Equity Residential (EQR): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Equity Residential (EQR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EQR has moved +0.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.5% for the XLRE sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EQR gained +8.4% vs +7.4% 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.

Equity Residential (EQR)

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

Smart Money Signals — EQR

Based on 702 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EQR 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

702 hedge funds hold EQR 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding EQR is almost the same as a year ago (+12 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

372 buying311 selling

Last quarter: 372 funds bought or added vs 311 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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Steady new buyers — ~91 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 84 → 75 → 92 → 91. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 16% new

474 out of 702 hedge funds have held EQR 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

96 → 84 → 75 → 92 → 91 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 84 → 75 → 92 → 91. A growing number of institutions are discovering EQR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 71% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 18% new

Entry-cohort mix of 717 holders: 506 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 79 entered 1–2 years ago, and 132 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds

64 of 699 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

3.4

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	699	685	2.04%
13F Shares	321M	355M	-9.51%
Total Value	$17.33B	$21.14B	-18.01%
New Positions	89	92	-3
Increased Positions	277	245	+32
Closed Positions	75	82	-7
Reduced Positions	230	250	-20
Total Calls	8	8	-
Total Puts	10	10	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.25	1.25	Bearish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

699

685

2.04%

13F Shares

321M

355M

-9.51%

Total Value

$17.33B

$21.14B

-18.01%

New Positions

-3

Increased Positions

277

245

+32

Closed Positions

-7

Reduced Positions

230

250

-20

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.25

Bearish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

699 + investors

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

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

Top 25 EQR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Town Lane Management LP	23.59%	422,900	$25.0M
2	Starwood Capital Group Management, L.L.C.	12.23%	388,438	$23.0M
3	Seven Post Investment Office LP	11.33%	593,090	$35.1M
4	Bayhunt Capital LLC	7.21%	120,778	$7.6M
5	APG Asset Management US Inc.	4.98%	10,856,563	$646.5M
6	Masterton Capital Management, LP	4.59%	85,246	$5.0M
7	Sophron Capital Management L.P.	4.49%	257,495	$15.2M
8	Presima Securities ULC	4.24%	127,817	$7.6M
9	S&G Foundation	4.16%	1,200,000	$78.5M
10	Heitman Real Estate Securities LLC	3.75%	882,051	$52.2M
11	Adelante Capital Management LLC	3.62%	894,206	$52.9M
12	Hazelview Securities Inc.	3.55%	321,976	$19.0M
13	Chai Trust Co LLC	3.53%	705,415	$41.7M
14	Lasalle Investment Management Securities LLC	3.37%	1,442,422	$85.3M
15	Vert Asset Management LLC	3.31%	176,172	$10.4M
16	Resolution Capital Ltd	2.54%	2,044,695	$120.9M
17	Davis Asset Management, L.P.	1.83%	1,068,000	$63.2M
18	Cbre Investment Management Listed Real Assets LLC	1.36%	1,551,526	$91.8M
19	Investure, LLC	1.22%	419,069	$24.8M
20	Summit Place Financial Advisors, LLC	0.81%	28,662	$1.7M
21	Aew Capital Management L P	0.77%	179,474	$10.6M
22	First Eagle Investment Management, LLC	0.74%	9,469,693	$560.1M
23	Centersquare Investment Management LLC	0.71%	1,155,033	$68.3M
24	Coronation Fund Managers Ltd.	0.65%	241,124	$14.3M
25	Consolidated Investment Group LLC	0.52%	81,100	$4.8M

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 — Equity Residential (EQR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EQR?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EQR 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 EQR?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 372 funds bought or added vs 311 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 EQR holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 64 of 699 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held EQR?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 474 out of 702 hedge funds have held EQR 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 Equity Residential (EQR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EQR has moved +0.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.5% for the XLRE sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EQR has gained +8.4% vs +7.4% 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.

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Equity Residential (EQR)

Smart Money Signals — EQR

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

Slight buying edge — 54% buying

Steady new buyers — ~91 new funds per quarter

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 18% newcomers

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

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