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Apa Corporation (APA)

799 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in APA. 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
↓ -13
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — APA

Based on 815 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · 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 APA 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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At the ownership peak (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
815 hedge funds hold APA 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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Fast accumulation — +29% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+184 new funds entered over the past year (+29% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks. The peak was reached in just 4 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

441 buying406 selling
Last quarter: 441 funds bought or added vs 406 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-74 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 125 → 126 → 206 → 132. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 20% new
499 out of 815 hedge funds have held APA 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 +7%, value -18%

Value
-17%
Shares
+7%
Last quarter: funds added +7% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -18%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

110 → 125 → 126 → 206 → 132 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 125 → 126 → 206 → 132. A growing number of institutions are discovering APA each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 853 holders: 586 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 76 entered 1–2 years ago, and 191 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

60% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 810 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in APA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — APA

In 2026 Q2, 441 hedge funds were net buyers of APA (132 opened a new position, 309 added to an existing one), while 406 reduced or exited (261 trimmed, 145 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 60% of total institutional value in APA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -13 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 815.

Hedge Fund Ownership: APA

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

Market Analysis: APA

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Apa Corporation (APA) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much APA has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLE) 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 · 80d ago
APA
+37.5%
XLE
+21.4%

APA outperformed XLE by +16.1% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 35d ago
APA
+10.7%
XLE
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, APA outperformed XLE by +6.5% .

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.

20 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: APA
799 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 799 828 -3.5%
13F Shares 369M 357M 3.26%
Total Value $11.70B $14.76B -20.71%
New Positions 128 206 -78
Increased Positions 296 273 +23
Closed Positions 152 99 +53
Reduced Positions 251 234 +17
Total Calls 21 23 -8.7%
Total Puts 22 27 -18.52%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.05 1.17 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

799 + investors

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

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Top 25 APA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 swisspartners Advisors Ltd 10.84% 494,190 $16.1M
2 Smead Capital Management, Inc. 5.46% 7,808,568 $254.3M
3 Core Capital Management & Research, inc. 4.06% 178,078 $7.7M
4 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 3.01% 31,695,303 $1.03B
5 Sagefield Capital LP 2.60% 1,075,166 $35.0M
6 Contravisory Investment Management, INC. 1.96% 340,156 $11.1M
7 Covalis Capital LLP 1.85% 1,006,739 $32.8M
8 Murphy Pohlad Asset Management LLC 1.60% 140,918 $4.6M
9 Greenfield Seitz Capital Management, LLC 1.48% 152,428 $5.0M
10 Rahlfs Capital, LLC 1.40% 58,700 $1.9M
11 Peak Financial Advisors LLC 1.38% 102,443 $3.3M
12 Dockside LLC 1.37% 179,892 $5.9M
13 Barnett & Company, Inc. 1.35% 56,050 $1.8M
14 1834 Investment Advisors Co 1.22% 329,792 $10.7M
15 Kornitzer Capital Management Inc /Ks 1.20% 1,768,169 $57.6M
16 Aventail Capital Group, LP 1.17% 625,779 $20.4M
17 Summit Place Financial Advisors, LLC 1.00% 70,230 $2.3M
18 Foundation Resource Management Inc 1.00% 262,921 $8.6M
19 Woodstock Corp 0.94% 348,869 $11.4M
20 Mork Capital Management, LLC 0.93% 44,530 $1.5M
21 Lodestone Wealth Management LLC 0.90% 78,468 $2.6M
22 Advisory Research Inc 0.85% 261,415 $8.5M
23 KLCM Advisors, Inc. 0.81% 317,576 $10.3M
24 Hussman Strategic Advisors, INC. 0.79% 105,000 $3.4M
25 Evergreen Capital Management LLC 0.73% 1,283,057 $41.8M
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 — Apa Corporation (APA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for APA?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 441 funds bought or added vs 406 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 APA holders?

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 62 of 810 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in APA. 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 APA?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 499 out of 815 hedge funds have held APA 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 Apa Corporation (APA) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, APA has moved +10.7% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of +6.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), APA has gained +37.5% vs +21.4% for XLE. 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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