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Ouster Inc (OUST)

223 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in OUST. 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
↑ +1
Streak
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Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — OUST

Based on 224 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added OUST 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 (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
224 hedge funds hold OUST 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 — +37% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+61 new funds entered over the past year (+37% 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

149 buying95 selling
Last quarter: 149 funds were net buyers (46 opened a brand new position + 103 added to an existing one). Only 95 were sellers (50 trimmed + 45 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~46 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 65 → 65 → 46 → 46. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 26% long-term, 38% new

■ 26% conviction (2yr+) ■ 36% medium ■ 38% new
Of the 224 current holders: 59 (26%) held >2 years, 80 held 1–2 years, and 85 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +0%, value -17%

Value
-17%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: funds added +0% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -17%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

42 → 65 → 65 → 46 → 46 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 65 → 65 → 46 → 46. OUST is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Mixed cohorts — 35% veterans, 46% new entrants

■ 35% veterans ■ 19% 1-2yr ■ 46% new
Of 237 current holders: 82 (35%) held 2+ years, 45 held 1–2 years, 110 (46%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 224 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in OUST. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — OUST

In 2026 Q1, 149 hedge funds were net buyers of OUST (46 opened a new position, 103 added to an existing one), while 95 reduced or exited (50 trimmed, 45 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 41% of total institutional value in OUST is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 224.

Hedge Fund Ownership: OUST

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

Market Analysis: OUST

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Company Profile: OUST

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ouster Inc (OUST) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much OUST has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 75d ago
OUST
+116.7%
XLK
+39.1%

OUST outperformed XLK by +77.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
OUST
+14.2%
XLK
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, OUST outperformed XLK by +9.4% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

27 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: OUST
223 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 223 223 -
13F Shares 33M 33M 0.17%
Total Value $598M $722M -17.24%
New Positions 45 46 -1
Increased Positions 101 75 +26
Closed Positions 45 51 -6
Reduced Positions 46 71 -25
Total Calls 9 11 -18.18%
Total Puts 7 6 16.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.78 0.55 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

223 + investors

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

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Top 25 OUST holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Tao Capital Management LP 13.07% 845,316 $15.5M
2 Bastion Asset Management Inc. 1.61% 274,101 $5.3M
3 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 1.38% 969,605 $17.9M
4 Essex Investment Management Co LLC 0.54% 184,585 $3.4M
5 HERALD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd 0.38% 150,000 $2.8M
6 AWM Investment Company, Inc. 0.38% 186,000 $3.4M
7 Black Swift Group, LLC 0.32% 101,000 $1.9M
8 Benchmark Investment Advisors LLC 0.22% 20,508 $377K
9 180 Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.12% 59,074 $1.1M
10 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.10% 57,823 $1.1M
11 Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC 0.08% 15,600 $433K
12 Bridgefront Capital, LLC 0.07% 15,268 $280K
13 BW Gestao de Investimentos Ltda. 0.06% 106,000 $1.9M
14 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.06% 118,720 $2.2M
15 Gwn Securities INC. 0.06% 16,543 $304K
16 FORA Capital, LLC 0.06% 42,837 $788K
17 Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. 0.06% 17,992 $331K
18 Axq Capital, LP 0.04% 18,415 $338K
19 Intrua Financial, LLC 0.04% 20,924 $384K
20 Patten Group, Inc. 0.04% 11,528 $212K
21 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.04% 54,400 $999K
22 Peak6 LLC 0.03% 810,900 $14.9M
23 Susquehanna Fundamental Investments, LLC 0.03% 49,645 $912K
24 Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. 0.03% 52,519 $965K
25 IPG Investment Advisors LLC 0.03% 10,000 $184K
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 — Ouster Inc (OUST)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for OUST?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added OUST 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 OUST?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 149 funds were net buyers (46 opened a brand new position + 103 added to an existing one). Only 95 were sellers (50 trimmed + 45 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for OUST holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 224 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in OUST. 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 OUST?

Mixed — 26% long-term, 38% new: Of the 224 current holders: 59 (26%) held >2 years, 80 held 1–2 years, and 85 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 Ouster Inc (OUST) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, OUST has moved +14.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +9.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), OUST has gained +116.7% vs +39.1% for XLK. 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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