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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP)

738 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CNP. 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
↑ +30
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — CNP

Based on 725 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 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
725 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 — +21% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+124 new funds entered over the past year (+21% 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 — 54% buying

362 buying312 selling
Last quarter: 362 funds bought or added vs 312 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 (+17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CNP position: 116 → 99 → 93 → 110. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 16% new
480 out of 725 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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Steady discovery — ~110 new funds/quarter

90 → 116 → 99 → 93 → 110 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 116 → 99 → 93 → 110. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Of 738 current holders: 511 (69%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 66% AUM from top-100 funds

66% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 725 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 66% 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.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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.

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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Company Profile: CNP

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

95 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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3.7
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Hedge Fund Positioning: CNP
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 738 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 738 716 3.07%
13F Shares 644M 643M 0.08%
Total Value $24.40B $24.66B -1.06%
New Positions 110 95 +15
Increased Positions 274 283 -9
Closed Positions 82 70 +12
Reduced Positions 253 249 +4
Total Calls 8 18 -55.56%
Total Puts 8 11 -27.27%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.61 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

738 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of CNP — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Longboard Asset Management, LP 4.11% 5,516 $238K
2 Ethos Capital Management, Inc. 1.57% 42,486 $1.8M
3 PEAK FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC 1.34% 69,940 $3.0M
4 LINCOLN CAPITAL CORP 1.25% 78,587 $3.4M
5 Artemis Investment Management LLP 0.94% 2,052,324 $88.6M
6 TI-TRUST, INC 0.63% 24,690 $1.1M
7 HENNESSY ADVISORS INC 0.52% 334,228 $14.4M
8 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.48% 225,915 $9.8M
9 MILLER HOWARD INVESTMENTS INC /NY 0.40% 342,077 $14.8M
10 Oak Thistle LLC 0.36% 87,032 $3.8M
11 Pictet Asset Management Holding SA 0.31% 6,910,848 $298.3M
12 Northside Capital Management, LLC 0.31% 81,322 $3.5M
13 VAUGHAN & Co SECURITIES, INC. 0.31% 13,656 $589K
14 LOUISBOURG INVESTMENTS INC. 0.30% 46,713 $1.6M
15 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.28% 87,557 $3.8M
16 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.27% 77,204 $3.3M
17 BOURNE LENT ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.27% 16,766 $724K
18 THREADGILL FINANCIAL, LLC 0.24% 19,153 $827K
19 SPIRIT OF AMERICA MANAGEMENT CORP/NY 0.23% 27,500 $1.2M
20 WETZEL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. 0.23% 13,365 $577K
21 Palisade Asset Management, LLC 0.22% 50,340 $2.2M
22 Aspire Private Capital, LLC 0.21% 21,610 $933K
23 Belleair Asset Management, LLC 0.20% 5,000 $216K
24 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK & TRUST 0.19% 47,188 $2.0M
25 BIRCH FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 0.18% 7,321 $316K
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 — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 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?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 362 funds bought or added vs 312 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 CNP holders?

Elite ownership — 66% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 725 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 66% 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?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 480 out of 725 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.