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Apa Corporation (APA)

821 + 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
↑ +106
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — APA

Based on 826 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added APA 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.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
826 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 — +36% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+217 new funds entered over the past year (+36% 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.
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Slight buying edge — 59% buying

492 buying339 selling
Last quarter: 492 funds bought or added vs 339 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 (+79 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new APA position: 108 → 125 → 126 → 205. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 22% new
490 out of 826 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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Value +70% but shares only +0% — price-driven

Value
+70%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +70%, but actual share count only changed +0%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

93 → 108 → 125 → 126 → 205 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 108 → 125 → 126 → 205. 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 — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 865 holders: 590 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 77 entered 1–2 years ago, and 198 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
59 of 814 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% 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.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 Q1, 492 hedge funds were net buyers of APA (205 opened a new position, 287 added to an existing one), while 339 reduced or exited (240 trimmed, 99 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 50% of total institutional value in APA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +106 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 826.

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 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 · 78d ago
APA
-19.3%
XLE
+60805.6%

APA outperformed XLE by -60824.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
APA
-12.1%
XLE
+49731.8%

Since the filing became public, APA outperformed XLE by -49743.9% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

49 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
7.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: APA
821 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 821 720 14.03%
13F Shares 357M 355M 0.33%
Total Value $14.74B $8.67B 70.01%
New Positions 202 126 +76
Increased Positions 272 271 +1
Closed Positions 101 78 +23
Reduced Positions 232 222 +10
Total Calls 23 25 -8.0%
Total Puts 27 22 22.73%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.17 0.88 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

821 + 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 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 swisspartners Advisors Ltd 13.28% 501,020 $21.1M
2 Smead Capital Management, Inc. 7.63% 8,269,815 $351.0M
3 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 4.19% 32,015,114 $1.36B
4 Del-Sette Capital Management, LLC 3.72% 146,335 $6.2M
5 Contravisory Investment Management, INC. 3.01% 346,524 $14.7M
6 Plustick Management LLC 2.87% 140,000 $5.9M
7 Sagefield Capital LP 2.70% 883,722 $37.5M
8 Murphy Pohlad Asset Management LLC 2.14% 140,683 $6.0M
9 1834 Investment Advisors Co 2.05% 387,115 $16.4M
10 Aventail Capital Group, LP 2.01% 985,558 $41.8M
11 Hoertkorn Richard Charles 1.99% 57,230 $2.4M
12 Advisory Research Inc 1.95% 373,347 $15.8M
13 Peak Financial Advisors LLC 1.93% 102,774 $4.4M
14 Rahlfs Capital, LLC 1.83% 58,700 $2.5M
15 Dockside LLC 1.77% 165,474 $7.0M
16 Sassicaia Capital Advisers LLC 1.72% 36,000 $1.5M
17 Greenfield Seitz Capital Management, LLC 1.71% 133,414 $5.7M
18 Kornitzer Capital Management Inc /Ks 1.64% 1,792,957 $76.1M
19 Hershey Financial Advisers, LLC 1.55% 42,287 $1.8M
20 Monetta Financial Services Inc 1.38% 42,000 $1.8M
21 Summit Place Financial Advisors, LLC 1.37% 67,055 $2.8M
22 Mork Capital Management, LLC 1.34% 44,530 $1.9M
23 Woodstock Corp 1.33% 352,679 $15.0M
24 J.M. Arbour, LLC 1.28% 31,489 $1.3M
25 Lodestone Wealth Management LLC 1.27% 75,283 $3.2M
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?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added APA 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 APA?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 492 funds bought or added vs 339 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 — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 59 of 814 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% 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?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 490 out of 826 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, APA has moved -12.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +49731.8% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of -49743.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), APA has gained -19.3% vs +60805.6% 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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