Central Puerto S A (CEPU): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Central Puerto S A (CEPU) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CEPU has moved +15.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLU sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CEPU gained -5.8% vs nan% for XLU. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Central Puerto S A (CEPU)

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Smart Money Signals — CEPU

Based on 50 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CEPU 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

50 hedge funds hold CEPU 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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Steady growth — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+7 new funds entered over the past year (+16% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

34 buying22 selling

Last quarter: 34 funds were net buyers (18 opened a brand new position + 16 added to an existing one). Only 22 were sellers (13 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~18 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 8 → 6 → 15 → 18. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mixed — 36% long-term, 30% new

■ 36% conviction (2yr+) ■ 34% medium ■ 30% new

Of the 50 current holders: 18 (36%) held >2 years, 17 held 1–2 years, and 15 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

13 → 8 → 6 → 15 → 18 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 8 → 6 → 15 → 18. 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 — 54% veterans vs 35% newcomers

■ 54% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 35% new

Entry-cohort mix of 52 holders: 28 (54%) are 2+ year veterans, 6 entered 1–2 years ago, and 18 (35%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 24% AUM from major funds

24% from top-100 AUM funds

17 of 50 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 24% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

4.1

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	50	41	21.95%
13F Shares	7M	6M	24.57%
Total Value	$123M	$104M	19.28%
New Positions	18	15	+3
Increased Positions	16	11	+5
Closed Positions	9	9	-
Reduced Positions	12	13	-1
Total Calls	1	1	-
Total Puts	1	1	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	1.0	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

21.95%

13F Shares

24.57%

Total Value

$123M

$104M

19.28%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-1

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

50 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 CEPU holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Fourth Sail Capital LP	3.18%	1,150,763	$19.4M
2	Ping Capital Management, INC.	0.72%	150,200	$2.5M
3	Nexpoint Asset Management, L.P.	0.60%	530,000	$8.9M
4	Absolute Gestao de Investimentos Ltda.	0.55%	286,056	$4.8M
5	SPX Gestao de Recursos Ltda	0.51%	361,495	$6.1M
6	Glenorchy Capital Ltd	0.29%	295,779	$5.0M
7	Wexford Capital LP	0.29%	118,206	$2.0M
8	Mirabella Financial Services LLP	0.07%	41,162	$693K
9	Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC	0.06%	22,450	$333K
10	MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd.	0.04%	1,958,060	$33.0M
11	Southland Equity Partners LLC	0.04%	12,894	$217K
12	Aquamarine Financial (Cayman) Ltd	0.02%	19,314	$325K
13	Aquatic Capital Management LLC	0.01%	18,796	$316K
14	Quadrature Capital Ltd	0.01%	33,076	$557K
15	Walleye Capital LLC	0.01%	80,133	$1.3M
16	Jump Financial, LLC	0.00%	18,971	$319K
17	GAMMA Investing LLC	0.00%	5,375	$90K
18	Point72 Asset Management, L.P.	0.00%	158,665	$2.7M
19	Qube Research & Technologies Ltd	0.00%	163,329	$2.7M
20	Polen Capital Management LLC	0.00%	22,120	$372K
21	Banco Santander, S.A.	0.00%	15,942	$268K
22	Centiva Capital, LP	0.00%	12,233	$206K
23	State of Wisconsin Investment Board	0.00%	31,481	$530K
24	Aqr Capital Management LLC	0.00%	119,894	$2.0M
25	Morgan Stanley	0.00%	868,250	$14.6M

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 — Central Puerto S A (CEPU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CEPU?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CEPU 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 CEPU?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 34 funds were net buyers (18 opened a brand new position + 16 added to an existing one). Only 22 were sellers (13 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for CEPU holders?

Strong quality — 24% AUM from major funds: 17 of 50 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 24% 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 CEPU?

Mixed — 36% long-term, 30% new: Of the 50 current holders: 18 (36%) held >2 years, 17 held 1–2 years, and 15 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Central Puerto S A (CEPU) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CEPU has moved +15.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLU sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CEPU has gained -5.8% vs nan% for XLU. 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.

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Central Puerto S A (CEPU)

Smart Money Signals — CEPU

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +16% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

Steady new buyers — ~18 new funds per quarter

Mixed — 36% long-term, 30% new

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 54% veterans vs 35% newcomers

Strong quality — 24% AUM from major funds

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