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CANADIAN SOLAR INC (CSIQ)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +22
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — CSIQ

Based on 138 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CSIQ 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.
📊

High ownership — 76% of 3.0Y peak

76% of all-time peak
138 funds currently hold this stock — 76% of the 3.0-year high of 181 funds (reached 2023 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
〰️

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding CSIQ is almost the same as a year ago (+4 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
🟡

Slight buying edge — 53% buying

77 buying67 selling
Last quarter: 77 funds bought or added vs 67 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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More new buyers each quarter (+21 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CSIQ position: 12 → 19 → 21 → 42. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 14% medium ■ 19% new
92 out of 138 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.
💰

Value +162% but shares only +36% — price-driven

Value
+162%
Shares
+36%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +162%, but actual share count only changed +36%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

20 → 12 → 19 → 21 → 42 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 19 → 21 → 42. 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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Deep conviction — 77% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 77% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Of 162 current holders: 124 (77%) 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.
✅

Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds

28% from top-100 AUM funds
24 of 138 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.3/10 — 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 2025 Q4, 77 hedge funds were net buyers of CSIQ (42 opened a new position, 35 added to an existing one), while 67 reduced or exited (47 trimmed, 20 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 28% of total institutional value in CSIQ is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +22 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 138.

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.

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

4 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
3.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CSIQ
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 162 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 162 132 22.73%
13F Shares 39M 29M 36.14%
Total Value $997M $380M 162.2%
New Positions 45 22 +23
Increased Positions 69 55 +14
Closed Positions 20 22 -2
Reduced Positions 63 59 +4
Total Calls 14 7 100.0%
Total Puts 15 13 15.38%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.07 1.86 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of CSIQ — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Polunin Capital Partners Ltd 6.65% 2,001,869 $26K
2 SHAH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 2.56% 964,557 $13.4M
3 Optimize Financial Inc 1.19% 175,148 $2.4M
4 Green Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.52% 37,998 $526K
5 HUSSMAN STRATEGIC ADVISORS, INC. 0.50% 168,000 $2.3M
6 Waterfront Wealth Inc. 0.48% 190,381 $2.6M
7 Templeton & Phillips Capital Management, LLC 0.26% 23,028 $319K
8 Persistent Asset Partners Ltd 0.26% 50,000 $692K
9 Guinness Atkinson Asset Management Inc 0.15% 21,899 $303K
10 Guinness Asset Management LTD 0.08% 319,334 $4.4M
11 Byrne Asset Management LLC 0.07% 8,797 $122K
12 Skaana Management L.P. 0.06% 12,000 $166K
13 Walleye Trading LLC 0.04% 1,571,100 $21.8M
14 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.03% 10,282 $142K
15 Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors, LLC 0.01% 21,900 $303K
16 Clear Harbor Asset Management, LLC 0.01% 15,330 $212K
17 Walleye Trading LLC 0.01% 549,600 $7.6M
18 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.01% 17,500 $242K
19 Prospera Financial Services Inc 0.01% 26,535 $367K
20 BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS 0.01% 746,641 $10.3M
21 Legal & General Group Plc 0.00% 1,370,663 $19.0M
22 KBC Group NV 0.00% 123,626 $2K
23 CITIGROUP INC 0.00% 660,272 $9.1M
24 STOREBRAND ASSET MANAGEMENT AS 0.00% 92,628 $1.3M
25 Ritter Daniher Financial Advisory LLC / DE 0.00% 1,110 $15K
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?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CSIQ 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 CSIQ?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 77 funds bought or added vs 67 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 CSIQ holders?

Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds: 24 of 138 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% 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 CSIQ?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 92 out of 138 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.

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.