Energous Corp (WATT): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

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

As of today, WATT has moved +16.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +7.2% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +9.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WATT gained +82.0% vs +42.2% 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.

Energous Corp (WATT)

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

Smart Money Signals — WATT

Based on 30 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 WATT 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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Below peak — only 58% of 3.0Y high

58% of all-time peak

Only 30 funds hold WATT today versus a peak of 52 funds at 2023 Q2 — just 58% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.

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Outflows — 9% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

3 fewer hedge funds hold WATT compared to a year ago (-9% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.

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More buyers than sellers — 75% buying

24 buying8 selling

Last quarter: 24 funds were net buyers (19 opened a brand new position + 5 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (3 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+16 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new WATT position: 10 → 4 → 3 → 19. 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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47% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 47% conviction (2yr+) ■ 10% medium ■ 43% new

14 out of 30 hedge funds have held WATT 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 +4251% but shares only +1019% — price-driven

Value

+4251%

+1018%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +4251%, but actual share count only changed +1019%. 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

10 → 10 → 4 → 3 → 19 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 4 → 3 → 19. 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 — 50% veterans vs 43% newcomers

■ 50% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 43% new

Entry-cohort mix of 30 holders: 15 (50%) are 2+ year veterans, 2 entered 1–2 years ago, and 13 (43%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Smaller funds dominant — 14% AUM from top-100

14% from top-100 AUM funds

7 of 29 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 14% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

2.0

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 2.0/10 — 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	30	16	87.5%
13F Shares	966K	86K	1018.79%
Total Value	$15M	$345K	4251.25%
New Positions	19	3	+16
Increased Positions	5	4	+1
Closed Positions	5	4	+1
Reduced Positions	3	4	-1
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

87.5%

13F Shares

966K

86K

1018.79%

Total Value

$15M

$345K

4251.25%

New Positions

+16

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-1

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

30 + investors

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

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

Top 25 WATT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	GatePass Capital, LLC	0.85%	116,000	$1.8M
2	MYDA Advisors LLC	0.52%	200,000	$3.1M
3	AIGH Capital Management LLC	0.46%	215,000	$3.4M
4	T3 Companies, LLC	0.31%	15,000	$235K
5	Scientech Research LLC	0.14%	10,913	$171K
6	3Chopt Investment Partners, LLC	0.06%	18,000	$282K
7	Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC	0.02%	23,237	$365K
8	Crewe Advisors LLC	0.01%	9,000	$141K
9	Hrt Financial LP	0.00%	19,603	$307K
10	Raymond James Financial Inc	0.00%	122,079	$1.9M
11	Qube Research & Technologies Ltd	0.00%	25,924	$407K
12	Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC)	0.00%	1,100	$17K
13	Quantinno Capital Management LP	0.00%	14,000	$220K
14	Jane Street Group, LLC	0.00%	85,534	$1.3M
15	Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co	0.00%	9,003	$141K
16	SBI Securities Co., Ltd.	0.00%	79	$1K
17	UBS Group AG	0.00%	4,529	$71K
18	Vanguard Capital Management LLC	0.00%	20,783	$326K
19	Citigroup Inc	0.00%	1,114	$17K
20	Allworth Financial LP	0.00%	16	—
21	Royal Bank of Canada	0.00%	125	$2K
22	BlackRock, Inc.	0.00%	1,126	$18K
23	Blue Trust, Inc.	0.00%	1	—
24	Danske Bank A/S	0.00%	4	—
25	Osaic Holdings, INC.	0.00%	4	—

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 — Energous Corp (WATT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WATT?

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

More buyers than sellers — 75% buying: Last quarter: 24 funds were net buyers (19 opened a brand new position + 5 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (3 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for WATT holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 14% AUM from top-100: 7 of 29 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 14% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held WATT?

47% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 14 out of 30 hedge funds have held WATT 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 Energous Corp (WATT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WATT has moved +16.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +7.2% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +9.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WATT has gained +82.0% vs +42.2% 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.

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Energous Corp (WATT)

Smart Money Signals — WATT

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

Below peak — only 58% of 3.0Y high

Outflows — 9% fewer funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 75% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+16 vs last Q)

47% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +4251% but shares only +1019% — price-driven

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 50% veterans vs 43% newcomers

Smaller funds dominant — 14% AUM from top-100

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