Cohen & Steers Inc (CNS) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Cohen & Steers Inc (CNS) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CNS has moved -3.9% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.2% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.7%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), CNS gained +6.9% vs +7.2% 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.

Cohen & Steers Inc (CNS)

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

Smart Money Signals — CNS

Based on 304 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CNS 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

304 hedge funds hold CNS 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+20 new funds entered over the past year (+7% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

189 buying109 selling

Last quarter: 189 funds were net buyers (47 opened a brand new position + 142 added to an existing one). Only 109 were sellers (71 trimmed + 38 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 38 → 47 → 54 → 47. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 22% new

188 out of 304 hedge funds have held CNS 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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Value +28% but shares only +6% — price-driven

Value

+27%

+5%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +28%, but actual share count only changed +6%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.

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Growing discovery — still being found

26 → 38 → 47 → 54 → 47 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 47 → 54 → 47. A growing number of institutions are discovering CNS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 23% new

Entry-cohort mix of 307 holders: 199 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 38 entered 1–2 years ago, and 70 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds

55 of 303 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in CNS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.6

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	303	295	2.71%
13F Shares	29M	27M	5.73%
Total Value	$2.15B	$1.68B	27.56%
New Positions	47	54	-7
Increased Positions	140	100	+40
Closed Positions	38	43	-5
Reduced Positions	70	92	-22
Total Calls	3	1	200.0%
Total Puts	1	1	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.33	1.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

303

295

2.71%

13F Shares

29M

27M

5.73%

Total Value

$2.15B

$1.68B

27.56%

New Positions

-7

Increased Positions

140

100

+40

Closed Positions

-5

Reduced Positions

-22

Total Calls

200.0%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.33

1.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

303 + investors

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

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

Top 25 CNS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Marathon Partners Equity Management, LLC	7.11%	100,000	$7.6M
2	Landmark Investment Partners, L.P.	2.29%	108,850	$9.2M
3	Bourgeon Capital Management LLC	1.63%	145,375	$11.1M
4	Taylor Hoffman Capital Management LLC	1.33%	71,870	$5.5M
5	Copeland Capital Management, LLC	1.20%	768,748	$58.5M
6	Punch & Associates Investment Management, INC.	0.90%	240,160	$18.3M
7	Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC	0.88%	173,262	$13.2M
8	Islay Capital Management, LLC	0.65%	18,517	$1.4M
9	VARCOV Co.	0.63%	21,692	$1.7M
10	Wasatch Advisors LP	0.59%	1,185,911	$90.3M
11	Navellier & Associates Inc	0.34%	57,021	$4.3M
12	Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC	0.32%	353,861	$26.9M
13	Boston Trust Walden Corp	0.31%	534,549	$40.7M
14	Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al	0.24%	351,873	$26.8M
15	Nicholas Company, INC.	0.17%	125,665	$9.6M
16	DAVENPORT & Co LLC	0.16%	424,183	$32.0M
17	Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc.	0.14%	19,797	$1.5M
18	Mendel Capital Management LLC	0.13%	3,877	$295K
19	Woodline Partners LP	0.12%	518,633	$39.5M
20	Baron Wealth Management LLC	0.12%	6,100	$464K
21	Moody National Bank Trust Division	0.11%	17,521	$1.3M
22	Fieldview Capital Management, LLC	0.10%	4,532	$345K
23	MetLife Investment Management, LLC	0.10%	283,140	$21.6M
24	Gabelli Funds LLC	0.10%	199,872	$15.2M
25	First National Bank Sioux Falls	0.08%	4,378	$283K

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 — Cohen & Steers Inc (CNS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CNS?

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

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 189 funds were net buyers (47 opened a brand new position + 142 added to an existing one). Only 109 were sellers (71 trimmed + 38 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for CNS holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 303 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in CNS. 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 CNS?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 188 out of 304 hedge funds have held CNS 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 Cohen & Steers Inc (CNS) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CNS has moved -3.9% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.2% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.7%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), CNS has gained +6.9% vs +7.2% 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.

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Cohen & Steers Inc (CNS)

Smart Money Signals — CNS

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +7% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-7 vs last Q)

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +28% but shares only +6% — price-driven

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 23% newcomers

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

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