Columbia ETF Tr I (EQIN): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Columbia ETF Tr I (EQIN) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EQIN has moved +4.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.5% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EQIN gained +5.2% vs +13.0% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Columbia ETF Tr I (EQIN)

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

Smart Money Signals — EQIN

Based on 48 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 EQIN 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

48 hedge funds hold EQIN 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 — +30% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+11 new funds entered over the past year (+30% 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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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

28 buying18 selling

Last quarter: 28 funds were net buyers (6 opened a brand new position + 22 added to an existing one). Only 18 were sellers (15 trimmed + 3 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~6 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 12 → 6 → 6. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mostly new holders — 29% entered in last year

■ 2% conviction (2yr+) ■ 69% medium ■ 29% new

Only 1 funds (2%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

6 → 7 → 12 → 6 → 6 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 12 → 6 → 6. EQIN is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.

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Mixed cohorts — 2% veterans, 44% new entrants

■ 2% veterans ■ 54% 1-2yr ■ 44% new

Of 48 current holders: 1 (2%) held 2+ years, 26 held 1–2 years, 21 (44%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

65% from top-100 AUM funds

12 of 48 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in EQIN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.0

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	48	45	6.67%
13F Shares	3M	3M	0.7%
Total Value	$153M	$151M	1.28%
New Positions	6	6	-
Increased Positions	22	19	+3
Closed Positions	3	6	-3
Reduced Positions	15	15	-
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

6.67%

13F Shares

0.7%

Total Value

$153M

$151M

1.28%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

-3

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

48 + investors

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

QUARTER:

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 EQIN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Cornerstone Financial Management LLC	1.17%	25,863	$1.3M
2	Amara Financial, LLC.	0.94%	27,863	$1.4M
3	Axis Wealth Partners, LLC	0.68%	26,091	$1.3M
4	Prism Advisors, Inc.	0.45%	34,495	$1.7M
5	Sowell Financial Services LLC	0.34%	189,583	$9.3M
6	Redwood Financial Network Corp	0.29%	8,915	$438K
7	Mcdonald Partners LLC	0.27%	23,382	$1.1M
8	Collier Financial	0.18%	4,673	$230K
9	Northwest Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.16%	4,600	$226K
10	Gladstone Institutional Advisory LLC	0.14%	74,474	$3.7M
11	Westside Investment Management, Inc.	0.13%	17,415	$856K
12	Stablepoint Partners, LLC	0.07%	9,548	$469K
13	Ascentis Independent Advisors	0.06%	15,624	$768K
14	Parcion Private Wealth LLC	0.06%	18,637	$916K
15	Keudell/Morrison Wealth Management	0.04%	4,250	$209K
16	GeoWealth Management, LLC	0.04%	21,558	$1.1M
17	Intrua Financial, LLC	0.04%	6,950	$342K
18	Archer Investment Corp	0.02%	1,679	$83K
19	LPL Financial LLC	0.02%	1,334,404	$65.6M
20	IHT Wealth Management, LLC	0.01%	11,092	$545K
21	Stifel Financial Corp	0.01%	198,805	$9.8M
22	Ameriprise Financial Inc	0.01%	610,169	$30.0M
23	Cetera Investment Advisers	0.00%	94,141	$4.6M
24	Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD.	0.00%	8,226	$404K
25	Private Advisor Group, LLC	0.00%	18,546	$912K

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 ETF Tr I (EQIN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EQIN?

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

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 28 funds were net buyers (6 opened a brand new position + 22 added to an existing one). Only 18 were sellers (15 trimmed + 3 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for EQIN holders?

Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds: 12 of 48 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in EQIN. 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 EQIN?

Mostly new holders — 29% entered in last year: Only 1 funds (2%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy Columbia ETF Tr I (EQIN) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EQIN has moved +4.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.5% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EQIN has gained +5.2% vs +13.0% for SPY. 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.

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Columbia ETF Tr I (EQIN)

Smart Money Signals — EQIN

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +30% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

Steady new buyers — ~6 new funds per quarter

Mostly new holders — 29% entered in last year

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Mixed cohorts — 2% veterans, 44% new entrants

Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

Institutional Sentiment Summary — EQIN

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