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Equinix Inc (EQIX)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in EQIX. 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
↑ +71
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — EQIX

Based on 1367 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EQIX 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
1,367 hedge funds hold EQIX 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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Steady growth — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+178 new funds entered over the past year (+15% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

738 buying538 selling
Last quarter: 738 funds bought or added vs 538 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-43 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 114 → 154 → 213 → 170. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 19% new
877 out of 1,367 hedge funds have held EQIX 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 +170%, value +12%

Value
+12%
Shares
+169%
Last quarter: funds added +170% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +12%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

120 → 114 → 154 → 213 → 170 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 114 → 154 → 213 → 170. A growing number of institutions are discovering EQIX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,399 holders: 947 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 154 entered 1–2 years ago, and 298 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

60% from top-100 AUM funds
70 of 1362 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in EQIX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — EQIX

In 2026 Q2, 738 hedge funds were net buyers of EQIX (170 opened a new position, 568 added to an existing one), while 538 reduced or exited (439 trimmed, 99 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 60% of total institutional value in EQIX is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +71 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1367.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EQIX

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

Market Analysis: EQIX

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Company Profile: EQIX

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Equinix Inc (EQIX) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much EQIX has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLRE) since the 2026 Q3 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 September 30, 2026 · 45d ago
EQIX
+4.1%
XLRE
+8.3%

EQIX outperformed XLRE by -4.2% since September 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date November 14, 2026 · 0d ago
EQIX
+0.0%
XLRE
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, EQIX outperformed XLRE by +0.0% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

41 top-rated funds 8 high-conviction
Consensus
7.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EQIX
2026 Q3 Stats Unlock in 5 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1347 1296 3.94%
13F Shares 98M 94M 4.06%
Total Value $95.08B $85.11B 11.72%
New Positions 167 213 -46
Increased Positions 557 497 +60
Closed Positions 111 104 +7
Reduced Positions 422 419 +3
Total Calls 19 23 -17.39%
Total Puts 17 21 -19.05%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.89 0.91 Neutral

Statistics: EQIX

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q3)

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

QUARTER:
2026 Q3 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 EQIX holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Lasalle Investment Management Securities LLC 12.10% 316,717 $320.4M
2 GSI Capital Advisors LLC 9.83% 32,594 $33.0M
3 Hazelview Securities Inc. 9.14% 60,414 $61.1M
4 APG Asset Management US Inc. 9.07% 1,194,365 $1.21B
5 B&I Capital AG 8.94% 3,704 $3.7M
6 LDR Capital Management LLC 7.84% 6,280 $6.4M
7 Aew Capital Management L P 7.74% 119,316 $120.7M
8 Aew Capital Management Inc 7.74% 119,316 $120.7M
9 Vert Asset Management LLC 7.15% 23,913 $24.2M
10 Gagnon Advisors, LLC 5.95% 10,715 $10.8M
11 Cbre Investment Management Listed Real Assets LLC 5.91% 382,212 $386.6M
12 Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc. 5.59% 56,237 $56.9M
13 Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co 4.25% 407,523 $412.2M
14 NCP Inc. 4.15% 2,950 $3.0M
15 Barton Investment Management 3.89% 31,019 $31.4M
16 Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP 3.36% 330,500 $334.3M
17 Partners Group Holding AG 3.31% 33,547 $33.9M
18 Reaves W H & Co Inc 3.17% 173,692 $175.7M
19 Gagnon Securities LLC 2.89% 16,450 $16.6M
20 Lummis Asset Management, LP 2.31% 3,723 $3.8M
21 SHUTTLEWORTH & Co 1.92% 2,329 $2.4M
22 Sunstone Asset Management, LP 1.87% 1,925 $1.9M
23 BSN Capital Partners Ltd 1.87% 45,000 $46.7M
24 Brookmont Capital Management 1.85% 3,224 $3.3M
25 Quilter Plc 1.68% 115,149 $116.5M
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

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Frequently Asked Questions — Equinix Inc (EQIX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EQIX?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EQIX 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 EQIX?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 738 funds bought or added vs 538 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 EQIX holders?

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 70 of 1362 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in EQIX. 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 EQIX?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 877 out of 1,367 hedge funds have held EQIX 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 Equinix Inc (EQIX) following the 2026 Q3 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EQIX has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q3 13F filing date (November 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLRE sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (September 30, 2026), EQIX has gained +4.1% vs +8.3% for XLRE. 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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