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Centerpoint Energy Inc (CNP)

858 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CNP. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +44
Streak
7Q ▲
Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — CNP

Based on 870 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CNP 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
870 hedge funds hold CNP 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 — +22% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+154 new funds entered over the past year (+22% 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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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

487 buying311 selling
Last quarter: 487 funds were net buyers (131 opened a brand new position + 356 added to an existing one). Only 311 were sellers (224 trimmed + 87 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~131 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 101 → 114 → 136 → 131. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 21% new
535 out of 870 hedge funds have held CNP 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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Growing discovery — still being found

106 → 101 → 114 → 136 → 131 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 101 → 114 → 136 → 131. A growing number of institutions are discovering CNP each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 884 holders: 575 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 105 entered 1–2 years ago, and 204 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds

69% from top-100 AUM funds
68 of 867 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in CNP. 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 — CNP

In 2026 Q2, 487 hedge funds were net buyers of CNP (131 opened a new position, 356 added to an existing one), while 311 reduced or exited (224 trimmed, 87 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 7 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 69% of total institutional value in CNP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +44 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 870.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CNP

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

Market Analysis: CNP

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: CNP
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 858 826 3.87%
13F Shares 697M 664M 4.99%
Total Value $27.16B $25.33B 7.23%
New Positions 127 136 -9
Increased Positions 348 282 +66
Closed Positions 92 79 +13
Reduced Positions 219 246 -27
Total Calls 8 9 -11.11%
Total Puts 9 10 -10.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.12 1.11 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 CNP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Harrison Street Private Wealth LLC 6.61% 106,492 $4.7M
2 Reaves W H & Co Inc 4.43% 6,627,665 $291.9M
3 Longboard Asset Management, LP 4.07% 5,516 $243K
4 Merewether Investment Management, LP 2.48% 2,983,658 $131.4M
5 Stack Financial Management, Inc 2.47% 718,069 $31.6M
6 Peak Financial Advisors LLC 1.66% 91,264 $4.0M
7 Deeter Investments LLP 1.64% 200,000 $7.7M
8 Energy Income Partners, LLC 1.63% 2,348,478 $103.4M
9 Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co 1.60% 3,861,232 $170.0M
10 Laidlaw Wealth Management LLC 1.46% 11,602 $511K
11 Aventail Capital Group, LP 1.35% 533,103 $23.5M
12 Taikang Asset Management (Hong Kong) Co Ltd 1.30% 323,659 $14.3M
13 nVerses Capital, LLC 1.17% 17,320 $763K
14 Lincoln Capital Corp 1.12% 78,314 $3.4M
15 Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP 1.11% 1,282,748 $56.5M
16 Artemis Investment Management LLP 1.08% 2,756,248 $121.4M
17 Dean Capital Management 0.85% 53,471 $2.4M
18 Morton Community Bank 0.83% 92,345 $4.1M
19 Ceredex Value Advisors LLC 0.73% 590,100 $26.0M
20 Magellan Asset Management Ltd 0.69% 697,825 $30.7M
21 Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board 0.67% 2,410,776 $106.2M
22 Dean Investment Associates, LLC 0.62% 107,763 $4.7M
23 Ti-Trust, Inc 0.58% 24,690 $1.1M
24 Edgemoor Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.50% 167,306 $7.4M
25 Maryland State Retirement & Pension System 0.49% 654,087 $28.8M
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 — Centerpoint Energy Inc (CNP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CNP?

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row: For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CNP 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 CNP?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 487 funds were net buyers (131 opened a brand new position + 356 added to an existing one). Only 311 were sellers (224 trimmed + 87 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for CNP holders?

Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds: 68 of 867 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in CNP. 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 CNP?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 535 out of 870 hedge funds have held CNP 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.

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