Stealthgas Inc (GASS): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Stealthgas Inc (GASS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GASS has moved -4.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +329.7% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -333.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GASS gained +5.1% vs +8.9% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Stealthgas Inc (GASS)

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Smart Money Signals — GASS

Based on 70 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 GASS 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

70 hedge funds hold GASS 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 — +27% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+15 new funds entered over the past year (+27% 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

38 buying24 selling

Last quarter: 38 funds were net buyers (16 opened a brand new position + 22 added to an existing one). Only 24 were sellers (18 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~16 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 11 → 4 → 14 → 16. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 29% new

37 out of 70 hedge funds have held GASS 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 +25% but shares only +6% — price-driven

Value

+24%

+5%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +25%, but actual share count only changed +6%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

6 → 11 → 4 → 14 → 16 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 4 → 14 → 16. 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 — 62% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 26% new

Entry-cohort mix of 73 holders: 45 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 9 entered 1–2 years ago, and 19 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100

12% from top-100 AUM funds

16 of 70 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 12% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	70	60	16.67%
13F Shares	15M	14M	5.65%
Total Value	$121M	$98M	24.5%
New Positions	16	14	+2
Increased Positions	22	17	+5
Closed Positions	6	8	-2
Reduced Positions	16	18	-2
Total Calls	1	2	-50.0%
Total Puts	2	1	100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	2.0	0.5	Bearish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

16.67%

13F Shares

15M

14M

5.65%

Total Value

$121M

$98M

24.5%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

-2

Reduced Positions

-2

Total Calls

-50.0%

Total Puts

100.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

2.0

0.5

Bearish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

70 + investors

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

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

Top 25 GASS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Towerview LLC	15.94%	2,690,958	$24.7M
2	Glendon Capital Management LP	5.40%	4,739,902	$43.5M
3	Oceanic Investment Management LTD	0.20%	26,173	$240K
4	R Squared Ltd	0.19%	38,175	$350K
5	Militia Capital Management LLC	0.10%	46,005	$422K
6	Nipun Capital, L.P.	0.05%	11,455	$105K
7	DGS Capital Management, LLC	0.04%	25,767	$237K
8	Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc.	0.04%	26,500	$243K
9	Axq Capital, LP	0.03%	25,971	$238K
10	Renaissance Technologies LLC	0.03%	2,032,631	$18.7M
11	Pinnacle Holdings, LLC	0.02%	5,849	$54K
12	LOM Asset Management Ltd	0.01%	5,000	$46K
13	WINTON GROUP Ltd	0.01%	40,197	$369K
14	Sowell Financial Services LLC	0.01%	30,875	$283K
15	Quadrature Capital Ltd	0.01%	65,272	$599K
16	Centiva Capital, LP	0.01%	74,491	$684K
17	Two Sigma Advisers, LP	0.00%	276,300	$1.9M
18	Jump Financial, LLC	0.00%	28,652	$263K
19	Graham Capital Management, L.P.	0.00%	15,683	$144K
20	IHT Wealth Management, LLC	0.00%	16,000	$147K
21	Two Sigma Investments, LP	0.00%	424,434	$3.9M
22	VSM Wealth Advisory, LLC	0.00%	1,000	$9K
23	Kestra Advisory Services, LLC	0.00%	78,700	$722K
24	Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership	0.00%	514,871	$4.7M
25	XTX Topco Ltd	0.00%	16,020	$147K

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 — Stealthgas Inc (GASS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GASS?

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

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 38 funds were net buyers (16 opened a brand new position + 22 added to an existing one). Only 24 were sellers (18 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for GASS holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100: 16 of 70 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 12% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held GASS?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 37 out of 70 hedge funds have held GASS 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 Stealthgas Inc (GASS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GASS has moved -4.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +329.7% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -333.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GASS has gained +5.1% vs +8.9% for XLI. 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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Stealthgas Inc (GASS)

Smart Money Signals — GASS

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +27% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

Steady new buyers — ~16 new funds per quarter

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +25% but shares only +6% — price-driven

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 26% newcomers

Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100

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