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COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM)

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

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -17
Streak
3Q ▼
Buyers last Q
42%

Smart Money Signals — COLM

Based on 269 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their COLM positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 87% of 3.0Y peak

87% of all-time peak
269 funds currently hold this stock — 87% of the 3.0-year high of 309 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 11% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
33 fewer hedge funds hold COLM compared to a year ago (-11% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 42% buying

123 buying173 selling
Last quarter: 173 funds reduced or exited vs 123 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 52 → 49 → 56 → 48. 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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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

67% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 17% new
180 out of 269 hedge funds have held COLM 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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Steady discovery — ~48 new funds/quarter

51 → 52 → 49 → 56 → 48 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 52 → 49 → 56 → 48. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

72% veterans 9% 1-2yr 19% new
Of 275 current holders: 198 (72%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 68% AUM from top-100 funds

68% from top-100 AUM funds
54 of 269 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 68% of total institutional value in COLM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — COLM

In 2025 Q4, 123 hedge funds were net buyers of COLM (48 opened a new position, 75 added to an existing one), while 173 reduced or exited (108 trimmed, 65 sold completely) — a 42% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This extends a 3-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 68% of total institutional value in COLM is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -17 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 269.

Hedge Fund Ownership: COLM

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

Market Analysis: COLM

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Company Profile: COLM

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

Is It Too Late to Buy COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much COLM has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 50d ago
COLM
+8.5%
XLY
+5.6%

COLM outperformed XLY by +2.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 5d ago
COLM
+1.0%
XLY
-1.5%

Since the filing became public, COLM outperformed XLY by +2.5% .

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.

21 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.8
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: COLM
293 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 293 270 8.52%
13F Shares 25M 27M -10.65%
Total Value $1.33B $1.51B -12.13%
New Positions 65 48 +17
Increased Positions 99 73 +26
Closed Positions 42 65 -23
Reduced Positions 79 108 -29
Total Calls 6 3 100.0%
Total Puts 4 3 33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of COLM — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers, LLC 0.84% 768,830 $42.1M
2 HEARTLAND ADVISORS INC 0.66% 235,091 $12.9M
3 Sovereign's Capital Management, LLC 0.57% 14,203 $778K
4 DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC 0.52% 500,029 $27.4M
5 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.52% 168,549 $9.2M
6 MARTIN & CO INC /TN/ 0.43% 46,452 $2.5M
7 ClearAlpha Technologies LP 0.41% 3,674 $201K
8 Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC 0.40% 24,904 $1K
9 Flagship Capital Management Inc. 0.36% 8,892 $487K
10 CWC Advisors, LLC. 0.25% 9,711 $532K
11 LECAP ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD 0.24% 11,687 $641K
12 Perbak Capital Partners LLP 0.24% 17,588 $964K
13 Murphy Pohlad Asset Management LLC 0.22% 11,160 $612K
14 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.19% 420,946 $23.1M
15 Oak Thistle LLC 0.17% 32,572 $1.8M
16 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.16% 18,113 $993K
17 Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd 0.12% 4,832 $366K
18 WASHINGTON TRUST BANK 0.12% 28,839 $1.6M
19 OCCUDO QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES LP 0.10% 30,070 $1.8M
20 1492 Capital Management LLC 0.08% 4,014 $220K
21 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.08% 5,060 $277K
22 DARK FOREST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP 0.08% 16,538 $906K
23 AE Wealth Management LLC 0.08% 255,201 $14.0M
24 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.07% 1,210 $66K
25 Farringdon Capital, Ltd. 0.07% 5,848 $321K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for COLM?

Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their COLM positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for COLM?

More sellers than buyers — 42% buying: Last quarter: 173 funds reduced or exited vs 123 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for COLM holders?

Elite ownership — 68% AUM from top-100 funds: 54 of 269 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 68% of total institutional value in COLM. 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 COLM?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 180 out of 269 hedge funds have held COLM 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 COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, COLM has moved +1.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.5% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), COLM has gained +8.5% vs +5.6% for XLY. 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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