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USA Compression Partners LP (USAC)

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

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +18
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
69%

Smart Money Signals — USAC

Based on 132 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added USAC 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
132 hedge funds hold USAC 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 — +40% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+38 new funds entered over the past year (+40% 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 — 69% buying

70 buying32 selling
Last quarter: 70 funds were net buyers (24 opened a brand new position + 46 added to an existing one). Only 32 were sellers (26 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~24 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 11 → 16 → 23 → 24. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

55% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 27% new
73 out of 132 hedge funds have held USAC 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

8 → 11 → 16 → 23 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 16 → 23 → 24. 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 — 60% veterans vs 23% newcomers

60% veterans 17% 1-2yr 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 137 holders: 82 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 23 entered 1–2 years ago, and 32 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
22 of 130 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in USAC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.2/10 — 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 — USAC

In 2026 Q2, 70 hedge funds were net buyers of USAC (24 opened a new position, 46 added to an existing one), while 32 reduced or exited (26 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 69% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 44% of total institutional value in USAC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +18 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 132.

Hedge Fund Ownership: USAC

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

Market Analysis: USAC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy USA Compression Partners LP (USAC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much USAC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLE) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 82d ago
USAC
+1.8%
XLE
+21.1%

USAC outperformed XLE by -19.3% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 37d ago
USAC
+0.9%
XLE
+3.9%

Since the filing became public, USAC outperformed XLE by -3.0% .

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.

6 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
3.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: USAC
129 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 129 114 13.16%
13F Shares 54M 51M 7.31%
Total Value $1.42B $1.37B 4.25%
New Positions 24 23 +1
Increased Positions 46 35 +11
Closed Positions 7 12 -5
Reduced Positions 24 23 +1
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 0.75 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

129 + investors

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

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Top 25 USAC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Objectivity Squared, LLC 3.56% 239,710 $6.3M
2 Alps Advisors Inc 2.26% 18,253,585 $481.7M
3 Mallini Complete Financial Planning LLC 1.80% 95,530 $2.5M
4 Bard Associates Inc 1.07% 183,250 $4.8M
5 Penbrook Management LLC 0.69% 41,038 $1.1M
6 Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC 0.53% 345,361 $9.1M
7 Alessandra Capital Management, LLC 0.45% 23,850 $629K
8 American Financial Group Inc 0.33% 35,150 $928K
9 Cfm Wealth Partners LLC 0.31% 92,125 $2.4M
10 Directional Asset Management 0.23% 10,100 $267K
11 WMG Financial Advisors, LLC 0.20% 20,124 $531K
12 Seelaus Asset Management LLC 0.20% 10,778 $284K
13 Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC 0.20% 7,749 $204K
14 MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 0.19% 6,194,105 $163.5M
15 Advisory Advocates, LLC 0.18% 8,000 $211K
16 Whalen Wealth Management Inc. 0.17% 14,095 $372K
17 Spring Capital Management, LLC 0.15% 12,000 $317K
18 Bravias Capital Group, LLC 0.14% 9,253 $244K
19 Ellsworth Advisors, LLC 0.14% 31,705 $843K
20 Dividend Assets Capital, LLC 0.14% 27,078 $715K
21 Mission Hills Financial Advisory, LLC 0.13% 11,211 $296K
22 Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP 0.13% 250,946 $6.6M
23 Keeler & Nadler Financial Planning & Wealth Management 0.12% 16,548 $437K
24 Stockman Wealth Management, Inc. 0.12% 45,001 $1.2M
25 Tolleson Wealth Management, Inc. 0.12% 30,837 $836K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — USA Compression Partners LP (USAC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for USAC?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added USAC 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 USAC?

More buyers than sellers — 69% buying: Last quarter: 70 funds were net buyers (24 opened a brand new position + 46 added to an existing one). Only 32 were sellers (26 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for USAC holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 22 of 130 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in USAC. 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 USAC?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 73 out of 132 hedge funds have held USAC 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 USA Compression Partners LP (USAC) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, USAC has moved +0.9% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +3.9% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), USAC has gained +1.8% vs +21.1% for XLE. 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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