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Equitable Hldgs Inc (EQH)

533 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in EQH. 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
↓ -11
Streak
3Q ▼
Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — EQH

Based on 535 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their EQH positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak
535 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 575 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 6% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
32 fewer hedge funds hold EQH compared to a year ago (-6% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

269 buying295 selling
Last quarter: 295 funds reduced or exited vs 269 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~81 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 87 → 70 → 78 → 81. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 17% new
320 out of 535 hedge funds have held EQH 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -17%, value -38%

Value
-37%
Shares
-16%
Last quarter: funds added -17% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -38%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~81 new funds/quarter

104 → 87 → 70 → 78 → 81 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 87 → 70 → 78 → 81. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 542 holders: 349 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 61 entered 1–2 years ago, and 132 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 531 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in EQH. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — EQH

In 2026 Q1, 269 hedge funds were net buyers of EQH (81 opened a new position, 188 added to an existing one), while 295 reduced or exited (203 trimmed, 92 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This extends a 3-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 57% of total institutional value in EQH is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -11 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 535.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EQH

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

Market Analysis: EQH

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Company Profile: EQH

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Equitable Hldgs Inc (EQH) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much EQH 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 · 75d ago
EQH
+18.6%
XLF
+8.0%

EQH outperformed XLF by +10.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
EQH
+4.1%
XLF
+4.4%

Since the filing became public, EQH outperformed XLF by -0.3% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

40 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
7.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EQH
533 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 533 546 -2.38%
13F Shares 232M 280M -16.89%
Total Value $7.77B $12.48B -37.77%
New Positions 79 78 +1
Increased Positions 187 153 +34
Closed Positions 92 87 +5
Reduced Positions 200 251 -51
Total Calls 5 4 25.0%
Total Puts 6 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.2 0.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

533 + investors

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Top 25 EQH holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Conifer Management, L.L.C. 29.75% 4,200,000 $155.9M
2 Four Tree Island Advisory LLC 6.94% 370,478 $13.7M
3 Algebris (uk) Ltd 5.46% 2,037,737 $75.5M
4 Bruni J V & Co /Co 2.62% 675,462 $25.1M
5 Thornburg Investment Management Inc 1.92% 4,994,205 $185.3M
6 Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc 1.67% 7,192,046 $266.9M
7 Continental Advisors LLC 1.56% 82,500 $3.1M
8 New Vernon Investment Management LLC 1.53% 38,710 $1.4M
9 Board of the Pension Protection Fund 1.18% 34,600 $1.3M
10 EJF Capital LP 0.98% 37,400 $1.4M
11 Community Trust & Investment Co 0.78% 388,401 $14.4M
12 Kendall Capital Management 0.76% 99,860 $3.7M
13 Oak Thistle LLC 0.65% 180,199 $6.7M
14 Pzena Investment Management LLC 0.54% 4,464,347 $165.7M
15 Twinbeech Capital LP 0.53% 137,510 $5.1M
16 Searle & CO. 0.52% 55,967 $2.1M
17 Capital Investment Counsel, LLC 0.51% 99,460 $3.7M
18 Axq Capital, LP 0.46% 95,559 $3.5M
19 Troluce Capital Advisors LLC 0.45% 200,000 $7.4M
20 Tcw Group Inc 0.45% 1,628,169 $60.4M
21 JPL Wealth Management, LLC 0.45% 52,542 $1.9M
22 Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.44% 251,510 $9.3M
23 Canada Pension Plan Investment Board 0.44% 18,218,634 $676.1M
24 Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia, Omsesidigt 0.42% 291,100 $10.8M
25 Legacy Wealth Management, LLC / MS 0.42% 39,240 $1.5M
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 — Equitable Hldgs Inc (EQH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EQH?

Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their EQH positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for EQH?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 295 funds reduced or exited vs 269 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for EQH holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 62 of 531 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in EQH. 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 EQH?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 320 out of 535 hedge funds have held EQH 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 Equitable Hldgs Inc (EQH) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EQH has moved +4.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.4% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EQH has gained +18.6% vs +8.0% 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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