduced or exited (80 trimmed, 41 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 52% of total institutional value in COLM is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +27 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 297.

Hedge Fund Ownership: COLM

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

Market Analysis: COLM

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Company Profile: COLM

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much COLM has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 82d ago
COLM
+21.3%
XLY
+7.5%

COLM outperformed XLY by +13.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago
COLM
+15.7%
XLY
+0.5%

Since the filing became public, COLM outperformed XLY by +15.2% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: COLM
293 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 293 270 8.52%
13F Shares 25M 27M -10.65%
Total Value $1.33B $1.51B -12.13%
New Positions 65 48 +17
Increased Positions 99 73 +26
Closed Positions 42 65 -23
Reduced Positions 79 108 -29
Total Calls 6 3 100.0%
Total Puts 4 3 33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

293 + investors

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

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Top 25 COLM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers, LLC 0.84% 768,830 $42.1M
2 Heartland Advisors Inc 0.66% 235,091 $12.9M
3 Sovereign's Capital Management, LLC 0.57% 14,203 $778K
4 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 0.52% 500,029 $27.4M
5 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.52% 168,549 $9.2M
6 Martin & Co Inc /Tn/ 0.43% 46,452 $2.5M
7 ClearAlpha Technologies LP 0.41% 3,674 $201K
8 Flagship Capital Management Inc. 0.36% 8,892 $487K
9 CWC Advisors, LLC. 0.25% 9,711 $532K
10 Lecap Asset Management Ltd 0.24% 11,687 $641K
11 Perbak Capital Partners LLP 0.24% 17,588 $964K
12 Murphy Pohlad Asset Management LLC 0.22% 11,160 $612K
13 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.19% 420,946 $23.1M
14 Oak Thistle LLC 0.17% 32,572 $1.8M
15 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.16% 18,113 $993K
16 Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd 0.12% 4,832 $366K
17 Washington Trust Bank 0.12% 28,839 $1.6M
18 Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP 0.10% 30,070 $1.8M
19 Henshaw Capital LLC 0.09% 12,001 $691K
20 1492 Capital Management LLC 0.08% 4,014 $220K
21 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.08% 5,060 $277K
22 Dark Forest Capital Management LP 0.08% 16,538 $906K
23 AE Wealth Management LLC 0.08% 255,201 $14.0M
24 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.07% 1,210 $66K
25 Farringdon Capital, Ltd. 0.07% 5,848 $321K
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 Sportswear Co (COLM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for COLM?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 170 funds bought or added vs 121 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 COLM holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 48 of 295 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in COLM. 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 COLM?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 178 out of 297 hedge funds have held COLM 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 Sportswear Co (COLM) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, COLM has moved +15.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.5% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +15.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), COLM has gained +21.3% vs +7.5% for XLY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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