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Zions Bancorporation Natl As (ZION)

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

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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — ZION

Based on 558 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ZION 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
558 hedge funds hold ZION 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+59 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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 — 57% buying

314 buying241 selling
Last quarter: 314 funds bought or added vs 241 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 (-29 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 68 → 68 → 105 → 76. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 18% new
362 out of 558 hedge funds have held ZION 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

92 → 68 → 68 → 105 → 76 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 68 → 68 → 105 → 76. A growing number of institutions are discovering ZION each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 21% newcomers

69% veterans 10% 1-2yr 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 577 holders: 400 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 58 entered 1–2 years ago, and 119 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 556 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in ZION. 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 — ZION

In 2026 Q1, 314 hedge funds were net buyers of ZION (76 opened a new position, 238 added to an existing one), while 241 reduced or exited (168 trimmed, 73 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 41% of total institutional value in ZION is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 558.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ZION

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

Market Analysis: ZION

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Zions Bancorporation Natl As (ZION) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ZION 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
ZION
+16.7%
XLF
+8.0%

ZION outperformed XLF by +8.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
ZION
+12.8%
XLF
+4.4%

Since the filing became public, ZION outperformed XLF by +8.4% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

35 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ZION
556 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 556 555 0.18%
13F Shares 118M 122M -3.02%
Total Value $6.49B $7.13B -8.87%
New Positions 75 105 -30
Increased Positions 232 192 +40
Closed Positions 74 55 +19
Reduced Positions 163 172 -9
Total Calls 11 11 -
Total Puts 10 12 -16.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.91 1.09 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

556 + investors

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

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Top 25 ZION holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd. 2.79% 62,850 $3.6M
2 Kettle Hill Capital Management, LLC 2.75% 190,803 $11.0M
3 Algebris (uk) Ltd 2.57% 617,735 $35.5M
4 Fiduciary Management Inc /Wi/ 1.99% 2,787,957 $160.6M
5 Rhino Investment Partners, Inc 1.84% 114,645 $6.6M
6 Siena Capital Partners GP, LLC 1.51% 101,290 $5.8M
7 Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C. 1.16% 426,090 $24.6M
8 Calydon Capital 1.11% 117,928 $6.8M
9 Flywheel Private Wealth LLC 0.74% 22,500 $1.3M
10 Private Advisory Group LLC 0.65% 171,645 $9.9M
11 Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension 0.65% 450,669 $26.0M
12 Wedge Capital Management L L P/Nc 0.58% 544,243 $31.4M
13 Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd 0.57% 34,673 $1.7M
14 Global Financial Private Client, LLC 0.56% 29,671 $1.7M
15 BW Gestao de Investimentos Ltda. 0.51% 265,000 $15.3M
16 Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC. 0.50% 2,594,137 $149.5M
17 Michels Family Financial, LLC 0.48% 11,605 $669K
18 Cottonwood Capital Advisors, LLC 0.46% 11,392 $656K
19 Freestone Grove Partners LP 0.42% 1,040,108 $59.9M
20 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.38% 199,682 $11.5M
21 Diversified Management Inc 0.38% 38,108 $2.2M
22 Interval Partners, LP 0.34% 228,022 $13.1M
23 Easterly Investment Partners LLC 0.33% 76,474 $4.3M
24 Sierra Summit Advisors LLC 0.29% 35,172 $2.0M
25 Lunt Capital Management, Inc. 0.28% 12,607 $726K
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 — Zions Bancorporation Natl As (ZION)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ZION?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 314 funds bought or added vs 241 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 ZION holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 556 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in ZION. 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 ZION?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 362 out of 558 hedge funds have held ZION 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 Zions Bancorporation Natl As (ZION) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ZION has moved +12.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.4% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +8.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ZION has gained +16.7% 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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