Quantumscape Corp (QS): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Quantumscape Corp (QS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QS has moved -13.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -13.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), QS gained +8.2% vs +6.0% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Quantumscape Corp (QS)

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

Smart Money Signals — QS

Based on 432 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their QS positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak

432 hedge funds hold QS 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+64 new funds entered over the past year (+17% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

208 buying219 selling

Last quarter: 219 funds reduced or exited vs 208 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-52 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 78 → 98 → 113 → 61. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 25% new

212 out of 432 hedge funds have held QS 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +4%, value -36%

Value

-36%

+4%

Last quarter: funds added +4% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -36%. 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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Steady discovery — ~61 new funds/quarter

69 → 78 → 98 → 113 → 61 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 78 → 98 → 113 → 61. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Deep conviction — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 58% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 26% new

Of 455 current holders: 264 (58%) 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 — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds

51 of 432 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in QS. 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	429	457	-6.13%
13F Shares	251M	241M	4.25%
Total Value	$1.60B	$2.51B	-36.22%
New Positions	60	113	-53
Increased Positions	137	140	-3
Closed Positions	88	57	+31
Reduced Positions	125	108	+17
Total Calls	17	17	-
Total Puts	14	23	-39.13%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.82	1.35	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

429

457

-6.13%

13F Shares

251M

241M

4.25%

Total Value

$1.60B

$2.51B

-36.22%

New Positions

113

-53

Increased Positions

137

140

-3

Closed Positions

+31

Reduced Positions

125

108

+17

Total Calls

Total Puts

-39.13%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.82

1.35

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

429 + investors

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

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

Top 25 QS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Capricorn Investment Group LLC	13.08%	11,496,990	$78.7M
2	Arthedge Capital Management, LLC	4.68%	848,000	$5.4M
3	Green Alpha Advisors, LLC	0.86%	136,171	$869K
4	Thames Capital Management LLC	0.42%	369,686	$2.4M
5	Defiance ETFs, LLC	0.28%	3,066,892	$19.6M
6	Twinbeech Capital LP	0.27%	403,000	$2.6M
7	Bayforest Capital Ltd	0.25%	35,165	$224K
8	Spurstone Advisory Services, LLC	0.21%	1,950	$12K
9	Cordgrass Capital Advisors, LLC	0.17%	116,537	$744K
10	LGT Financial Advisors LLC	0.16%	4,852	$31K
11	180 Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.15%	204,391	$1.3M
12	Crawford Fund Management, LLC	0.14%	118,000	$753K
13	Carlson Capital, L.P.	0.14%	70,000	$447K
14	Scientech Research LLC	0.14%	25,820	$165K
15	Jump Financial, LLC	0.13%	1,564,889	$10.0M
16	Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies, LLC	0.12%	1,246,210	$8.0M
17	Carson Advisory Inc.	0.11%	34,300	$219K
18	Invenomic Capital Management LP	0.11%	362,355	$2.3M
19	Perbak Capital Partners LLP	0.11%	67,417	$430K
20	Archvest Wealth Advisors, Inc.	0.10%	23,500	$150K
21	Coatue Management LLC	0.09%	4,294,995	$27.4M
22	Axq Capital, LP	0.09%	112,202	$716K
23	FORA Capital, LLC	0.09%	191,121	$1.2M
24	DUTCH ASSET Corp	0.09%	20,153	$129K
25	Lighthouse Financial LLC	0.09%	22,300	$142K

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 — Quantumscape Corp (QS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for QS?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their QS positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for QS?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 219 funds reduced or exited vs 208 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for QS holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 51 of 432 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in QS. 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 QS?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 212 out of 432 hedge funds have held QS 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 Quantumscape Corp (QS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QS has moved -13.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -13.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), QS has gained +8.2% vs +6.0% for XLY. 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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Quantumscape Corp (QS)

Smart Money Signals — QS

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (95% of max)

Steady growth — +17% more funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-52 vs last Q)

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares +4%, value -36%

Steady discovery — ~61 new funds/quarter

Deep conviction — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

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