Equity Residential
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Equity Residential (EQR)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 89.7% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 99.1%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 11.57 | 43,366,026 | +7.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| NORGES BANK | 9.29 | 34,837,220 | -0.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 8.32 | 31,204,861 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 6.43 | 24,103,687 | -1.8 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.09 | 22,844,735 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. | 4.87 | 18,269,380 | -3.3 | 03/31/2026 |
| Apg Investments Us Inc | 2.90 | 10,856,563 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.82 | 10,556,903 | +2.9 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Real Estate Index Investor | 3.42 | 12,828,345 | -0.1 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.18 | 11,930,654 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Data as of: August 21, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.