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Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -6
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — CSIQ

Based on 136 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CSIQ 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 — 74% of 3.0Y peak

74% of all-time peak
136 funds currently hold this stock — 74% of the 3.0-year high of 185 funds (reached 2023 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+12 new funds entered over the past year (+10% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

75 buying83 selling
Last quarter: 83 funds reduced or exited vs 75 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 (-13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 19 → 21 → 42 → 29. 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+) ■ 20% medium ■ 18% new
84 out of 136 hedge funds have held CSIQ 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 +10%, value -42%

Value
-42%
Shares
+10%
Last quarter: funds added +10% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -42%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

12 → 19 → 21 → 42 → 29 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 19 → 21 → 42 → 29. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 73% veterans vs 15% newcomers

■ 73% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 15% new
Entry-cohort mix of 155 holders: 113 (73%) are 2+ year veterans, 18 entered 1–2 years ago, and 24 (15%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
30 of 128 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in CSIQ. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.6/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — CSIQ

In 2026 Q1, 75 hedge funds were net buyers of CSIQ (29 opened a new position, 46 added to an existing one), while 83 reduced or exited (48 trimmed, 35 sold completely) — a 47% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 52% of total institutional value in CSIQ is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -6 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 136.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CSIQ

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

Market Analysis: CSIQ

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Company Profile: CSIQ

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CSIQ has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 60d ago
CSIQ
-14.0%
XLK
-1.0%

CSIQ outperformed XLK by -13.0% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 15d ago
CSIQ
-9.0%
XLK
-0.7%

Since the filing became public, CSIQ outperformed XLK by -8.3% .

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.

5 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
3.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CSIQ
156 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 156 136 14.71%
13F Shares 51M 44M 17.71%
Total Value $781M $577M 35.33%
New Positions 52 29 +23
Increased Positions 49 40 +9
Closed Positions 21 35 -14
Reduced Positions 40 43 -3
Total Calls 14 15 -6.67%
Total Puts 12 12 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.86 0.8 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

156 + investors

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

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Top 25 CSIQ holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Crystal Cove Asset Management, LLC 15.21% 870,500 $13.9M
2 Shah Capital Management 2.81% 923,716 $14.8M
3 Robotti Robert 1.03% 400,100 $6.4M
4 Optimize Financial INC. 1.00% 174,540 $2.8M
5 Sound Capital Solutions LLC 0.65% 174,540 $2.8M
6 Waterfront Wealth Inc. 0.44% 190,903 $2.9M
7 Green Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.41% 38,370 $615K
8 Templeton & Phillips Capital Management, LLC 0.27% 23,028 $369K
9 Persistent Asset Partners Ltd 0.25% 53,113 $851K
10 Diametric Capital, LP 0.15% 91,307 $1.5M
11 Guinness Atkinson Asset Management Inc 0.13% 17,848 $286K
12 MYDA Advisors LLC 0.12% 50,000 $801K
13 CoreCommodity Management, LLC 0.12% 37,060 $594K
14 Byrne Asset Management LLC 0.11% 12,842 $206K
15 BIT Capital GmbH 0.09% 191,986 $3.1M
16 Guinness Asset Management LTD 0.08% 311,173 $5.0M
17 Mackenzie Financial Corp 0.07% 4,621,062 $74.0M
18 Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP 0.05% 56,914 $912K
19 Aventail Capital Group, LP 0.05% 49,164 $788K
20 Bridgefront Capital, LLC 0.04% 10,339 $166K
21 Peregrine Asset Advisers, Inc. 0.04% 12,500 $200K
22 Pinpoint Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. 0.04% 13,132 $210K
23 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.04% 64,401 $1.0M
24 Boothbay Fund Management, LLC 0.03% 149,240 $2.4M
25 Moore Capital Management, LP 0.03% 130,000 $2.1M
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 — Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CSIQ?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CSIQ 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 CSIQ?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 83 funds reduced or exited vs 75 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 CSIQ holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 30 of 128 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in CSIQ. 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 CSIQ?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 84 out of 136 hedge funds have held CSIQ 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 Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CSIQ has moved -9.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -0.7% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -8.3%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), CSIQ has gained -14.0% vs -1.0% for XLK. 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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